@thibaulthalpern It seems like some more practicing of simple one-octave scales would have been in order, plus an appropriate set up of the final cadence.
@thibaulthalpern It seems like some more practicing of simple one-octave scales would have been in order, plus an appropriate set up of the final cadence.
lol funny thing is this is actually supposed to be a slow song...its just that so many people prefer playing it fast that everybody is used to hearing it fast
good dynamic range, the added ornaments was unnecessary, but i think it helped to the performance. The beginning may have been a bit too slow, for it suggests the song to be flowing and not dragging by the andantino tempo mark, but very good performance.
I like the steady rhythmic build-up in this rather slow version. But check out Gert-Jan Koolen's version to see how the left and the right hand should be balanced!
I think hes very good. This peice is very difficult! VERY! I agree with jpmorganchaseco, can you play better? I bet not! can you play Handel, Debussy, Mozart? You try, it will take hours of practice for you critics.
Well Done Gordon, People don't know that you do this all while It is beautiful, you have a great future, and i know this last year with your occupation away from home has made it harder to study, and practice. Good Luck, David (Australia)
For those of you that are being critical of his playing, can you play better? Probably not. So stop attacking him. Anyways, piano pieces are open for interpretation, there is not a one "perfect" and "must" way to play a sonata.
It's not played way too slow. You argue, that it's the baroque period, but want him to play faster. Hm.
The use of pedal in this work depends on the individual taste. Compared to other performances he uses not too much pedal. Heard players using much more.
Sure, it's not played on a harpsichord. But i think, that it's not a rule to play early piano music with a harpsichord. The modern fortepiano was invented in 1711 and this piece was released in 1720.
I am not arguing that because it's the Baroque period he should be playing faster. Overall, if you listen to countless performances of this piece of music, this work is always played quicker. In regards to the pedal, I agree that the use of pedal is up to the performer. But during the Baroque period, there was no pedal on the harpsichord. In such Baroque pieces, pedal should be used for effect not for joining purposes. It's a rule of thumb for piano.
Sure, a lot people play it faster, but it doesn't mean it's right. It can be played faster, but it doesn't have to be played faster. In the Baroque period pieces were played betw. 40 and 60 bpm. But we are not used to that tempo today. So we have to make a compromise.
Sure, on the harpsichord, there isn't this pedal. But on the 1711 invented and then developed "Hammerklavier", you can already find this pedal on instruments built in the 18th century, maybe also on the first ones.
I agree that it's a bit slow, but this piece can sound good on the piano too (having played it myself). The harpsichord and piano are so different that you can't compare the two. Both sound good =D
Not bad. Very poor recording though and the last variation was messy. Also the dynamics were all over the place , and the tempi a bit slow in variations 3 thru'5.
Easy piece technically though, Key Emaj and should be OK for a grade 5/6 ABRSM candidate.
Do you seriously believe this piece is easy technically?? That is absolutely ridiculous. When it is actually played at the speed required, it is not 'easy'.
The part that seems horribly mangled is from around 4:08 onwards!! YIKES!
thibaulthalpern 1 year ago
@thibaulthalpern It seems like some more practicing of simple one-octave scales would have been in order, plus an appropriate set up of the final cadence.
yamahabro 1 year ago
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@thibaulthalpern It seems like some more practicing of simple one-octave scales would have been in order, plus an appropriate set up of the final cadence.
yamahabro 1 year ago
Is it just me or did he horribly mangle the last part of this piece? It sounds like a clashing of notes. Mis-fingering?
thibaulthalpern 1 year ago
Very nice.
yourforte 2 years ago
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this was the first song i learnt to play with both hands
MegaMYB 2 years ago
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MegaMYB 2 years ago
good piano player
MegaMYB 2 years ago
the harmonious blacksmith is the best song i ever heard.....good job handel...you shall always be remembered for this wonderful song
MegaMYB 2 years ago 2
All that music on two sheets of music or did he never look at the book? =)
justinschroeder01 2 years ago
lol funny thing is this is actually supposed to be a slow song...its just that so many people prefer playing it fast that everybody is used to hearing it fast
legndryryumastr 2 years ago
good dynamic range, the added ornaments was unnecessary, but i think it helped to the performance. The beginning may have been a bit too slow, for it suggests the song to be flowing and not dragging by the andantino tempo mark, but very good performance.
maplenlpro69 2 years ago
very beautifully.. but maybe a bit too slowly..
Enemelia 3 years ago
who---waaaaaaayyyy too slow
125themajjixmaaan 3 years ago
I don't think it's slow except in the beginning
ribosomalRNA5 3 years ago 2
lol the speed is just right
raznok3 2 years ago 3
I like the steady rhythmic build-up in this rather slow version. But check out Gert-Jan Koolen's version to see how the left and the right hand should be balanced!
