Beethoven - An die ferne geliebte

[franz_]

I will have to play this beautiful piece of music with a male singer. Somebody who played it here and can give some advice? Do you like the piece?

[franz_]

Thank you very much.

[gonzalo]

Thank you very much.

You're welcome

[arensky]

It's an extraordinary cycle. The thing I think is most important is to not think of yourself as an accompanist but as an equal partner (well not quite), these aren't boom-chik piano parts. Of course the singer will get most of the attention, because he is telling the story, but you provide the context for the narration. So don't overplay but don't underplay either; provide the nessacary support and background. Enjoy, lieder playing is underrated imo.

[desordre]

 Dear Franz:
 Amazing choice! Such a masterpiece. About the role, I do totally agree with Arensky: it's one of the earlier examples in lied repertory where the piano part arise, and is fundamental to the rendering of the music. Furthermore, it's a piano part: it does not work in transcription.
 Hope you enjoy playing it!
 Best wishes!

[pianistimo]

from the little i've read about this piece - it exemplifies the beginning of the period of change in beethoven to romantic ideals.  he bridges a sort of classic/romantic period.  he keeps the idea of the 'song cycle' but makes the tonalities (i hope i'm right) switch more often?  and into unusual keys at times?  also, i read that with his later works - he would gloss from section to section and movement to movement with less defined breaks?

i have no suggestions.  merely wish i could listen.  i love when things sound duetish - with neither part overcoming the other.