Beethoven “Pathétique” Sonata No.8 - Paul Barton FEURICH 218 piano

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mov.2: 9:43
mov.3: 15:26
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In this video I mixed the traditional sustain with the 4th harmonic pedal.
*The monitor on the music stand is something I put together myself and is experimental. I turn score pages with my left foot. The monitor is ideal for teaching as it can show close-ups of notes etc. Photos of this monitor can be seen on my Facebook page: / paulbartonpiano

[@RickA440]

I am a retired concert piano tuner/technician. I have heard this sonata played many times and even battled through it myself as a student some 45 years ago. Never have I heard a more precise and beautiful rendering. That piano is also magnificent. Thank you so much!

[@dommyajd9033]

While this is great, I think Pollini's rendition is the best

[@RickA440]

@@dommyajd9033 I had an album of Pollini playing music by some composer in whose works he was considered a specialist. Now I can't remember what it was, but Beethoven Sonatas do come to mind??

[@dommyajd9033]

@@RickA440 Yes, his Sonatas are flawless and his recording of Chopin's Ballade no. 1 is possibly the best in my opinion - severely underrated at least

[@Indy__isnt_it]

pathetic...... I hear the rants, the rage. I hear my life on the keys of your piano. In 35 years married, it was over with 8 words. I can relate my life to this, Paul. Nothing you've ever heard from me before, i change my user name frequently, trying to find myself. This one names it. The others were donavan, navillus, well indica-ted. I adore your life portrayed with Emilie, it's intrigued me since she slept on the piano top. I amazed at how frenzied my life became, and how the music is spot on yo that frenzy. Pathetique for sure..... and now the bitter end, alone in the dark. TY soo much Paul. Beautiful piece, most of what you play I hear for the first time. I'm learning to love the classics through you! And Em!

[@mikedaniels3009]

Maestro Paul is a true Renaissance universal genius. Praise to Him Who alone decides who writes a symphony and who down on earth a genius be.

[@mach1gtx150]

How does a musician write such an astonishing piece like this in the first place and then have Paul Barton display its life force so incredibly and beautifully. I'm not a musician, but they have always been my favorite people......they give so much to us all. Thank you so much!!

[@socraticgadfly]

Are you kidding? The first and third movements are way too slow. He botches other Beethoven, too.

[@niklas2heat79]

​@@socraticgadfly I don't understand comments like this. There is no problem in disliking a performance, but why do some people always feel the urge to convince others to feel the same way? If i don't like something, i usually just stop watching and call it a day, because randomly criticizing, or pressing the dislike button, doesn't do anything for me, nor for anyone else, and if i see, that some people, in this case the vast majority, enjoy what they see/hear, then why would i question that. And by the way, his choice of tempo, matches that of many established concert pianists (e.g. zimerman & barenboim), so your "point" is in general, more than questionable.

[@samandnataliacarbone5410]

Fun fact, Beethoven was half deaf when he wrote this

[@coralgreatz1326]

That was beautiful I love your playing you have got lovely nlmble fingers they run so smoothly over the keys a joy to listen to your playing

[@user-so4wh2qx4d]

@@socraticgadfly kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaPGgJaBjraLacU Barenboim kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmXGcnRpq8h_fbM Horowitz You're saying some of the greatest pianists of the past century play way too slow, as well?

[@horatiohornblower868]

The FEURICH 218 really is a splendid instrument! It takes of course a fantastic pianist to play it. And such an outstanding performer are you, Paul. Thank you for sharing your great talents with the whole world.

[@volyumismyname3177]

why did they had to add that 218 to the name.. i hate when companies add such numbers to their instruments

[@AidanQuintanaPiano]

@@volyumismyname3177 Its the length of the piano in centimeters, meaning its around 7.15 feet long, which is normal for a semi-concert grand that the Feurich he is playing on is.

[@volyumismyname3177]

@@AidanQuintanaPiano ohhhh i see.. thanks for letting me know!

[@JaySuryavanshiMusic]

What a performance! Loved it! This sonata has many difficulties but is one of the greatest piano pieces. Beethoven would have been happy! Keep it up, Paul! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 Regards from India🇮🇳

[@charleslaine]

thanks for letting us know that it has many difficulties. I would have never guessed.

