Beethoven :: Sonata Pathetique, opus 13 :: Wim Winters, clavichord

Beethoven :: Sonata Pathetique, opus 13 on Saxon clavichord.
Index:
0:36 grave, allegro molto e con brio
12:30 adagio cantabile
17:12 rondo allegro
Question: Beethoven's Pathetique on a clavichord?
And that is supposed to be an example of "authentic sound"?
Yes.
Do not forget that when Beethoven wrote his Grande Sonata Pathetique in 1798, the world was still embedded in the 18th century.
Imagine for a moment that a door would open and give us a glimpse at an emperor room. Like the one in this video.
And that we would see a clavichord, not a ordinary one, but "einem gutem Clavier", a royal instrument. Like the one in this video.
And wait! Do you see Beethoven entering through the door? Greeting the emperor with humility, nodding with his head on a request the ruler apparently made and taking place behind the clavichord.
What would he do?
He'd play, and not a random piece. He either would improvise, or play his latest work. Or both.
I'm sure.
Did Beethoven wrote this sonata with the clavichord in mind?
I don't think so. The pianoforte was at the end of the 18th century, certainly in Vienna, omni-present.
But... Beethoven stood with one foot still in the baroque-era, admiring "old" music, from Bach to Mozart. And also this sonata gets such surprising effects when played on an instrument, like this, a true Clavier, with all tools of expression that a player can hope for. And the effects applied to this sonata, gives us a new look to a very well known piece of music.
See for yourself and listen to it. And leave a comment. I'm curious to know what you think about it.
The next weeks, I'll make a few vlog's about several aspects of this sonata, which is full of symbolic, sometimes very close to what we know from the older baroque music.
Beethoven, a man who made the future happen, but stood sturdy in the course of history!
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[@thomasciul8932]

I've been building early keyboard instruments for about 40 years. Thats the best clavichord I've ever heard!

[@mabel8179]

This is the most powerful, dramatic Clavichord I've ever heard!

[@walterbushell7029]

It is an electric clavichord, effectively.

[@BaroqueBach.]

​@@walterbushell7029 In literally what sense?

[@hiltonmarlton6373]

Wow. This is like stripping away 100 layers of modern paint. I am sure Beethoven would have loved the immediacy.

[@AuthenticSound]

thanks

[@johncoleman7122]

Or stripping layers of old gunk and dirt from an old painting. Or restoring the polychrome paint on a Roman statue.

[@simonb4666]

I was ready to hate this. But this is - quite honestly, and without any hyperbole - one of the most musical performances of anything I've ever heard. Ever. It's not often you get a famous piece of music cast in an entirely new light, and this did it. Bravo, sir. Bravo.

[@AuthenticSound]

Thank you so much Simon... it must be one of the best compliments a musician can get, knowing he pulled his listener to 'the other side' of perception!

[@larsfrandsen2501]

Simon B Yes, I was of the same mindset. My late mother was a pianist. I grew up on Beethoven (and Chopin.) I myself had a protracted encounter with ‘Early Music’ but left the scene for a number of reasons (work, dogmaticism, etc.) I absolute LOVE this rendition of a famous war horse. I am really hearing it for the first time ... again.

[@ackamack101]

This breathes in a way that I have never heard. The musicality is at the forefront here. The music, the harmonic language, shines in a way that I have never heard in any other version of this piece before.

[@JoelAWeiss]

Well said!!

[@Rollinglenn]

Still my favorite performance because it sounds so alive! Your articulation is delightful. So full of energy and yet every note is clear. Looking forward to your next Hangout.

[@battlebear666]

I've never been a massive fan of Beethoven, having heard it only on modern pianos. But this is a Eureka moment for me. The percussive nature of the clavi brings the most beautiful, rugged, crunchy texture to Beethoven's bass figures which, on the modern piano, get completely blurred and evened out. It also explains why pianists play quicker on the piano, because it helps compensate for the super-smooth, blurred out soundscape and the smoothness becomes more about drive the phrases forward - and it certainly does has have drama and excitement, but here at Wim's tempo we have drama in spades, with sooo much more colour. Electric! Well done.

