Piano Sonata in c minor (Pathetique) Mvmt I - Beethoven

[010189pt]

u not realy playing



[ThePurplestar88]

jaw dropping

[HOLYCC]

I LOVE YOU

[SleepyUchiha]

OMO .__. I'M WORKING ON THIS SONG BUT YOUR FINGERS ARE SO CLEAR!~ I LOVE YOUR PLAYING I <3 IT BY THE WAY, DO YOU SPEAK CANTO, OR MANDO??? JUST WONDERING -___- I SPEAK CANTO HEHEHHEHEHE :D

[MessiaH1009]

Kutiman got me here but I can't believe I didn't get there sooner !

[cdnewl]

nice,, pretty useful for my music class,,

I got a test tomorrow.....SO,, kind have a hard time to find all the pieces for the test to review...

[whitesnowable]

U mess up on this a little Tony part BUT other than dat u played exceptionally well!!:))

[muzic5430]

Well done friend. I'm just starting piano, but my goal is to be able to play this eventually haha

[velasco101]

holy dear gawwwhhddd mmmaaaann.

magnificent.

i could never 'perfect' measures 51-88 and the transposition to the similar c minor potion (i think its c minor) as well as u did.

bravoo

could u play all 3 movements?

[CodyJB1993]

Total geil!! Lieb es <3

[Andres020202]

brillante :), i am learning that one!

[1mrboo]

great job! i still have trouble with the left hand in this piece, but it's one of my favorite pieces! :)

[sarahchantelle]

your ahsome:D do you have sheet music

[iheartrainbows88]

beautiful

[GrandPiano42]

Difficult piece of wonderful music, very well done!

[longination]

perfection. beethoven was a pretty hardcore chap

[peacelovepiano]

yes! i love how you didn't speed it up too much, a lot of performances make that mistake. also you can hear all the wonderful melodies in the right hand beautifully. very meticulous performance : )

[LordMrMusic]

My fav was from 1:28 to 1:52

And it was very impressive playing :3

[buffyfreak05]

that was truly amazing. i wish i could play like that. excellent work with one of my favorites pieces by Beethoven. :D

[MadamePukengkay]

you should buy a new piano....

[christoperfect]

@MadamePukengkay Most of us would if it were as easy as just waltzing into the store and coming home with one. :)

Unfortunately there's this stuff called money....

[Hutzjohn]

I have watched(listened) to the other videos of this , I like yours the best. Annie Fischer is very good to but I like you the best. Very well done. thanks.

[maddogthirteen]

Very nice! That is one of my favorites :D

Good jorb!

[natetwo3]

I like your interpretation of Pathetique and watching your video helped me understand how to play 4:01 to 4:45. Thank you so much. ^_^

[mariamylovely]

i adore this peice. im forever playing it! i love the way you manage to keep the lower chords still quite light. i tend to bash at them a bit x). great playing! :) xx

[xuetyi1]

i just learn this as my diploma exam piece,hope i can learn it successfully=) may i know how long u learn this?

[AdultPianoStudent]

Very nice, enjoyed it. I just learned movement #2, I think my piano teacher wants me to wait a while for this movement.

[Starry9Angel]

Thank you! Yup, 2nd movement is a very nice one to start with ^^

[fubbie098]

did u play second movement? i love it so muchhhh

[Starry9Angel]

oh u playing it?? i did play it but it didn't make as big an impression on me as this 1st one

[IgorSPN]

your expression is very good !! I saw your other videos, you are a exelent pianist!!! =D

[Starry9Angel]

Thank you! I'm glad you think so =]

[ramonesux]

niiiice!!! u r cute and play greatly.

[Starry9Angel]

haha thank you~! ^^

[Shihoru221]

If this video wasn't here, I wouldn't have any idea how to play the first movement! Thanks so much for giving me an idea of how jaw-dropping this is :D

[Starry9Angel]

^^ I'm glad the video helped!