[@edgarnza9620]

@@charleslaine?

[@edgarnza9620]

@@charleslaine shut up pls

[@Zephyrus47]

@@edgarnza9620 He has....for 3 months...

[@michablu7286]

I tried again for the first time in 30 years. However, I thought because I couldn't play as expected. Now, when I watched this video, I remembered being taught by my teacher again and again. Thank you very much. 30年ぶりに再挑戦しました。 しかし、思ったようにプレイできなかったので考えました。 今、このビデオを見たとき、先生に何度も教えられたことを思い出しました。 どうもありがとうございました。

[@jimmynyakora2537]

Like a true connoisseur. Your balanced tempo and delicate expression has infused this piece with the power, gentleness and vigour it deserves. Thanks you, as always, Paul and Greetings from Nairobi (Kenya). Ps: We do have elephants too. ;)

[@jimmynyakora2537]

@Mahojo Hodge You mean in terms of Weather? People? Culture? Work?

[@dopaminecloud]

@@jimmynyakora2537 weathered people and cultured work?

[@jimmynyakora2537]

@@dopaminecloud 😆 Precisely 👌🏾

[@efe9446]

Paul barton had always been the teacher, the demonstrator of the technique for me. The exact interpretation of the written, as much as loyal to the text. However as we see here, he is also a really gifted and a talented performer with his own style ofc

[@elisabethloxley6124]

Dear Paul, you are up there with the very best! I am a devotee of all the world’s celebrated pianists. Now I add with pleasure Paul Barton to my list of beautiful listening. Thank you.

[@user-pg6uf1ce2h]

That 3rd movement，Jesus Christ，is the best I've ever heard. It was like Beethoven telling me a story face to face. Thank you Paul！

[@eddygonzalez6018]

This was one of my performance pieces. Playing a piece that is at your best skill level isn't always as easy as it seems. There's more than just the technical part. Having someone playing a piece that is far below their skill level is a pleasure. They can concentrate more in the performance aspect. All the dynamics, phrasing, hand weight, etc, without worrying about playing a wrong note.

[@massipicun8658]

La pagina iniziale è un gran Recitativo... respirato... quindi drammatico e quasi libero. Lo stacco del tempo allegro è bucolico e pastorale, che occhieggia al Sinfonismo .... romantico. Lo stile GALANTE cede il Passo al nuovo stile tanto amato da IGNAZIO MOSCHELES. Lo stacco del tempo è dunque verosimile, cambia l adrenalina di un Horowitz o di Zimmerman. Loro hanno un energia che che dà direzione al teatro e al dramma. Ma Barton è un esecutore egregio e soprattutto divulgatore e ottimo didatta. Complimenti al musicista. Un dono di paziente ARTISTA

[@cabral5616]

Don't ever forget to take care of the elephant's Sr Paul ❤️

[@ethandasilva8227]

@@emmanuelsebaali1767 Ok

[@Haliflux1111]

Ethan Da Silva Ok

[@alexismandelias]

Elephants*

[@Zephyrus47]

@@Haliflux1111 Ok

[@Numberonesorabjifan]

@@alexismandelias ok

[@cadedundon8616]

Paul, this performance tops Daniel Barenboim's interpretation. I have never heard anyone play this sonata, especially the first movement, as good as you.

[@highgroundproductions8590]

Ehhh. Mr. Barton is very good, but nobody will top Barenboim's performance for a while. He makes the sound so smooth where it needs to be, almost like an orchestra. But I think Barton was inspired by Barenboim for this performance.

[@cadedundon8616]

@@highgroundproductions8590 although that is true, I believe the reason why I keep coming back to Mr. Barton's interpretation is the usage of his strict time in the first movement within those allegro sections. Although Barenboim gives it a very a nice orchestral sound and feel, he was in a concert setting. I feel like the chamber sound this video provides just gives the piece more energy, especially within the tremolo bass. Both still have very subtle differences that make each interpretation unique.