[@AuthenticSound]

Great!

[@thepulseman7154]

I absolutely agree. Your use of the world "electric" is quite interesting, as I could imagine one saying this interpretation has a more "modern" feel due to the percussive nature of the bass figure, even though using the word "modern" in that case is as hilarious an anacrhonism as could be, so I guess "electric" feels more to the point. In fact, I have to confess about the reason why I'm talking about all of this and one of the reasons why I prefer this version . You see, in parallel, I'm quite a fan of heavy metal, and it makes me feel biased, perhaps even a bit uncomfortable, inhow I enjoy certain parts of this interpretation, like 8:28 or 20:38. Anyway, as I said, that's my favourite version no matter what!

[@islaadele1212]

How can you not be a massive fan of Beethoven? What's not to love?

[@twixy..therianz]

Beautiful rendition. The inner voices comes out so clear in comparison to the typical piano performance. Thank you! addition: Just realised I listened to this a couple of years ago. So glad you popped into my feed again :)

[@BruceBurger]

I feel like the clavichord will burst into flames any second 😵 this recording is intense! 😵😵

[@charlesross9260]

Yeah!

[@MrFluteharmonique]

The best clavichord-playing I ever heard! And a very powerful and genuine Beethoven interpretation, too!

[@trimatch-king6103]

Wim doesn't play like a clockwork machine and this reason for me is enough to say how necessary is his work nowadays. Another important thing is that He always put the music on the foreground.

[@fdsdh1]

That clavichord has such a menacing sound! Its great.

[@laslo0728]

Goodness...the textures of the instrument just bring this piece to life for me. The synth-like noises (I know the anachronism) of the bass and the guitar-like sounds of the alto and soprano make this so much more captivating than Beethoven usually is for me

[@douglasdickerson5882]

As someone who prefers the style of the baroque period, this is by far the greatest gift you could have given me as your listener. Thank you, Mr. Winters, for the fantastic performance. -D

[@AuthenticSound]

Thank you so much Douglas, nice to read!

[@messadivoce1965]

We really enjoyed this unique rendition. It sounds so fresh.

[@Rosecrus]

Oh, heavens above!!! That left me breathless. It is simply brilliant.

[@Piano_Jay]

One of the most historical informed practice performance I’ve watched. Bravo 👏

[@igordrm]

This makes classicism aesthetics resound much more and also Beethoven's pioneering. Nowadays pianists plays Beethoven in the same way the play the entire romantic repertoire. Awesome! Would be nice to have all of your thougts organized in a book! Best wishes!

[@Shine-kg9vk]

2:37 Omg this is so epic it's the voice of Beethoven speaking through the clavichord

[@ernestoreynoso8951]

Una interpretación impresionante, es una visión de la sonata patética, en sonido y expresión, que en definitiva debe convertirse en un punto de referencia para todo intérprete de Beethoven. Simplemente hermoso.

[@margaretkelly3228]

This was absolutely beautiful! Thank you!

[@lerippletoe6893]

I agree with the comment earlier that this and the pianoforte as well demonstrate more intensity in Beethoven. Modern grands have more of a booming sound but you have less of a percussive attack than is apparent in this music and in pianoforte recordings I've heard. With modern grands then, it is not surprising that people often use blazing tempos to achieve intensity. Since you are using a different instrument, it helps wipe the slate clean of performance expectations and we're given something coherent and refreshing.

[@vitaediscimus8932]

Indeed. After watching Mr Winter‘s channel, now I understand why Glenn Gould played the Appassionata using a ‚scandalously‘ slow tempo. He knew something at that time through his artistic sensitivity that only a handful of people understood what he was trying to convey.

[@madosinoid]

WOW, I have no words to thank you enough for this magnificent performance. So well understood, interpreted and played. I had goosebumps countless times. You sir, understand the music in such a deep and profound way that I would never been able to thank you enough to show this to everybody.

[@DohcHama]

Why am I shivering! This is amazing!