Good luck on your playing~ =]

[iMeta4]

The slightest off on tempo mid-way...I would say but lately my ears have been slow to receiving sound. =_=. Bad I know.

Aside from that problem of mine, it has been a while since I have listened to classical music and much longer since I have played the piano. My radio use to be able to provide it in my region but now a days it is difficult to come across.

This was a treat to hear. Beautifully done. Please keep up the practice. =)

[Starry9Angel]

hmm I THINK I know where you're referring to, so don't worry about your ears ;P

haha then good thing there's Youtube! =D but don't stop listening or playing!

and thank you ^^ I'll keep doing my best =]

[cuco3001]

kutiman kicks ass!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Locky2701]

very good expression,well done,I really like it

[Starry9Angel]

thanks!

[xopinkfreakox]

is this joyce?

btw beautiful playing

[Starry9Angel]

nope...you must have mixed me up with somebody else ^^

but thank you~ =]

[xopinkfreakox]

ahha ooh ok, sorry ;D

you look exactly like her xD

[musicluvrliz]

Thanks so much for making this video. You are really good!!!!!

[Starry9Angel]

It's a pleasure ^^

And thank you =]

[korea777]

cutiman i'm new???

^o^ kkkkkkkk~~ Good ! ! !

[Starry9Angel]

Thanks! ^^

[judyesther]

Great performance.5*

[Starry9Angel]

Thank you =]

[LoveAnette]

can u post a video with 3rd mvt of the moonlightsonata ??

[Starry9Angel]

hmm...it's been a while since I last played Moonlight...but I'll definitely consider it the next time I have time to record =]

[heyaidkwhut]

O please do. My all time favorite piece. Would love to see it :) Cheers.

[LoveAnette]

Hey Starry :), i really like your playing i saw much videos from u, i really like your chopin nocturne in F# :) how long do you play the piano ?

[Starry9Angel]

Hey thanks! =D I've been playing for about 11 years ^^

[SierraAlphaSierra]

exceptional performance!

[Starry9Angel]

Thank you! =]

[tepepinda]

via kutiman btw...

[tepepinda]

delightful. thank you :-)

[Starry9Angel]

glad you think so :D

[sotflicka27]

Brilliant! That gave me chills. It's clear to see the passion pour through you as you play this piece. That makes for the best performance. Thank you for posting.

[Starry9Angel]

Thank you very much!

[Danzilla666]

Excellent job in Thru you! Your original performance is also exceptional.

[Starry9Angel]

Thank you! =]

[spidersweb06]

Awesome :D

[Starry9Angel]

Thanks! ^^

[DukeVonCheesus]

Well done.

[Starry9Angel]

Thank you =]

[rye419]

via kutiman and thru-you. nice playing, keep it up.

[Starry9Angel]

thanks~!

[pianogirl591]

great playing!!! one suggestion: do take the time to let the ornaments sparkle and come alive beginning around 2:20 until the end of that section. Keep up the great work! =]

[Starry9Angel]

thank you! and I appreciate the advice ^^

[nenoXtreme]

Kutiman made u famous ^^ 5/5 cause u deserve it

[Starry9Angel]

haha~ thanks :D

[jjrickshaw]

I'm happy Kutiman mixed in your video so I would be brought to witness your talent. 5/5!

[Starry9Angel]

=D Thank you!

[razzz68]

thru-you ...

only interesting starry??

hmm how bout unbelivable..

[Starry9Angel]

haha I've just never heard of thru-you before =3

and...thanks~

[pik0001]

Got here from the thru-you . com number that you're in (#3). You're fantastic! Wish kutiman had mixed in more of your talent.

