Sviatoslav Richter plays Beethoven Sonata No. 4 in E flat major, Op. 7 (3/4)

Part 3
Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 4 in E flat major, Op. 7
3. Allegro

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[classicvinylbiz]

Gilels, Op. 7, Sonata in E flat major - recorded one year before his death:

watch?v=kEfGQ1kBM5o

thanks and best wishes.

[mehertoorkey]

I have been reading all these arguments counter arguments, & can only ask- What on earth is art deco playing?How can Beethoven possibly be played in a art deco way, whatever it is?! It all seems rather pedantic. The only thing that matters is the force & conviction of the playing, & if it convinces that is all that matters. As my old teacher used to say-Play a wrong note, but play it with conviction, and there is somethingto be said for that..

[ClassicalMusicReview]

Dear Jay,Thanks for your thought.I'm not suggesting 'playing around' with these or making any 'romantic suggestions'.

My points of view are derived from years of playing 'Classical' music and listening to those musicians born shortly after Beethoven's death.The text only holds vague hints. As to natural phrasing':if you mean regurgitating things in an unconsciously habituated Arte-Deco unimaginative literalist way-then no:I think that wouldn't be

faithful to Beethoven.

[chad410]

I studied this very hard at college and believe me one can not play around with these early sonatas. By that i mean all you need is the text and a natural understanding of phrasing, one is reminded of Haydn string qtets. having played many many beethoven sonatas this was by far the most difficult. especially the first mvt and the minuet. i guess this envolves not playing in a romantic style. Good day.

[caijpp]

I almost agree with Classical here.

This middle section starting around 2:53 is absolutely mindblowing. Richter kept the beat going relentlessly, giving listerners a sudden jolt of anticipation.

[ClassicalMusicReview]

1.Conversely Feinburg really eats Richter up here.Here Richter's monumental Arte-Deco approach is pondersome,tiring,& totally fails at the wit & elan of this.