IpsaPaphum 3 years ago 2
I think hes very good. This peice is very difficult! VERY! I agree with jpmorganchaseco, can you play better? I bet not! can you play Handel, Debussy, Mozart? You try, it will take hours of practice for you critics.
orangutanbaybe 3 years ago
i can't play the left hand trills :(
erosennin4203 3 years ago
thats okay! for being able to even play this peice really well, you get alot of credit! just keep practicing!
orangutanbaybe 3 years ago
thanks for the compliment :)
erosennin4203 3 years ago
I'm guessing i'm pretty lucky that my left hand is more agile than my right, so thats good...
funnybooboo8 3 years ago
I have no trouble with left-hand trills, it's just that part where you have to play the actual song that befuddles me :)
Envergure 2 years ago
mooi!
hoverweg 3 years ago
nice piece :D
suhjinko2 3 years ago 2
Well Done Gordon, People don't know that you do this all while It is beautiful, you have a great future, and i know this last year with your occupation away from home has made it harder to study, and practice. Good Luck, David (Australia)
fryfry51 3 years ago 3
WOW, he's SOOO good he doesn't even LOOK at the music! :D
addproductionz 3 years ago
Thank you dear
b218h 3 years ago
For those of you that are being critical of his playing, can you play better? Probably not. So stop attacking him. Anyways, piano pieces are open for interpretation, there is not a one "perfect" and "must" way to play a sonata.
jpmorganchaseco 4 years ago
Some of the descending scales have wrong notes.
morocho2000 4 years ago
@morocho2000 It seems like it is to me.
thibaulthalpern 1 year ago
merci pour cette interprétation pleine d'âme et de sensibilité maîtrisée
manemane52 4 years ago
Dynamics are absolutely out of order. Not bad, anyway
oberonne 4 years ago
i agree this piece needs to be play a bit faster but you're amazing nevertheless.
gdas2118 4 years ago
I agree,this piece was played way too slow. And I cannot believe the amount of pedal he used! It's the Baroque period!C'mon!
jenniferdesiree777 4 years ago
It's not played way too slow. You argue, that it's the baroque period, but want him to play faster. Hm.
The use of pedal in this work depends on the individual taste. Compared to other performances he uses not too much pedal. Heard players using much more.
Sure, it's not played on a harpsichord. But i think, that it's not a rule to play early piano music with a harpsichord. The modern fortepiano was invented in 1711 and this piece was released in 1720.
22scoobydoo22 4 years ago
I am not arguing that because it's the Baroque period he should be playing faster. Overall, if you listen to countless performances of this piece of music, this work is always played quicker. In regards to the pedal, I agree that the use of pedal is up to the performer. But during the Baroque period, there was no pedal on the harpsichord. In such Baroque pieces, pedal should be used for effect not for joining purposes. It's a rule of thumb for piano.
jenniferdesiree777 4 years ago
Sure, a lot people play it faster, but it doesn't mean it's right. It can be played faster, but it doesn't have to be played faster. In the Baroque period pieces were played betw. 40 and 60 bpm. But we are not used to that tempo today. So we have to make a compromise.
Sure, on the harpsichord, there isn't this pedal. But on the 1711 invented and then developed "Hammerklavier", you can already find this pedal on instruments built in the 18th century, maybe also on the first ones.
22scoobydoo22 4 years ago
played way too slow...this piece should be played on harpsichord
crob647gtx 4 years ago
I agree that it's a bit slow, but this piece can sound good on the piano too (having played it myself). The harpsichord and piano are so different that you can't compare the two. Both sound good =D
neoguy9090 4 years ago
Having just listened to Rachmaninov's recording, I don't know if I can say that they compare...but well done still!
kubicam 4 years ago 4
Not bad. Very poor recording though and the last variation was messy. Also the dynamics were all over the place , and the tempi a bit slow in variations 3 thru'5.
Easy piece technically though, Key Emaj and should be OK for a grade 5/6 ABRSM candidate.
fsharpmajor 4 years ago
Do you seriously believe this piece is easy technically?? That is absolutely ridiculous. When it is actually played at the speed required, it is not 'easy'.
jenniferdesiree777 4 years ago 2
How hard is this piece, in your opinion?
shentri 4 years ago
Hard, technically demanding. even when played slowly it is not a piece of cake...
JOSIPBROZ3000 4 years ago
sounded really nice until the last variation. (scalic passages)
the tone sounded too harsh...
but i its hard performing in front of an audience, so bad luck with the last passage, i'm sure you can play it perfectly at home, and keep it up
tannner 4 years ago 2
That was so pretty! I played that a couple of years ago at State.
appledumpliing 4 years ago
Good Job. I am playing this on the harp right now, and I played it on the piano too. It is a really fun piece!
annieglissando 4 years ago
Gordon, You are a treasure.
InfoRxMed 4 years ago
Thank your for playing the piece.
Won't you please play Sonata # 3 in C Major by Mozart?
oneclock1 5 years ago
wow! Great!
maamo7700 5 years ago
hi thanks for that i love that piece have fun
experiancemanuk 5 years ago
Very nice keep up the good work.
butchscorner 5 years ago
thank you dear. I am glad you like that :)
b218h 5 years ago
That was great, I enjoyed your music.
Gadien 5 years ago