Bethena - A Concert Waltz, by Scott Joplin

[@Adzilla19]

Thanks for the slower tempo. So many pianists prefer to take a more up tempo with it, but the rubato really makes the emotion of this piece shine.

[@ssavia]

Bethena is my favorite Scott Joplin Song. Thank you so much for playing it so beautifully.

[@kimbubel7492]

Wow. I am determined to learn this piece before I die. You play it incredibly well. I am struggling 😢

[@КуприенкоНина]

Incredibly beautiful version. Thanks. It is Best version, when i have ever hear. Thanks once more. Greetings from Russia.

[@МихаилФролов-б8н]

Same here. Привет) "Bethena" is one of my favorites of Scott Joplin

[@SillyWillyFan47]

Nice touch! Sensitive & lyrical.

[@JoeBanjo88]

excellent interpretation!

[@john-whitehead]

Beautifully played. Quite a feat to play that flawlessly from memory and with great musicality.

[@hnnymn]

Oh my! A very worthy and delicate interpretation of this gorgeous Joplin piece. Bravo, sir! I very much like your tempo, fidelity to Joplin's score, (with one or two tasteful flourishes) and patient legato (with one or two exceptions, particularly in the second strain where you play a couple of beats staccato, which IMO is undesirable and sounds idiosyncratic and unserious; nothing in this most graceful masterpiece is staccato!). Anyways, a most wonderful treat for the ears; I think Joplin would approve. I look forward to many more Joplin performances, and thank you for your willingness to share your skill & hard work!

[@johnhowieson3559]

Just Beautiful Waltz

[@norfolk03]

This is amazing! Should not be a happy little tune! You did it justice, thanks so much.

[@NuestraCocinasp]

Great! Bravo! from Argentina

[@kyrot001]

Very well played! I enjoyed your phrasing, as well the musicality you added to the piece. I normally play this a little faster, however, I do enjoy your tempo here!

[@HarryHood2011]

beautiful performance!! this piece just oozes heart and you captured the feel really well

[@chrishowse6634]

Tender-emotionally complex. Loved it!

[@briancabellwhite]

Wow! What a beautiful performance!

[@howlhakuashitaka7616]

love this version!!

[@nhm1069]

Very nice job. Sometimes people play it too quickly and I think it has more emotion at this tempo.

[@AlvaroDeLaSerna07]

woooooooooooooooooooooooooooow this piece is so beautiful and it's amazing the way you play it by memory NICE

[@StefanGraw]

Toll, wie jemand über dem Material steht und es musikalisch formen kann!

[@Dylonely_9274]

Bravo !

[@OuiRV]

You are too kind Paul. I just listened to your Bethena for the third time, and am dying to learn it now. Maybe I will make time soon... and also make time to get something "KZbin-ready" too. Thanks for the encouragement. :)

[@newyorkpianoguy]

Bravo Performance! Great feel to the music and played beautifully!

[@6148169]

Extremly well played! I play as well. And as soon as I'd finished watching The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, I immediately sat down before my grand piano and went to work on this fantastic piece that you play so very well. I'm giving you a virtual pat on the back, bow before thy and thank you for 7:27 mins of musical relaxation.

[@idasynco]

Great to see you back in youtube land my friend! You are such a talent playing this lovely piece with flair, precision, and heart...all from memory too. AWESOME!!

[@TheWang33]

So beautiful Thanks GreenHat9!

[@OuiRV]

Hi Paul! With your expressive style (I still listen to your Strenuous Life quite often), this is such a perfect choice for you. I have been thinking about learning it, and your beautiful rendition may have just inspired me. Thanks so much for sharing this lovely recording of one of my favorite Joplin pieces. You really nailed it perfectly.

[@cebukid70]

Very nice version. I like your tempo changes and dynamics as it really captures the emotion of this piece.

[@alegria1220]

You played it beautifully!! I really liked it.

[@kapurpulkit]

the best played by anyone after the one in the movie!!

[@fernandogm77]

Hello again, I want to congratulate you on this fine performance. Your playing is wonderful. I want to let you know that I am installing a set of Ari Isaac hammers and bass strings on my Mason & Hamlin AA. When I am done, I will send you a video of it.. GOD BLESS YOU

[@briancabellwhite]

I am indeed a fan of Esther Gokhale! (I'm also her husband. In fact, there are pictures of me in the book.) I believe we met once briefly at Paul Fink's house. With his help, I'm now learning Maple Leaf Rag and some Scarlatti sonatas.

[@briancabellwhite]

@GreenHat9 K 491 and K 517. I really enjoy them, but I can't imagine that I'll be able play k517 presstissimo (as indicated).

[@amaurimdsantos]

Parabens !

[@fernandogm77]

Dear Paul, Thank you for your kind response. I will let you know once I am done with the piano. It is taking long, because work is keeping me very busy Regards, Fernando

[@briancabellwhite]

I'm learning scarlatti k491 and k517. I'm enjoying them a lot, but I find it hard to believe I'll be able to play k517 anywhere close to "prestissimo".

[@whirledtravelers]

Beautifully played! I'm trying to learn this right now, and you've helped me tremendously. Thank you! Scott is proud.

[@irvingsantamaria1023]

Niceee😢

[@myboibill]

I Always come back do your version of this piece and Scott Kirby’s version. It depends on the day any hour as to which when I prefer. But like your other pieces just steal the phrase it is non-Parell

[@Exponentlink]

anyone here from 2024?

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♎⚖️ common duality

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