Brendel plays Beethoven Piano Sonata No.16, Op.31 No.1 (1/3)

[@richardsykes3764]

Brendel tells a lovely story (I forget where, and can't find it) of a recital at which he played Op.31/1. At the end of the first movement, an elderly lady in the front row leaned to her neighbour and said, a little too loudly, "He's very good. But he can't play with his hands together, can he?"

[@DrCharlesw]

So far I find this the best interpretation of this sonata.

[@MrsSedley]

I listened to four in a row recently, having been captivated in a recital given by Gabriele Carcano, and found all four brought out the individuality of the interpeter in different ways. One thing's for sure - a sense of humour is essential. As Brendel said, if you don't make the audience laugh, become an organist.

[@bigl5343]

Alfred Brendel is the absolute best for classical period music. His touch and precision at the keyboard exemplifies what classical period music should sound like.

[@raphaell.9849]

What a colorful different and beatiful he puts herr

[@김아령-c9m]

감사해요

[@BasileusR]

Cold.

[@vcliburn]

If you’re cold, then turn up the heat…or put on a sweater!

[@osvaldocapella3135]

No está ejecutado demasiado rápido el primer movimiento? Siento que algo se pierde...

[@professordeportugadoyt113]

Cool

[@kevinbezjak]

Sorry, but I think the best interpretation has Daniel Barenboim ...

[@vcliburn]

It’s all a matter of taste and personal preference.