VICTOR MERZHANOV - BEETHOVEN. Piano Sonata no. 14 (2/2) Alt.

[uhartchristian]

Mierzanoffs understanding of beethoven is very deep. He knows exactly whats going on, his explications when teaching Beethoven sonatas are precisely and always right.

[jannokas85]

His interpretation has a very strong flavour of Russian temperament + Russian romanticism. It's edgy, a tad sharp like a knife, less rosy an more directly in your face. I love it!

[12345zaichik]

Amazing!!! A true master of a keyboard!!! The sound he produces is magnificent. Thanks for sharing this great video.

[zuhuy]

muy bonita cancion

esta la voy a practicar !

[coelhinhazita]

amazing...!!!

[ReconTino]

my favorite beethovens 3rd... i've heard it played more technically, but never with such emotion.. no disrespect to other great pianists.. ..THIS IS A TRUE MASTER AT WORK....BRAVO!

[OmGiTzNiCk]

the way he plays is so amazing that it made me laugh

[playfromthesoul]

Death warmed over. Zach! Zach! Zach! If this performance were a carousel at baggage claim and the luggage were the meaning, we would be waiting for the luggage to arrive until doomsday. But, some people don't mind notes without meaning. I guess!!??

[lourak]

Your comment is interesting! The truth is - something truly bothers me about this performance, but I can't put my finger on it yet...

[playfromthesoul]

Dear Lourak, If I can be of assistance, don't hesitate to ask. But try this. Watch "Copying Beethoven" and you get a fractional glimpse into the nature of a musical genius. Then, imagine that person playing boringly, as does Merzhanov. It is too difficult to square the two impressions, you must pick one over the other. I prefer Ed Harris's playing by far to that of Merzhanov. But even that playing in the movie is too pale.

[lourak]

Thanks for responding. An inspired attempt to shed light on a thorny subject - but - It seems that you are too infatuated by the cult of the artist/genius mentality to bring an objective-analytical view point that can serve someone like myself, who is a pianist. Here - I give you the opportunity to make concret your inspired comments.

[smithsherman]

Shalom Lourak...On your subjective-Objective Cult

comments...I am reminded of,"In England they try to

reason,In France we are much more reasonable".

[playfromthesoul]

2. Here is something you can try. When doing this pay close attention to how it affects your attention paying. Use Vacillare. In 1736 Tosi wrote in his "Art of the Florid Song", "The singer should endeavor to sing before the beat and after the beat and never with the beat. IE, play with your hands not together letting the right hand lead and then the left. Do this long enough and watch what happens inside your head.

[smithsherman]

There are 2 ways here.Play Beethoven as it was played on the recordings by those who learned to

play during his time.2nd.Reinvent it...which is what

this is ala Deutsch style 1930-1960.For me this

reinvention like Fischer's is metza-metza.

But worse is the Barenboim,Perahia,O'Connor

opium snooze.For God's sake,Someone ring the

meditation bell,it drives me meshukah!!!

[lourak]

Part 1 of response to smithsherman

Thanks for responding! I took a peak at some of your posts at other clips, and, although I think you raise some valid issues relating to performance practice, I would challenge you on a few key points. Unfortunately, I am somewhat preoccupied now, but I'd like to get back to you in a few days.

[lourak]

Part 2 of response to smithsherman

Consider, in the meantime, that music-making is not only about expression - but also about the communication of good ideas, inventions and conceptions - and, at times, a certain clarity and regularity of articulation and phrasing must be present in the fore/middleground in order to convey these. More later...Thanks!

[smithsherman]

Shalom Lourak, Thank you for your civility,attentiveness,

and responsiveness.I realize that the Shabbat is

on now...so I will wait before plying you with

more music-acupuncture needles.

[playfromthesoul]

1. Lourak, Actually I am not in the slightest infatuated with the cult of artist/genius. However, we have to reference our thoughts about their music not as we would understand it coming from our own wasted culture, rather as the creator of the music might have intended his music to sound. IE, we need to imaginatively occupy their shoes in hopes of an insight on what they were expressing so we can communicate that to listeners.

[smithsherman]

Your playing is what the German pianists of the 30's,

40's,and 50's like Schnabel,Kempff,and Fischer were thinking about this music.After what your generation

went through with the Germans...I have to say that

it surprises me little that you are so fond of this

view....Maybe you were living in Köln in the 19th

century.

[krnxracer90]

Victor Merzhanov and Wilhelm Kempff, from what i've seen so far, can play this song beautifully and they are truly piano masters!!!!! Simply SUPERB!!!!!! If anybody plays this better then plz feel free to comment on that person!!!!!!

[musiclover1919]

Merzhanov is great !!! I like his sense of style and the ability to actually "make" music. His studio and live performances are true treasures. Thank you for posting.

[klassischemellodien]

gkl

[klassischemellodien]

is a very good video

[iloveclassicalmusic]

Merzhanov is one of the best !!!

I like his phrasing - it is breathing like he is talking to the audience through the music. Thank you for posting this great video.

[hardcoreukuk]

AM- MA- ZINGG!!!!