[@Legomyegoorj]

I love this performance, Wim. I don’t always find myself “agreeing” with your tempi conclusions, to be honest. But here, I find myself entranced, and I think a lot of it has to do with your flexibility of tempo, which is so wonderful, and of course your deeply heart felt expression. That’s exactly what Beethoven would love if he could hear it, I’m sure. But there’s a bigger and more important story this tells us. You see, I am a modern pianist increasingly identifying as a “keyboardist”, both of historical and modern instruments. I like the flexibility that term affords. I was drawn initially to historical performance practice studies, as I’m sure many are, by curiosity. It’s fascinating to study the musicological/theoretical intersections that come together in this world. It’s nice to locate this music in a particular place and time, and to try to capture that exact feeling, mood, atmosphere, cultural context, as best as we can today. However, I’m also realizing that, at least for me, the impetus to stay in the HP world is that it frees us from what I feel is a homogenous experience. Classical music is so heavily standardized. Piano students have tests, competitions, all with rules and guidelines about what’s “correct” about the way to play this music by mostly dead composers. (The historical movement of course points out many historical incongruities with what the modern players tend to think is “correct”, anyway, but I digress.) This is commodified, made into a purchasable “package” that is always the same. I feel that we historically-oriented players have opportunities to actually resist this commodification and standardization of our beloved music. And part of that process means being willing to experience the music on the “not precisely correct instrument”. We can play Beethoven on a clavichord. We can play Bach on a fortepiano. We can play Brahms on a late broadwood. Why not? To me the freeing realization is that we have the power to experiment so much more than others generally can, especially those that have to deal with the competition system, and it’s homogenizing effects. What do you think?

[@iiirdeyeheretik]

That tempo for the rondo is absolutely amazing. Never heard anything quite like it to make that last movement stand out as much as the first two.

[@lucifervalentine5406]

Yup! It finally tells its own story and isn't just an appendix. You can feel the rhetoric/phrased nature of the piece

[@TheBrokenConsort]

It's definitely an excellent performance. The clavichord is a wonderful instrument with such great dynamics.

[@lamchekyeow]

From how you played shows how much Beethoven was an innovator of his days, to fully use what kind of tools he has, and to play it the best way possible. Amazing!

[@twixy..therianz]

Sterling performance! Bravo!

[@CrazyPocky355]

It really does sound as if it had been writted especially for the Clavichord, how amazing. You, sir, are truly talented.

[@AuthenticSound]

Thanks Myli. It might as well be written for a clavichord. The unfretted clavichord (like mine) is first reported in pachelbel's time and place!

[@Tzctplus]

I believe the original version stated it could be played in clavichord or piano.

[@m_a_s6069]

This sounds tremendous on this clavichord. Excellent collection of music, musician, and instrument! It just works together.

[@arastoomii4305]

Coming back to this after long time, this is really something! I really love it

[@777rogerf]

This performance is so powerful that It is difficult to believe that the Pathetique was not written for the clavichord. After this I wonder if I will be able to enjoy the other Beethoven sonatas performed on the modern piano, even with authentic tempi.

[@enzocypriani5055]

how i am lucky to have found this channel!

[@erdnasylnolahc9668]

Wow... this version is just... thrilling

[@frederiekwesel3523]

Speechless. Amazing work!

[@DickTheBirthdayBoy]

This is an incredible performance. I have been enjoying it for several years now. Thank you

[@Shost7]

WOW!!! This is the best version of the Pathétique I' ve ever heard !!!

[@classicgameplay10]

This performance still amazes me and I always come back to it. You are a musician with an M.

[@s.n.b5511]

Gosh... so beautiful. Thank you, Wim♥

[@Brythepilgrim]

What an incredibly striking performance!!! I absolutely love this!!!

[@GamingRevenant]

This is incredible... Honestly I had always heard of the clavichord, but I have never really heard it this way before. Especially seeing that a classical musician (probably not only classical, but at least let me say that for now :P) finally understands the correct way of using KZbin for these kind of performances in HQ is a big relief for me. Excellent performance, and excellent channel. It honestly makes me wonder whether I should do this in the future for the organ, one day, on a second channel :) Thank you for sharing these in-depth and thoughtful performances!

