[youtube] Beethoven - "Waldstein" Sonata op.53 (complete)

[classical pianist]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSAz80a9AxE (part 1 of 3) 11mins
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyhczjbLLo8  (part 2 of 3) 11mins
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmOVcHXvcKU (part 3 of 3) 1 min.

VDO was divided by the camera software.... so they look quite awkward. (11+11+1 mins)..

welcome all comments and critisms. 

[ganymed]

you can play the entire waldstein sonata from memory ?!
wow !!

[ilikepie]

you can play the entire waldstein sonata from memory ?!
wow !!

I don't see why not... most people have to memorize their repertoire anyway(well students especially).

[ganymed]

yes, but it is surely a not easy task - considering the lenght of this sonata

[counterpoint]

The Waldstein-Sonata (the composition) is not my greatest favorite - there's too much nonsensical virtuosity in it - but you play it very well. I am pleased most with the last movement, where you take the pedal as indicated  by Beethoven, which is a bit provocative but that seems to be what Beethoven wants  And you don't play the Allegretto moderato as a Prestissimo, as so many other Pianists do. I'm sure, Beethoven would be very happy with your interpretation!