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1/3 Beethoven: Piano Sonata 30 in E, Op. 109 (Part 1, movements 1 & 2)

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Part 1. Movements 1 & 2. Nate Koch, piano. You can find a playlist of the entire sonata here: http://www.youtube.com/user/natachu444#grid/user/BC63FABF85CB9C4A

This is my favorite Beethoven sonata. I see it a study in contrasts. Tempo, articulation, volume, harmony, and texture all shift upbruptly throughout the whole first movement, giving it a jagged, impulsive character that traverses the whole range of human emotion.

I think the second movement, which starts without pause after the first (4:16), is the comic relief of the sonata. It is fast and fun and entertaining, to prepare you for the astonishing emotional depth of the third movement. Please do not miss it!

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  • only 464 views and zero comments?!?!? this piece is absolutely amazing. maybe there's another on youtube that's soaking up the millions of worthy viewings.

  • Damn straight. Unfortunately, youtube is more popular for seeing videos of people falling down stairs etc than this :)

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  • This is definitely my favorite of all of his works. I admire this piece so much because it shows such talent to write with such contrasting emotions from the other works of his.

  • @Nizlopi2

    That´s exactly true!

  • Very interesting interpretation. The recitative sections are slower than I'm used to, but with that you get Beethoven's rather complicated dynamics just right. Clarity is very good in the prestissimo too. Nice job, and thanks.

  • @dpeirce1 unfortunately this didn't help your brain develop.

  • Beethoven was a great pianoist one day if i get the chance i shall learn to play his music

  • The clicks are most likely from the recording equipment, or perhaps it was mastered to a record. It could many different causes.

  • It is a shame that people would rather watch television, or people falling down stairs. Like Nizlopi2 said before I. Than listen to music of this type. It is very relaxing, and has been proven to help infant brains develop much more quickly. I am grateful my parents played this type of music when I was a baby.

  • WOW its amazing

    Wondering why theres so "many" clicks.....

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