[@AuthenticSound]

And thank you for these nice words... I really appreciate and it gives much energy to just continue in what I like to do so much! Go for that second channel, the journey is the real goal in life! take care, Wim

[@musicodrome1731]

Maybe the most interesting version I've ever heard. I don't know if it's my favorite version but now I completely understand the intention of Beethoven and now I know how to conceive the sonata on the piano and what intention I have to give to play it better. For a young amateur pianist it helps a lot, so thank you. PS : I love the tempo of the allegro molto e con brio, most of the time I feel like pianists rush a lot this part, but here I can hear every single note and feel the fast tempo.

[@nireiny]

So special!... Something different and unique!... Thank you once again!

[@proulxmontpellier]

Funny thing it is, that if you play Beethoven on a clavichord or a fortepiano, the music comes out much more violently than on a modern grand piano, which is, indeed, much louder, but misses the idea by a bit...

[@AuthenticSound]

proulxmontpellier Thanks for your reaction! If experience it the same way as you describe. Beethoven searches the edges of the instruments of his time, making use of all notes available on the then common 5 octaves keyboard instruments. That feeling of 'power' changes on a modern grand, although I know beautiful performances, but indeed, it changes the composition drastically. w.

[@davidklein5007]

The fortepiano can growl and shout. The changing tone is more effective in my opinion than the expressionless though crushing volume of a modern grand.

[@cykalandon8635]

David Klein pianist here. The modern grand is more advanced, players need to work harder to master the touch and feel to create a proper sound. This is not to say the grand can replicate a clavichord or forte piano of course, but it is definitely possible to get some similar results in regards of tone and feel of a clavichord. It's just that people today don't interpret Beethoven's works as they did back in his time

[@davidklein5007]

I wouldn't say the modern grand is more advanced ... just different, and requiring different techniques from the musician. In a smallish room, a Hass clavichord is much more expressive than a Steinway piano. Anyway, Hogwood used to say that music students learning modern instruments should have some exposure to period instruments in order to understand what the music was supposed to be about.

[@davidklein5007]

Playing music from before 1850 on the modern piano is a good way to destroy people's understanding of the music.

[@wedemeyerr]

A clavicord is a time machine back in the past!!! I feel the 1700s so strong

[@j.lavenus6627]

Absolutely amazing ! stunning ! A magnificent performance !

[@AuthenticSound]

Thanks!

[@anthonydecarvalho652]

You really understand Beethoven. Thank you again. All the best to you maestro.

[@alvarito45]

Love This sound so different to piano and the tempo is quite perfect. I have recently discovered one which is perhaps the best sound: Forte piano with an excellent Russian player. Thank you Wim!

[@neelsdp1]

Beautiful!

[@tommeng6522]

3:56 on the modern piano feels very, y'know, very emotionless, but on the clavichord, it feels like the world is ending! Wonderful interpretation, don't know why anyone would hate it.

[@tommeng6522]

It is close to The Flaming Piano speed, so I can get used to it.

[@burakunsal4501]

If you listen carefully you can hear that Mr. Winters is breathing slightly louder at the moments in the sonata where there is a release of tension and that his breathing is on beat:)

[@stephenmckain9199]

Best version of Pathetique. I hadn't considered it playing this way. I truly appreciate your interpretation. Makes me want to play it this way instead of other traditional ways.

[@cukcbdtcbno]

This piece of music playing on a clavichord is much more expressive and powerful than that of playing on a fortepiano or modern piano. Thanks for your work. I already subscribed.

[@vincentsmith6051]

Absolutely lovely interpretation and playing! Bravo!

[@TheBBQify]

this guy gives the clavichord such great life

[@williamhuband7913]

Wim, I've just listened again to this performance of yours, for the umpteenth time, and it never fails to surprise & delight - thanks.

[@AuthenticSound]

Thanks, Bill, I really appreciate you letting me know !

