Beethoven Sonata in C minor, op,13 "Pathetique" (Piano Masterclass-Rehearsal-Tutorial) / Central NJ

Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 "Sonata Pathétique" (Masterclass / Rehearsal / Tutorial / Piano lesson). Rehearsing for an upcoming student recital (student Julia Woodward). Working on piano technique with pianist and piano teacher Yevgeny Morozov (East/West Windsor, Central NJ).
Yevgeny Morozov is an International Award-winning pianist (Yale School of Music alumnus) with vast performance experience. Yevgeny's awards in numerous international piano competitions include the Dorothy Mackenzie Artists Recognition Award (IKIF, New York), Semi-final Prize of Guardian Dublin International Piano Competition, UK YAMAHA Music Foundation of Europe Scholarships Awards among others. More information: www.yevgenymoro... .
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[@preludefugue4859]

wow, please come to CANADA, we need teachers like you!!!

[@bojanaraicevic4645]

Good job! Thank you for this video!

[@preludefugue4859]

can you please post more of your student's RCM repertoires with your teachings like this video! thank you.

[@firepyro66]

i would suggest you both respect the rhythm of the first page. and the indications of the composer. and the measure number? measure 1 would be nice.

[@YevgenyMorozov]

Please post the link to your own interpretation to compare:-) Or, at least, refer to the time stamp of the video and write a cohesive statement.

[@firepyro66]

respect the ryhthm of the first page and the indications of the composer. sounds pretty cohesive to me.

[@firepyro66]

im sorry if i sound snobby, and like an asshole. im working on it, but, it is one who decides what to take of comments. maybe playing the beginning with a metronome will help convey the musical idea of the Maestro better, and help you and your students in the interpretation

[@YevgenyMorozov]

@@firepyro66 no problem. I appreciate your opinion! Metronome practice is always a great idea. It would be easier for me to review and explain the situation if you mention the exact time on the video and nature of rhythmic nuance in question.

[@YevgenyMorozov]

Measure number please? Otherwise I can't answer or comment... (Regarding tempo changes in Beethoven, in general, are you familiar with Schnabel edition? ;-) I won't even be the first one. )

[@angelanavarrete3864]

6:09 He pressed the wrong key

[@YevgenyMorozov]

Wouldn’t be surprised:-) While playing everything correctly is very important, we must always see the bigger picture, the spirit and essence of music. Usually, when I’m teaching, we aim to look so much deeper. Practically, we must become composers as we play, and some temporary distortions are quite possible. Especially when a teacher thinking about students situation and has to sightread and talk while demonstrating:-)

[@aviateur57]

that is a loud pedal you got there!

[@YevgenyMorozov]

yann ta maman unfortunately, completely agree... this piano had this issue for months before it was fixed. We even tried to adjust the rod ourselves but it didn’t help:-((

[@achoacho46]

she is too weak for number 8 sonata, she need minimum 5 years only just for understand what kind of music it is. also she have no pianist skills enough for this sonata, its waste of time, she even dont know counting and sometimes she tries to fell bethooven like romantic emotions and there is lot of mistakes also

[@YevgenyMorozov]

caucasia - thank you for sharing your opinion. This student has made a lot of progress since this video was made a long time ago. She is doing great and working on Ravel Jeax d'eau, Chopin sonata no 2, Brahms violin sonata, and Rachmaninov Prelude:-) But I agree everyone should try their best to practice more to develop better technique and music understanding. Getting a good grand piano was a great help, too! Good luck with your own piano adventures, stay patient and positive!

[@christopherzimmer]

⬆️ this comment is so troubling to me. The Pathétique sonata “arrested” my piano studies at age 18- and truthfully it was for the reasons you mention. I wasn’t mature enough. HOWEVER- I would *never never never* discourage a kid from their dreams and ambitions. She is doing phenomenally well and deserves all the credit in the world for having the dream of playing this great work. Reflect on your words: why in the world would say something like this to a kid who’s trying so hard? Anyway it’s a moot point because she persevered and is doing well. Thank God she didn’t let discouragement like yours get in her head like it did mine 40 years ago.

[@moy9022]

Agreed with your opinion, l never say discourage comment on those hard working young piano students, they need inspiration not criticism.They might give up learning . I believe their teaches are the person to correct them This is my opinion ❤

[@YevgenyMorozov]

Measure number please? Otherwise I can't answer or comment... (Regarding tempo changes in Beethoven, in general, are you familiar with Schnabel edition? ;-) I won't even be the first one. )