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Topic: [youtube] Beethoven - "Waldstein" Sonata op.53 (complete)  (Read 13164 times)

Offline classical pianist

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[youtube] Beethoven - "Waldstein" Sonata op.53 (complete)
on: November 11, 2007, 08:21:31 AM
(part 1 of 3) 11mins
  (part 2 of 3) 11mins
(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.  :)
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Re: [youtube] Beethoven - "Waldstein" Sonata op.53
Reply #1 on: November 11, 2007, 09:58:16 AM
you can play the entire waldstein sonata from memory ?!
wow !!
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Re: [youtube] Beethoven - "Waldstein" Sonata op.53
Reply #2 on: November 11, 2007, 11:11:12 AM
Quote from: ganymed on November 11, 2007, 09:58:16 AM
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).
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Re: [youtube] Beethoven - "Waldstein" Sonata op.53
Reply #3 on: November 11, 2007, 12:39:56 PM
yes, but it is surely a not easy task - considering the lenght of this sonata
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Re: [youtube] Beethoven - "Waldstein" Sonata op.53
Reply #4 on: November 11, 2007, 04:41:58 PM
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!
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