Brilliant! Thank you very much

[@nicholasmeins4756]

I still remember watching this video for the first time back in 2015, been watching your channel ever since. Great work!

[@AuthenticSound]

Great to read Nicholas!!

[@csmatteson]

Talk about a completely unexpected experience! And yet it makes so much sense. And you perform it so convincingly. Terrific. Thank you so much!

[@AuthenticSound]

Thanks for the feedback, Craig, glad you liked this Beethoven !

[@theartofphotography]

Wim - you are amazing. That SOUND!!! So lush! You're playing is fabulous as ever. You inspire me my friend - I owe you an email. Sorry I've been so crazy busy.

[@AuthenticSound]

You are too kind to me, Ted... compared to your channel, there is a long long way to go. I owe you a lot for this support, and look forward to skype in the near future. And yes, your "18th century friend" will succeed in skyping, just give me some time :-) !

[@AuthenticSound]

S Sheri S thank you so much!

[@AuthenticSound]

AuthenticSound Thank you for watching!

[@AuthenticSound]

Hi Ted, I'd like to use this kind quote you left here, to be featured in a book that will go along 3 celebration cd's (to celebrate music recording n°100. You're ok with that? take care in New York with all the beautiful stuff you are allowed to visit (there was more to see than only the Canon 5D mark IV ;-) !

[@theartofphotography]

Sure! Of course!

[@Piflaser]

It's not so slow as one could expect it. The rugged and severe sound of the instrument makes it interesting in this tempo. I think on a modern Steinway it would be feeble in this tempo.

[@hiltonmarlton6373]

The immediacy of the touch to sound is phenomenal. (Way too many levers in a modern piano getting in the way of transmission of intention to sound source.) Not too far removed from an early square piano.

[@neilcrossland]

Well done. I loved it!

[@thecatalogcollector]

This sonata shines on the clavichord! I especially love the ornaments in the first movement-they seem to be even more beautiful than on the piano. One problem I have with the clavichord is that you don’t have a damper pedal-though I’m sure someone could come up with one, somehow! Though then it may not be as simple and intimate of an instrument. Anyway, this piece doesn’t seem to need that, and your playing is spectacular! Thank you for this wonderful performance!

[@ericmirza9497]

Great for us amateur pianists.....still hope for us. :) Every note is crystal clear.

[@flyboy2576]

Maestro, uw ziel lacht ons toe! Ik zie het, voel het en hoor het. Bedankt om de bezieling en de begeestering van uw kunst met ons te delen! 💞

[@lester8430]

Okay, I think I am finally seeing the dynamic ability in the clavichord. Thank you.

[@brunopcan]

Followed Ted's advice and arrived here - and I sure wasn't disappointed! Lovely music, from an instrument I never heard before, in an awesome room. Brilliant.

[@AuthenticSound]

Thank you very much, Bruno Candeias ! Wim

[@davidkeyes3540]

Amazing!

[@siavasharya7111]

Thank you for this!!

[@ar_th1213]

This is marvellous, dude! Cheers!

[@louiscouperin3731]

Génial interprétation !!!

[@bobdagranny7431]

This is so extraordinarily expressive!

[@clivegoodman16]

As I stated elsewhere, although I was initially taken aback when I heard this sonata played on a clavichord, now after hearing it a few times, I really like it.

[@bruperina]

Bravo!. Thank you!

[@PianoHead26]

Greatly impressed!!!! :O I love this piece on a fortepiano but wow!

[@ExplorerB-ko8ce]

I freaking love this! Your channel is so great im defenitly subscribing!

[@classicgameplay10]

The tempo seems very natural and almost perfect. Ane the video has almost no negative comments, whjch is quite rare if someone is familiar with youtube. The second movement is a tad faster than i would do it though. Anxious to see how the new interpretation is going to be like, but I think its going to be a great challenge for you to beat this recording.

[@classicgameplay10]

@@geiryvindeskeland7208 I dont see the point of this comment as this is not single beat. I even said that i would prefer the second movement sloer.