[@Paroles_et_Musique]

@@cadedundon8616 Seriously, comparing Barton to Barenboim, whats wrong with you guys. I appreciate Paul Barton's dedication and I carefully listened to a lot of things he has done, particularly the WTC of Bach, but he is nowhere near professionals as Barenboim. He lacks flexibility, sound quality, he has difficulties making a cantabile sing naturally, he probably has difficulties memorizing works, which shows fragility of understanding the mechanics and structure, there is lacking of tension, dramatic power, passion, all those immaterial things which keep public captivated. Different galaxies, and if you can't observe it, you should stop comparing professional pianists, at this level piano is like quantum physics, one has to be specialized and understand what he is listening to, in order to have a valid opinion.

[@efe9446]

Horowitz’s is good

[@skylermccloud6230]

@@Paroles_et_Musique no they don't need to be specialized to have a valid opinion because that's what music is an opinion. That's what makes it great there is no better ir worse right ir wrong that and he fsc irs the one language any person and any nationality can relate to. I can't stand knows like you that think there all that and think there opinion is so much more important even though I do like Barenboim version slightly more it's not a fact it can't be that's what makes music great there is no right or wrong so try respectively g what others believe instead of acting like a douchebag snob your not all that. If you like Barenboim more that's fine but that's your opinion nothing less nothing more quit acting like your opinion is factual and above others

[@medicropper]

My piano instructor made me learn the first movement for a recital. I had never heard it before I was forced to play it. Never really did like it. Still don’t. After my recital I never played it again, but I learned the complete Moonlight Sonata which I greatly prefer to the pathetique, but stopped piano all together before perfecting it due to my obsession with growing cannabis plants. I really liked your timing here Paul, and that second movement digs deep into my soul every time I hear it. It’s one of my favorite melodies in classical music. Thank you for all you do.

[@skylermccloud6230]

I learned the entire moonlight sonata as well

[@shortschannel6576]

WOW, SAME! me too

[@pamelapennington4886]

This is the first time I've sought out a performance for this piece and wow, I'm quite impressed with this performance. I'm still learning and I'm sure will take awhile for me to get anywhere close to this level, but it's something to strive for. I love Beethoven.

[@charliepage1927]

Paul, you’re inspirational. You’re videos have helped me progress in my piano playing for the last 6 years. I’ve had some of the most difficult years to contend with and you’ve helped me develop my playing ability and also helped me beyond that. I love what you do and I hope that one day I’ll be able to play at the very least the second movement of this sonata with the same level of professionalism and emotion that you have. Thank you 🙏

[@cotinoulili6282]

Merci, c’est un grand plaisir, vous êtes un grand artiste... Beaucoup d’admiration pour votre talent !!!

[@scottfry9697]

You simply make it look so easy. Beautiful and love your interpretations...I could listen all day!

[@heungtantrash]

i shouldnt have put my phone into full volume while wearing headphones HAHAH the first notes got me shook 😅 i love this piece tho 🥰

[@lorrainemiller688]

Tears. I was self-taught, this was height of my achievement before multiple sclerosis hit me. Thank you so much for posting this, it's received like a cherished muscle memory.

[@dicktracy762]

Beethoven was communicating through the performer. Quite simply, it doesn't get any better. Perfection.

[@superbman6810]

This guy is the best

[@Dormices]

I first heard this piece 55 years ago in my student digs. Under my room was the piano and a music school student who practised this daily, I used to lie on my bedroom floor to hear it better. Happy memories! [...and thanks, Adrian Reed] Thank you Paul for playing this so beautifully!

[@DomLaFerlita]

Nice work! I am nearly up to this sonata, currently learning all Beethoven sonatas from 1 though to 32! 😅

[@penw4040]

oh wow that's a great idea! i might join you lol, how far along are you and how long has it taken?

[@arandompianist7371]

Well? It’s been 2 years. How’s it going?

[@JFNolet]

I’m in the bed with my girlfriend and we share the earphones, what a great pleasure to listen to this beautiful piece of music. Thank you

[@tatyanameltser8720]

What a pleasure to listen to and perform.Thank you, Paul. Bravissimo !!!

[@letp679]

A master. There are so many people playing brilliantly but not knowed. Thanks for sharing your soul and your brilliant interpretation Mr. Barton.

[@beans802]

Paul…Paul! Seriously, this sounds incredible. Amazing work.

[@blacktailcreekhomesteader8485]

When I am sad I go to your videos. My reverence for life returns and then I am better. Such beauty and such awe is revealed to me.