[Starry9Angel]

thru-you! interesting..

and thank you =]

[DarknessCurtain]

Wow. You're really amazing. How long have you been practicing (piano in general)? I wish I could play like you. ]=

[Starry9Angel]

Thanks! I've been playing for about 11 years ^^

[DarknessCurtain]

No wonder. O:

It shows [;

[ca358721]

Is there someplace online i can find the sheet music for this? I have a book of different beethoven pieces somewhere and this is in it but i seem to have misplaced it:]

[Starry9Angel]

I wish I could help, but I've yet to find an online score..):

[JRMeijin]

I watched a lot of videos of this sonata and there are so much people, who barely play the allegro ...and it just sounds pretty bad because they lack of speed. You play it pretty good, and it shows that you spend a lot of time in that piece, not like the other novices =D

Well too bad the video is not complete =(

Well done :D greetings

[Starry9Angel]

haha well thank you~!

[karlng888]

Excellent! 5 stars! :)

Karl (your piano friend)

[Starry9Angel]

Thanks ^^

[guitarflamenco77]

Absolutely amazing!

[Starry9Angel]

Thank you ^^

[silversurfer134]

wow!! perfect

[Starry9Angel]

haha thank you!

[schokosvenscha]

I think it's a bit too fast...my teacher said i shoul play it less fast....^^

but i like your version

[Starry9Angel]

You mean the slow or fast section?

And thanks ^^

[JRMeijin]

Hey I dont think its too fast, rather a bit too slow. I really do like the interpretation of Freddy Kempf... and he plays it really fast and impressive.

[Starry9Angel]

I like Freddy Kempf's too~! unfortunately, I'm not yet skilled enough to play it as fast as he does...

[spamzored]

This is what makes Beethoven and Bach inherently hard, technical demands notwithstanding. Without understanding what the musical development is and then making your audience hear and care about it, things quickly get boring.

Sorry about spamming you with comments but I wanted to make it clear what I meant with examples. Please ask me questions if something doesn't make sense, and perhaps ask your teacher to spend some time on this aspect of the playing.

[Starry9Angel]

Wow! I truly appreciate your taking the time to give me all these great suggestions and analysis! (they're not "spam" at all)

I'll be sure to try playing the way you said =)

[spamzored]

cont. With beethoven (more so that any other romantic composer), you have to make sure that you understand the structure each phrase and then how the many phrases work together - the greater structure of the piece. Unlike Chopin for example, where there is one melodic line, it's straightforward and the development is easy to follow, Beethoven forces you to lay it out carefully for your audience so that they can follow.

[spamzored]

Allegro(cont cont): Again, more contrast, at an important point in the phrase because we expect a nice smooth resolution to the phrase (the authetic cadence starts in meas 8 and resolves in 9), but the dynamics, with the subito piano, aren't congruent. Get this right and it builds the tension. Miss it, and you loose a lot of the emotional impact.

Can you see how Beethoven uses this and other patterns to build the tension throughout the movement? This is what makes the piece work.

[spamzored]

Allegro(cont): Don't forget the sf in the third measure (of the phrase), it's so important. Beethoven is going along with a pretty standard chord progression and then you have a i to I (minor tonic to an unexpected major tonic). The sforz highlights this and is essential to the mood and character of the music. Continuing in the phrase, it's still p until the gradual crec in measure 5, and then the beethoven tradmark crecendo to subito piano in meas 9.

[spamzored]

Grave (cont.): These big sudden dynamic changes are everywhere, at least once every measure except 8 and 11.

Allegro: Once again, pay careful attention to the dynamics to understand what beethoven is all about. You have a nice, relaxed almost cantabile way of playing but it makes this piece sound like mozart or scarlatti. Thake the first phrase for example. Starts piano, but with the ominous LH tremolo and whispering RH, it should sound uneasy and full of tension.

[spamzored]

You've got the notes down, and with a little more work you could have a real knockout of a piece. Beethoven is all about big contrasting statements here, and you've got to milk these.

Grave: Don't be afraid of some rubato for dramtic effect. And those fp dynamic markings are really important. Try to think of them as fppp. There are a few other forte to subito piano moments in this section. This sort of thing is Beethoven's trademark, especially the crecendo to subito piano.