[@nikkeisimmer8795]

Wim, I remember when my teacher (Edward J. Parker - he taught Jon Kimura Parker) first threw this at me to learn in 1988 at eighteen years old. I nearly passed out (had a heart-attack...take your pick). The first movement gave me cramps in my left hand. My left hand was always weaker than the right. The Klavier just gives it something, the violence of the first movement is absolutely expressive. The second movement is the most sublime...part that I've ever heard. And the third movement with the various voices interplaying with each other...just perfect... A perfect expressive tempo. This is one of the reasons why I miss playing. Hearing pieces that you once knew how to play...being played and realizing that your fingers aren't going to cooperate with you any longer. So my advice to the people who are currently taking lessons...Keep up with it. One thing I forgot to mention: was that I used to picture this piece as Beethoven's coming to grips with his impending hearing loss. The violence in the first movement was his frustration and anger with the fact that he was losing his hearing...the crashing notes, his desperate attempts to retain his ability despite the deafness closing in around him.; the second being his supplication...to a higher being. and the third, his coming to the realization that he will have to live with the hearing loss and persevere...and the last chord fading into silence. That was how I always interpreted the piece.

[@AuthenticSound]

Hi Nikkei, it's remarkable how you picture this piece, since I have the same feeling. Beethoven is in dialogue with the Almighty, symbolized by runs down (heaven to earth) and runs up (earth to heaven), with diminished fifths, upgoing small sixths (cries), etc... he seems to ask if life is still worth it. And the answer at the end is... yes. If you have studied the piano long time ago and you would like to start again, you will be amazed how fast you'll catch up again with that level. I made a course on basic keyboard techniques and studying, but simply just try some easy pieces at a piano slowly, and you'll find joy again!

[@susankinney5193]

Over 130,000 views! And I was one of them on this one at some point. Don't know when but definitely worth the re-listen!! Stunning!

[@rudolfboukal1538]

What a wonderful and dynamic performance! bravo! It puts this piece of music in an entirely different light, color, and experience. I so enjoy the different tones (vibrations) and voices that each of the registers (lower to higher octaves) can create - like listening to multiple instruments. As a pianist I struggle to discover timing and feel - a constant struggle that always redefines itself with new discoveries of articulation. You certainly have created a lasting influence with your creative and unique expression of this piece. Thank you for sharing. Your skill in playing and interpretation is so rich and enjoyable. I so enjoy your channel overall - can't wait to hear the new piano forte. Best wishes Wim!!!

[@omrivanpeer9041]

A gorgeously different, and compelling rendition of a piece I thought couldn't be surprised by anymore! Lovely channel you have, and thank you !

[@AuthenticSound]

Thanks ! Not to surprise you another time,... but I'm slowly going through the piece again, here's the playlist :kzbin.info/aero/PLackZ_5a6IWX91hHX3mVvMtpUvxoUWj3V 😀

[@m4rzi4no]

Superb interpretation and superb instrument! Congratulations!

[@antoniavignera2339]

Tutto un’altro aspetto la grande sonata eseguita con il clavicordo è molto geniale e piacevole ascoltarLa grazie Maestro.

[@jasonng0211]

C'est la première fois que j'entends cette version, et j'aime vraiment cette version aussi！

[@bobbyalarcon_music]

Thank you for your amazing work. You bring light to music that is constantly being further degraded by academics. Your interpretation, unlike many, felt fresh and truly authentic. It's so sad to see many young pianists today get shaped into cookie-cutters that sound like everybody else

[@user-sz1vr4rs4x]

Stunning!!

[@AuthenticSound]

thank you

[@Bova13]

What a great version. I've never heard Beethoven on a clavier before, and it is amazing. I'm your fan!!

[@fktnwejkwkd7b3j70]

That is a clavichord, not a klavier

[@clivegoodman16]

All keyboard instruments are claviers. In fact, in modern German, the word for piano is "klavier". This particular instrument is a clavichord.

[@lt1caprice57l]

This is... just.... Fantastic isn't the word, you've left me speechless here.

