Byron Janis plays Beethoven Piano Sonata no. 21, op. 53 'Waldstein' - live 1964

[@Changing104]

It’s an incredible performance- what a sound he had and a way of playing gestures rather than just notes. He was all about the singing sound

[@nikb6176]

He could do absolutely anything at the piano.

[@Sofronichrist]

Fabulous performance, very moving and just as full of tenderness as bravery! I hadn't heard this live recording before, so thank you so much for uploading it. We'll miss Byron Janis 😢

[@Steinweg100]

We were very fortunate to have heard him. I remember in the dim past seeing something about severe arthritis and that he was in permanent pain. He endured much surgery. I did not know that he had died. I like to believe that he is without pain. R.I.P

[@annskinner8467]

My favourite Beethoven sonata! Thank you! 💕🎹🎹💕

[@joshuadavis5991]

wow thank you dear

[@annazini1562]

Thanks, I didn't know him

[@Remi-B-Goode]

Can you upload everydaypls😅

[@murdo_mck]

20:20 is he fingering the octaves?

[@ВикторРогозинский]

I think so, but Girls plays glissando.

[@ВикторРогозинский]

Gilels.

[@Changing104]

I believe he’s actually playing a glissando but a bit slower than usual- very impressive if so…I say so because of the voiced sound he gets and also I think you can hear the sounds of the fingers gliding

[@Changing104]

Also it’s not quite perfect… if he did it with two hands the first two, I think the sound would be even more even , but with a less special sound…. I love the glissando effect