[llky23]

10. fermata longer prehaps? finger legato chords on RH bar136 towards the pp fermata.

11. bar149 onwards RH tremolo plays a pedal point role. try to get louder then softer rather than maintaining a constant volume.

12. bar245 to 250 your mordents seem to break the melodic flow, maybe needs more practise?

good playing, commendable spirit. keep up the good work! =)

[Starry9Angel]

Wow! Thank you so much for taking the time to give me all these great suggestions! I appreciate it very much ^^

I'll try my best to improve my playing =)

[llky23]

your're welcomed. i play the grave section more slowly and calculated rhythm though. counting the demisemiquaver, 1234 1234 etc. dont think we can go like 123 4-1 234 4-1 234 if u get what i mean.

[Starry9Angel]

ohh...I understand...I'll try that =)

[llky23]

6. try to poco rit. at bar49,50 and give some shape too.

7. a dialogue takes place when ur RH crosses over ur LH bar51 onwards, play the base soft and careful, and the notes on the treble with more shine. if not the jumping will sound monotonous. (except for bar64,67 observe sf marking on bass)

8. mordents clean and clear.

9. we may make a exception for the transition bar89 onwards that the inner voices can be muffled by the pedal to sing out the Eb top voice.

[llky23]

1. Finger legato RH melody in bars 5 onwards (espressivo parts)(if ur hand span allows).

2. Take a breath at ffs on bar5 and 6.

3. Allegro brio section start soft like something is creeping from nowhere and observe the melody line (phrasing shape) although staccato.

4. bar28,32 make the 1st beat G on the LH heard for the rhythmic structure.

5. use the pedal to help give the tremolo richness in bar38,42 and this will contrast to the p bars following immediately after.

[fubbie098]

OOOOO. loud song XD

Suprendous! nice playing =D

looks tiring XD

i heard someone play this at my recital last year...

i wanna play XD..one day..although i doubt my piano teacher would let me play it till ARCT or at least grade ten...

so are u playing this for anything? like competition/recital or just playing it?

[Starry9Angel]

XD thanks

not that bad...

yeah you should learn it ^^ I heard that they can't decide if it should be for grade 10 or ARCT...but I played it for my grade 10 exam, so...I kinda think it should be for ARCT though...pretty hard.

[fubbie098]

hey! upload the second movement..i like it :D

[Starry9Angel]

haha I'll try...

[animeparadise66]

Mm..nice =D my hand gets so sore and tired from playing the left hand part..=(

[Starry9Angel]

thanks ^^

haha mine did too at first, but after months of practice I hardly notice I'm playing tremolo at all xD

[lioness1993]

Waugghhh! I was listening to it and doing my homework and such, and all of a sudden it stopped, and I didn't read the vid description until too late... xD

But wonderful playing nonetheless; sounds pretty similar to mine =)

How long did it take you to learn this?

Were your fingers sore? My left hand was, and still is.... :3

[lioness1993]

And do upload the second movement! =D

[Starry9Angel]

hahaha XD yes...my stupid camera...T__T

lol I'm sure your playing's much better than this! ^.~

[lioness1993]

I haven't had my exam yet, so I'd have to say yours is more....refined?? lol

And my teacher was kind of meh after I chose this song immediately after she said it was supposed to be in ARCT level...hahaha

[iconiaam]

Great performance , well done :)

[Starry9Angel]

Thanks! ^^

[channeIreview]

The music is excellent on this one as per usual. However, on this one a really like the expression you have in your body movment.

[Starry9Angel]

Thank you very much! I like making my playing expressive XD

[Starry9Angel]

btw...I did record the 2nd movement as well, but I can't find it in my camera T___T (maybe accidentally deleted?)

If you'd like me to upload the 2nd movement, just let me know (and I'll try recording again XD)