Beethoven - Sonata for piano No. 26 in E flat major, Op. 81A - "Les Adieux" - Igor Levit

Extraído do Festival de Salzburgo 2020
I. Das Lebewohl (The Farewells). Adagio - allegro 01:08:43
II. Abwesenheit (The Absence). Andante espressivo 01:16:41
III. Das Wiedersehn (The Return). Vivacissimamente 01:20:55

[@johnmason5488]

Such a beautiful piece well done Igor

[@Rhinegoldt]

Thank you for the tempo of the final movement! This is Beethoven’s (I believe) only programatic piano sonata, depicting the aching pain of one’s departure and then the ecstatic flood of joy accompanying their return. So many pianists play the last movement as to depict someone planting flowers. IMO, this interpretation is closer to the bold emotions that the piece aims go depict.

[@gregorurban3222]

...yes, the emotions.- But to this tempo he sacrifies some notes, which he are not able to play. he let them away. anyhow - it is some extreme experiance ny listening to this performance.

[@rudolfpianos]

When negotiating one of the most difficult Sonatas of the great Beethoven, we cannot but find that middle ground which allows our abilities to illuminate the music in a sensible and effective way. Any other way, would lead to a 'show' that doesn't really show the point!

[@paolatamantini1848]

Igor, inarrivabile!

[@jake-z2i]

Igor LeGoat

[@enarcm39]

That third movement. Easy there tiger!

[@ryanchung900224]

Hold on, bro!!!!!

[@miwo35]

14:24 ??? Ur-urtext?

[@idkwhattotype882]

Just a mistake .. relax

[@Numberonesorabjifan]

@@idkwhattotype882 he improvised after that mistake so well

[@carlosenriradaelli]

And 13:25, pifie en graves...

[@cbdpianist]

Can we see your perfect performance without mistakes then? Or does that not exist

[@carlosenriradaelli]

@@cbdpianist He is a great pianist. But it was not a pifie, but several. And the interpretation of some silences is exaggerated; it's not natural. "Truth is the only reality." Arthur Rubinstein was the best interpreter of this work.

[@stevenbeer6005]

He plays so expressive in first two movements then ruins last movement, Arrau so much better!

[@herveverbaert254]

14.24 - 14.27 ??????

[@bakjoi66]

I agree with some of the criticism. Is there another performance on KZbin? This is the only one I've seen. Thanks.

[@martinjara804]

Ronald Brautigam version on pianoforte is one of the best of this sonata.

[@stevenbeer6005]

Barenboims

[@peterhiss]

There is a lack of inner peace, hence the mistakes. Technique also includes security. The final sequence with the broken octaves is simplified by unbroken octaves ... in contrast to Yulianna Avdeeva and Boris Giltburg, he will be forgotten in a few years.

[@pijlenboog23]

ah yes it's Richter's and Horowitz's security measures that we remember! right!

[@serteres32]

You keep hissing, boy! This pianist is a masterful Artist.

[@baldwinwong4259]

I hope you've the technique that you are commenting on! Mr. Levitt won't be forgotten but you will be, in the long tide of history!

[@laukunst]

Beethoven by Giltburg is certainly unpeaceful. Mr Levit is showing through sound and articulation another kind of performance. Sorry you cannot appreciate. Besides, the Sonata was written to be played and to be listened to. So, the pianist can choose fingering if it does not affect the music.

[@sungpo-yu4662]

What a nonsense. I like Giltburg but Levit's Beethoven is definitely more thoughtful and characteristic.

[@kaidwig6132]

Sinnloses nach geklimper 😆🤦🏻😆

[@bigpancake420]

Kann ich mal ein Video gucken ohne deine erbärmlichen Neid Kommentare zu lesen 😂

[@stevenbeer6005]

Just because you can play at breakneck speed, Doesn't you should! Slow down abit! Rests for too long! Barenboim alot better!

[@suesmith2183]

Dull compared to Levit. Super dull. I've seen him in performance a few times and nearly fell asleep.

[@eugeniobarrancoperez8718]

¿Que es esto? Vean a Arrau.

[@eugeniobarrancoperez8718]

Arrau.