Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 14, Op. 27, No. 2 (I) audio

Beethoven, Ludwig van [performed by beyond9001] - Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor ("Quasi una fantasia"), Op. 27, No. 2 - I. Adagio sostenuto

I did a more recent recording of this piece at home with a voice recorder. I realized that having this closer to the piano was better than having it farther away; anyway, the sound quality is much better than that of the cell phone performance. I used Acid Pro 6 to touch it up a bit (i.e. restoring bass mostly) since the voice recorder is unable to do so in a raw capture. This is not a perfect performance, but is more or less the best one I have on recording so far. I said I would do a more refined version in my other video comments, so here it is! And please excuse the background noises (i.e. dishwashing), hehe.

This was performed on my upright Kawai at home.

I put this together quickly in a "video" format so I could post it on YouTube. Enjoy the black space in the middle. Hopefully you can use it to really listen to the sounds.

(For best results, use headphones or good speakers that have bass, hehe)

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• Beethoven
• sonata
• piano
• first
• movement

[Princess27847]

Very well played. I even like the sounds of life that interrupt intermittently throughout.

I closed my eyes to listen to it the second time and it was a totally different experience.

I have heard this before, but recorded like this - it's totally unique. Intentional or not, this is really well done.

[beyond9001]

@Princess27847 Thank you for your kind comments. I'm glad you tried it with your eyes closed. I'm also glad I was able to bring the music across to you. :) This was made 3 years ago, my interpretation/tempo has slightly changed since (after new discoveries, can you believe it???), but overall I still enjoy this recording I made. There is actually one note error in here, haha, but I suppose most people didn't catch it. Happy you enjoyed listening! I wish I could get it professionally recorded.

[cybarlance]

come on are you crazy, he is doing the dishes and playing the darn piano.

[beyond9001]

@cybarlance ;) I wish I had that many hands!

[ninjaman00]

Try playing Chopin. His music is amazing and I think you would do briliantly.

[beyond9001]

@ninjaman00 Hey there! Curious you commented on Chopin. I learned my first Chopin piece last summer, actually! I went back to my piano teacher for the first time in like 7 years. I learned the Chopin - Nocturne In E-Flat, Op. 9, No. 2, and I've been playing it since. I'll try to get it recorded sometime. :)

[Pianoloverok]

Wow!!! You are great!!!

[rladmscjf8439]

Fantastic !!!

[abdeviation]

wait, this is YOU playing. Damn good job man :) The world needs more pianist doctors lol

[beyond9001]

@morfheus177 (cont'd) If you enjoy a piece and could get a friend who plays piano to teach you, I think it's doable. Don't give up without even attempting!!! :) Remember to start slow, and slowly build up to speed. That is key. Never rush until you have all the fingering down.

[beyond9001]

@morfheus177 hey there, I started piano when I was 13. I recorded this track when I was 20, I think. It's not too late to start musically, but you will need to work hard on finger flexibility, and know your limitations. I considered 13 late as many of my friends started much before 10 years old. I also have extremely limited flexibility in controlling individual fingers. I have to sacrifice proper technique b/c of it, but I get around it, and I try to focus on the music.

[morfheus177]

How old were you when you played this if i may ask? Also, i have no experience whatsoever with playing the piano. Although i'd like to. Do you reckon it's a worthless attempt to start learning when you're already 22 lol? Since you say that starting at the age of 13 is "very" late.

[urbietorbi25]

¿A quién se le ocurre lavar los platos en ese momento?

[louischarl]

Great music !!!!

[pligana]

so beautiful!!