[@tatummcgowan5574]

I come back to Paul Barton all the time when I’m in a bad place and need to find some peace. Either here or his videos with the elephants

[@angusrobertsonpianist]

This is such a beautiful sonata. Really gives me the goosebumps. I know it very well,as I used to play it when I was around 14 years of age.

[@angusrobertsonpianist]

@Moy As it happens, I have just recently brought a copy of the sonata, so I shall be relearning it again soon.

[@veralucialinden8118]

Execução excelente. É um privilégio ouvir e partilhar com quem aprecia música clássica.

[@hhcc1984]

Absolutely amazing. Thank you, Sir Barton!

[@agento86]

Bravo, Paul. Chapeau! Ever since you teased us with the Adagio cantabile a few years ago, I have been thinking "please make happen!" and here we are. Thank you for this gift. Happy Holidays to you and your family. Amitié, Stephen

[@lucianasser]

Bravo! I truly love the way you play any song! I'm such a fan of your work and of your art! You are an inspiration!

[@thomast620]

Absolutely beautiful to listen to after a hard days work, thank you paul

[@MatthewIrizarry-4]

Incredible performance Paul! Long time viewer of your videos, you’re my favorite pianist!

[@chezbe]

Paul Best pianist alive!

[@tobiasami]

Where is Martha ??????

[@socialite1283]

No wonder the elephants like your playing! Superb. Musical. A delight to hear.

[@MinhVu-ef8qh]

That 2nd movement is just pure heaven...

[@dawnross2514]

I love how your stool shot backwards at the end! Thank you 🙏

[@jt7510]

Beautiful as always, takes my mind off everything, complete magnificence, I look forward to your videos, thank you !

[@shadowjuan2]

Paul is there a book about you and your life experiences, daily routine, anecdotes, etc. I would like to read it very much as I feel you are someone I can learn a lot from. Sorry for my poor English.

[@Numberonesorabjifan]

He's released a podcast about how he met his wife and how he wound up in Thailand.

[@islamelngar7343]

I love this sonata so much The adagio is so romantic ❤️

[@christianbost3884]

Merci pour ce moment avec Beethoven

[@juanpablolondonogiron5918]

i barely can play easier pieces with months of working consantly .. and then he plays a very difficult piece just reading. a genius

He's most definitely not playing by reading. At least this sonata is so well known that almost any piano player knows how it goes.

[@recklesswhisper]

No words for what Beethoven had going on in his head. The introduction alone to this piece takes your damn breath away! I often wonder how many pianists of that day were even able to capture anything close to a rendition such as this one!? ^..^~~

[@jorgearg65]

Magnifica técnica, un placer escucharte. Que limpieza de interpretación. Bravo!

[@nehath123]

i really love that your focusing on beethoven now

[@lucyyoung77777]

PERFECTION.

[@ruperttmls7985]

Me encanta tu interpretacion, no empleas de mas el pedal como otros pianistas, se pueden escuchar clara y nitidamente todas las notas. 👍🏻

[@sundresslady]

Wonderful Performance. .

[@modernmozart813]

I just like your interpretation ❤️❤️👍🏻

[@josephfleetwood3882]

You are an excellent pianist with a beautiful technique Mr Barton.

[@jonts1235]

1st mov. 0:12 2nd mov. 9:45 3rd mov. 15:29

[@muriloprado6610]

Thank you 😁

[@fattit7598]

Thanks

[@fattit7598]

The 2nd movement is my favourite Beethoven sonata of all time

[@Ellatigojusticiero]

Barton is a great pianist, indeed!!!!

[@bnmuzic1]

Thank you beautiful.

[@socialiism3583]

I coincidentally am going to start learning this piece. Very useful thanks!

[@jovialitycompany2811]

I love it how you're playing this sonata. I can learn very much from your wonderful style😍👍👍

[@bmoy2812]

Perfect Mr. Barton. 👏👏💓💓🎹🎹

[@skatonio]

got me headbanging at times, nice

[@walkernick86]

I love the 2nd movt. of this sonata! Wonderfully played!

[@norviacedillomilad8137]

It's like a prayer music...full of hopes.

[@davjuli1]

Incredible.. you are a genius!

[@ingmarbergmanofficial]

Thank you for this magnificent performance.

