Beethoven: Pathetique Sonata, 1st movement

[@jung4399]

Wow, the one of the most impressive Pathetique. So precise and emotional!

[@syncloveka]

I love your analyses, especially of Beethoven's sonatas. I wish you would do some more of those in the future :) Greetings from Slovakia :)

[@pianoinsights6092]

Thanks, I promise I'll do more Beethoven!

[@themukhtalef]

Absolutely

[@lucapianoguy]

Absolutely astonishing performance, this interpretation is exactly how I love the piece.

[@paulcooper5880]

Hi Clive, thank you very much for the time and effort you are putting into making these videos. I really like that you detail how to bring the most out of each piece using the pedal and different phrasing etc. The pacing of the tutorials and your presentation is just right and easy to follow. I also like the different camera angles you use, many channels on KZbin just show a pair of hands, I think your style is more personal. Well done on creating a very professional and entertaining channel. I look forward to hearing you play and analyse more pieces.

[@pianoinsights6092]

Thanks, Paul. I appreciate your thoughtful comments.

[@CenaniHarun]

One of the best interpretations of this sonata ! Thank you.

[@pianoinsights6092]

Thank you too, Hard!

[@pianoinsights6092]

Harun

[@vickivandever4492]

I loved your interpretation of this song along with your fabulous technique and clarity. Your piano has a magnificent sound to it. Bravo!

[@Annie99IM]

I absolutely love this!!!❤️

[@pianoinsights6092]

Thanks, anniebi.

[@karimelhousni6627]

Gonna have this on my 8th grade exam. Thank you for your videos, and tutorials. Greetings from morocco.

[@pianoinsights6092]

Best wishes for the exam, Karim!

[@steste2074]

Great Clive! Very good performance, the one that I wish to be able to reach, one day...maybe after the break you suggest me...😊😊 . Very well done! Stefano

[@pianoinsights6092]

Thanks, Stefano. Are you posting from Italy by any chance?

[@steste2074]

Hi Clive, yes!! How did you get It?😊 Are you coming here in Italy one day?

[@pianoinsights6092]

Stefano is an Italian name, so i guessed! No, unfortunately no plans at present to come to Italy. I've been there twice in the last ten years though, and looking forward to coming again. It's my favorite European country. Where do you live?

[@steste2074]

I'm from Milan 😃. Hope to see you very soon here, and thanks Clive for being such a kind person, I appreciate very much your advices and your passion for the Music

[@rothschildianum]

Pretty good performance!

[@mauricebrule5107]

Hello Clive, Fortunately, I just discovered your Channel. Your tips/instruction for the 'agitato' section of Moonlight Sonata were just what I was looking for.Thank you! I'm wondering if you could post a similar tutorial on the 1st movement - the Allegro motto e vivace section. Particularly the sempre legato (Bar 89 - 140). I just can't seem to make it sound musical, and my arms and wrists stiffen upafter a few bars. I can hear how it's supposed to sound but can't seem to play it. Thanks for your help, Maurice North of Boston

[@pianoinsights6092]

Thanks Maurice, I'm not sure which piece you are having problems with. Do you mean the first movement of the Pathetique Sonata? In which case I do have a tutorial on that.

[@pianoinsights6092]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIqVhoV9YsicaNE

[@pianoinsights6092]

If this is the passage I think you meant, I discuss it at around 19:52.

[@mauricebrule5107]

@@pianoinsights6092 No, I'm sorry. It's Sonata Quasi Una Fantasia op 27 no.1 (Bar 89 - 140) end of the Allegro motto e vivace section. Particularly the sempre legato - the last of the 3⁄4 section. Thanks

[@pianoinsights6092]

First practice both hands TOGETHER (ie note against note) legato concentrating on the smoothness and wispiness of the sound, and even consistent rhythm. Then split the hands up, but keep it legato. If you have trouble with this, imagine the right hand being on the beat and the left hand providing the upbeats, (which you could also think of as grace notes). Only when you are comfortable with both hands legato, start playing the left hand staccato but not with the wrist, only with the fingers moving the same as in legato but 'escaping' them from the keys faster to create the staccato.This way you won't stiffen up. Do not bounce the wrist. Let me know how you get on.

[@0ManPiano0]

Beautiful rendition. The crossing hand part I always hit the wrong keys and feels very much in a rush. Would be nice if you can make a tutorial for that part. :)

[@themukhtalef]

Bravo

[@eugene4907]

Do u have a tutorial for interpreting this piece?

[@pianoinsights6092]

Yes kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaObZYycjaqDY5I and kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIqVhoV9YsicaNE

[@0ManPiano0]

Beautiful rendition. The crossing hand part I always hit the wrong keys and feels very much in a rush. Would be nice if you can make a tutorial for that part. :)