[@AuthenticSound]

Great to read in the morning, so glad it inspired you!

[@republiccooper]

Quite beautiful.

[@keagsster]

beautiful dynamics

[@AuthenticSound]

Thank you so much, Keagan, glad you liked it !

[@perry7688]

Great job! i can see the power you put on those keys. The sound is so clear to my ears. Thanks Wim Winters!

[@AuthenticSound]

thank you, doggy plays piano

[@williardpienus8014]

Brilliant!

[@ZB_US]

Oh my, this recording made me join the dark side! :) Sounds absolutely amazing!!

[@AuthenticSound]

Thanks! Hope the dark side is a good place

[@a_crescendoll]

Wow. What a beautiful sound and so passionately played!

[@AuthenticSound]

+exxotic thanks! It's always so nice to read reactions from "behind the microphones", thank you for that! best wishes, Wim

[@brendanward2991]

An electrifying performance. It works really well on the clavichord, and the setting is perfect.

[@AuthenticSound]

Thank you

[@carterburrell1980]

I didn't know the clavichord was capable of such dynamic expressiveness. What a great sound, and great playing! Bravo!

[@AuthenticSound]

Thanks for listening and sharing your thoughts! Yes, the clavichord is an underestimated instrument... one reason for that being the fact that, like in the 18th c., there are not too much really good clavichords /clavichord builders. It is a really hard instrument to built in a way that the sound comes out of the instrument.

[@tommytam6433]

6:20 This is the best thing I have ever heard 😍

[@cfdbyrne]

I feel like I've just heard Beethoven for the first time. This makes me want to practice his music more. The Rondo is so wonderful - this interpretation allows the music to seep out and penetrate the heart. So many performances today are rushed and hurried and lack the warmth and human touch found here. Thank you.

[@AuthenticSound]

Great to read Charles, thanks, would be great to read your progress in this! - do post a new comment then, it'll show up on the top of the comment feed-

[@cfdbyrne]

Thanks Wim. You may just have cured my performance anxiety. I tell all my students to "forget speed" and just make it musical but your analysis encourages me to practice what I preach. My practice sessions are already much improved. I will write a longer comment when I make more progress.

[@AuthenticSound]

Very nice to hear! KZbin doesn't let me receive notifications for replies, so I prefer if you post a new comment if you want me to reply :) And feel free to contact me for any questions: wwinters(at)telenet.be

[@hectorserna7950]

Wow! This really brings the music to life in my opinion. Truly amazing. Thank you so much for posting this!

[@AuthenticSound]

thanks Hector!

[@gabithemagyar]

I really loved the way some of the effects sounded on the clavichord such as the "growling" sound of the left hand tremolo motifs in the allegro molto movement and the tonal contrast between the lower and upper voices in the hands crossing part (e.g. 3;15) which, in my imagination, evoked a conversation between an insistent man and a flirtatious woman. The sweet sound of the clavichord was also really effective in the 3rd movement, giving a wistful, yearning and nostalgic feeling - almost like someone thinking back on a dear romantic episode in years gone by or a lost love (brought out also by the relaxed tempo taken). I doubt Beethoven had this imagery in mind - it's just my way of trying to put what I felt into words :-). I am not a highly trained musician qualified to make academic comments but, as a simple listener in your virtual audience, I found your performance very emotionally moving. Thank you !

[@AuthenticSound]

thanks for sharing your thoughts here!

[@ErizotDread]

Discovered my love for Beethoven from the movie Immortal Beloved, and have devoured a lot since then. Great stuff! Thanks for giving us 3 movements! Honestly, Beethoven's so good, I think it would elevate any instrument it was played on.

[@AuthenticSound]

Very true! In the next few months, I will recieve a new pianoforte, a copy of a 1816 Viennese Fritz piano similar to what Beethoven would have played, and will start a whole Beethoven Sonata series on it! (I've already prepared a little something for it on me Erard piano, hint: "Glenn Gould Scandal") So hope you stay for that! :) In the meanwhile, here's more Beethoven on my Clavichord: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGeZkoN4Zq-aaNU