Vladimir Ashkenazy plays Beethoven Moonlight Sonata

Vladimir Ashkenazy plays Beethoven Moonlight Sonata (sonata 14 in C sharp minor, op. 27 no. 2)
part 1:
mov. 1- Adagio Sostenuto
mov. 2- Allegretto & trio

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Music

Tags:

• moonlight
• sonata
• vladimir
• ashkenazy
• 14
• part
• beethoven
• classical
• zetsuXitachi
• op.
• 27
• adagio
• sostenuto
• allegretto
• trio

[NoirHammer]

This is the best version of moonlight and the reason I say that is because Ashkenazy has captured the tortured soul that is Beethoven. He's the only one who's gone into Lugwig's body and soul and played the piece as it should be played.

I imagine Beethoven playing just like this. The others play with a speed that kills the piece completely.

[superkumquat1]

Actually, Beethoven didn't name this the "moonlight sonata". That name was added later by a critic. The real title was "Quasi una fantasia" or "Almost a Fantasy", talking about unrequited love. Sounds pretty sad to me.

[willemkloos]

such a good tempo, would it be any slower the music would no longer exist, but right at this border, on this tap it has his full potential!

[Posterboy777]

@superkumquat1

"sounds pretty sad to me"

You'd be right, as "Quasi una fantasia" doesn't necessarily mean it's talking about unrequited love. A "fantasy" usually refers to a composition with a free-forming feel to it (almost improvisational).

[darlss]

never knew this is what alicia keys covered!

[nunoalvesfilipe]

a lot of a lot!! lol :o)

[SongsofInnocence]

I'm no professional music critic but I like Ashknazy's playing a lot

[blonde7000]

@GrumpyMama54 very well said. That quote is fantastic as is the song. I used to hear this when my dad played it as a child and i love this tune just as much as i did then. It still sounds new to me and has the same affect. Fantastic piece of music.

[GrumpyMama54]

After listening to several versions and artists doing this song, I think Sofronitsky has it, in my mind. I've felt the agony of unrequited love, and it's very soul shattering and lonely, and this song stresses that feeling. Beethoven was a tortured soul, and the pianist that can bring that to the instrument is the messenger that Beethoven needed to carry his feelings outwards.

[dbikeguy]

watch?v=9jENOitU7Ao

mvt. 3 for all those asking.

[paullubliner]

@EliasJordan3: YES WHERE!!! We want to know! I keep switching over to Brendel (also excellent) to complete this aural delight without angst.

[classicalop125best]

@EliasJordan3 music has a major visual aspect as well. have you ever experienced the visual beauty of a orchestra, or even a solo piece, on any instrument? it's one of the best parts of classical music: the wonderful visual aspects. It's why bow direction is important, etc.