Ludwig van Beethoven, Sonata no. 30, E major op.109

Ludwig van Beethoven

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[claudejames]

Well done. Now: I think you need to take the vivace bars at a more leisurely pace. At the moment it sounds molto vivbace, not vivace. Try introducing the tiniest hint of timidity - an infinitesimal, hardly discernible lengthening of the very first note in the sonata, and let that colour your mood. I'm a very poor pianist compared to you, but have been listening to this sonata for 50 years. Have you read Tovey's comments?

[melaniejsnow]

Thank you for offering such thoughtful and constructive ideas. I appreciate it very much. It has been a life long effort for me to controll my inner race-horse. I have not read Tovey's comments, but will consider doing so. Best wishes to you.-Melanie

[TAYC34]

You are definitely one of the most attractive 30-year olds I have ever seen. So pretty, and a great pianist too...

[melaniejsnow]

You are so sweet to leave me this comment. I just wish I were only 30!

[dmcII]

OK...25 then ? :)

[melaniejsnow]

You can be my new best friend.:)

[mortonbaychestnut]

Personally, I find Ms. Snow's interpretation very well paced... The vivace sections (marked vivace ma non troppo) are faithful score, and unlike youtube versions by Barenboim, Serkin, etc., retain the essential restlessness implicit in the figurations which are building blocks of the first theme. As such, the slower sections (Adagio expressivo) are well highlighted by contrast both in tempo and mood, emphasizing a measure of relative repose and reflection. A very nice rendition...

[sylsof]

thank for nice interpretation of Beethoven

[vesuvioweb]

Grande, sei stata bravissima

Nello

[maratom34]

Lots of sensitivity, and technique

[maratom34]

VERY NICE

[fastfingers110]

Ohh thank you master Yoda!

[MasterAzunai]

Review con't

certain "rubatos" (if that is the correct use of the word) Maybe more pedal. I view this piece as very fluid. You may not agree at all. Check out my version if you want! Good luck, and very well played!

[MasterAzunai]

A very thoughtful version of a very thoughtful piece! Very nicely played and superb technique.

What I hear in this piece are EXTREMLY sensual (almost sexual actually) and the opening vivace should be taken slower, and maybe less choppy. The adagio is too fast. Beethoven was known for his VERY slow tempos, and while I like the way you played at your speed, I didn't like your speed. In the second vivace section the rubato was confusing, and I was having trouble seeing the relevance of