[@karyherndon4266]

Absolutely love this one! Thank you Paul. ☕️💛🌻💜🎏

[@christosg4811]

One day before I was searching it from you and you applauded today 😂

[@vedantdave579]

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[@christosg4811]

@@vedantdave579 auto correctes 😥

[@christosg4811]

Corrected *

[@ms.heleneyoung3257]

Thank you Paul!

[@StoneColdFox17]

Fantastically well done sir 👏

[@fryderykfranciszekchopin5716]

Excellent!

[@ameenalsubee8900]

It’s frèdèric btw.

[@fryderykfranciszekchopin5716]

@@ameenalsubee8900 Fryderyk it's on Polish :)

[@griseldamutual4356]

Thank you Paul Barton

[@Ellatigojusticiero]

Barton you are the best!!!!!!!

[@kencrawford9199]

Superb, Paul, superb. Very well done.

[@travissorenson9554]

I was working on both Debussy's Claire de Lune and Rachmaninoff's prelude in g minor using tips from your tutorials and I might just have to start practicing this piece too after how beautiful you made it sound. :)

[@yvonneduffy6812]

Beautifully played on a wonderful piano, thank you.

[@MarieKrantz]

superbe interprétation !! merci beaucoup Maestro Paul Barton *****

[@thaongo7948]

omg u scared the heck out of me, i thought it's only the Beethoven "Pathetique" 2nd movement :000 anyways you played the whole thing so crisply and gorgeous thooooo

[@glauciusazeredo212]

Insuperável arte. A música!!! Maestria no sentimento elevando à interpretação em um grau máximo. Parabéns. Composição de um gênio inigualável..

[@constracted7331]

Great performance, sir!

[@julieanderson100]

What a beautiful way to start my day! How did 20 minutes go by? I lost all sense of time. My favorite Beethoven composition.

[@briancurry6008]

Thank you Paul. What a blessing to my heart.

[@carolinestagg6807]

Marvelous ! Thank you for sharing the music.

[@Coolpix1907]

I love the play and so the player.. Thanks sir paul

[@GoldenOrderGaming]

This is absolutely brilliantly played.

[@youtoo2072]

ALL ROCKSTARS RETHINK YOURSELVES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GOOD BLESS!

[@buzzfunk]

Amazing!

[@kmajor7474]

Truly Amazing! Bravo from the bottom of my heart. ❤️🎶🌟

[@cabral5616]

God bless you

[@samarabrasilian]

2nd movement 😍😍😍

[@Ellatigojusticiero]

Bravo maestro!!!!

[@CosmosWorld]

I really liked your performance!

[@DavidBoycePiano]

Phenomenal. The slow tempo at the start of the first movement is interesting and a nice contrast for what's to come. You can really hear the effect of the Harmonic Pedal throughout, which to me seems a much more useful device than a Sostenuto pedal, as it allows the notes played to be as crisp, even staccato, as you need, while still having a nice shimmering echo from the instrument.

[@eliasgallegos3058]

Awesome! I just started hearing this

[@emilyadams6194]

Mr. Baarton, How long were you in Vienna? The videos I have found of you playing solo seem to be in Vienna. I've been stalking your history as a concert pianist as it is obvious in the elephant/piano videos that you are an incredibly accomplished pianist!. That combined with your talent as a painter is quite interesting. How can one have been kissed by two muses? And to marry a gifted sculptress. The combination is incredible!!

[@khewittmusic2561]

Seriously impressive pianist.

[@SGIFEATHER]

Beautiful execution, Paul. Nothing to envy compared to those of other professional pianists, and therefore yours is morally the best. Merry Christmas!

[@Zaubernudel]

Simply awesome

[@venicelight1320]

Magnifique!!

[@jenniedown5861]

Beautiful

[@guusrothuizen]

Hi Paul, I'm a great admirror of your videos, can you please do a remake on your grand piano of the 4th ballade from chopin. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@guusrothuizen]

@Mahojo Hodge Hi, it is just great. its small and there isn't that much nature but it is really wel structured and wel regulated by the government. Cant complain

[@loekdehaas7527]

Very noice

[@musicbeethoven9348]

Masterpiece 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻🎶🎵🎶🎵🌹🌹🌹