Beethoven Piano Sonata in F minor Op 2 No 1 (1st Movement)

[mario54671]

This sounds too weak to be Beethoven. The parts that are fortissimo are just way too restrained to the point where they sound hardly different than the parts marked pianissimo or piano. It sounds too much like Mozart.

Also...while I agree with the restrained use of the pedal...that still means you should play this legato. A lot of parts sound very non legato, and when they sound legato, it's because you're using the pedal (which by the way, no pedal markings exist in the music).

[cclementi6]

that sweater looks very fuzzy.

[MrSamc94]

every one has their own interpretation, and Jill has her own unique interpretation. its good. I prefer the more pedal version rather than a detatched version to be honest.

[mario54671]

@MrSamc94 Well, it's detached simply because she's playing way too non legato.  If she were to play legato, it'd sound better. Beethoven didn't write a single pedal marking in this piece, so I would think whether you like it or not, it's not supposed to have any pedal. I tend to break this rule only slightly in the final movement...but everywhere else, I don't use the pedal. If Beethoven didn't want it, it's not needed.

[asdfuogh]

@mario54671 But Beethoven wrote for a different type of piano... Beethoven would probably say it's unnecessary to adhere so rigidly to his music, and would prefer emotions over technique. Of course, neither you nor I know Beethoven, so we can say whatever the hell we want.

[mario54671]

@asdfuogh Him writing on the older 5 octave fortepiano doesn't make a difference regarding pedal...

[asdfuogh]

@mario54671 Oh, I was really commenting about the legato issue. Weren't pianos in his day more detached? Like, the decay of the note was quicker, sharper, and more... staccato compared to the modern piano?

[mario54671]

@asdfuogh The sound is definitely different, more like a harpsichord but with more dynamic range, but I don't remember the sound being more detached when I played on one months ago. I do know that the pedal (back then, a lever you press by raising your knee) didn't sustain as much as it does now.

[silverskin119]

that wrong note brought a nice Arabian touch to it lol

[MrSamc94]

looks like Jodie Foster

[BassicStorm]

bad, to fast and with a mistake

[goldgrub]

I´m studying this piece and your interpretation is really beautifull, Bravo!

[camilocuesta]

Thanks, this is how this sonata should sound

[pianist2013]

Bravo !!!!!

[chipheo24]

Bravo! Very nice interpretation.