Daniel Barenboim plays Beethoven Sonata No. 8 Op. 13 (Pathetique)

[@tal1989]

Imagine going to a Beethoven gig expecting his old material and he drops this fresh banger

[@grantdillon3420]

Much like there was a contingent of people that hated the Beatles that when they came out, this song was also really disliked by a contingent of people upon its release

[@jwylde7]

I shall leaveth thou pit concuss

[@nerrdinho]

This is one of his earlier pieces...

[@seandavies467]

@@grantdillon3420 This....song?

[@danielroca9547]

@@MusicTheoryWithNour Yes they were

[@arlenenigro8093]

My Mother played this piece and it brings back such beautiful memories. Miss you Mom...

[@liranelalmusic]

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[@davidslapspin]

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[@youtubepasserby8339]

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[@yourdad4666]

(:

[@eduardomendes269]

:)

[@TEst-vc4jd]

Not a single person clapped in between movements!? I am so proud of how far we've come as a species. Edit: Not sarcasm. I meant exactly what my comment said.

[@Zaidemeit]

People who attend classical performances know when to clap,

[@TEst-vc4jd]

@@Zaidemeit ehh... you’d be surprised

[@carefree1722286]

You can only clap at the beggining and then the end tho

[@scottbuszard]

The silence is part of the performance. Why spoil it with white noise? Save the applause until the end, then go nuts!!

[@sjandp]

For people who really watch classical concerts...

[@brianboyd7893]

Beethoven's childhood was rough. The only love he got was from his mother whom he lost at a very young age. Ludwig's father was very abusive to his family and an alcoholic as well. Beethoven struggled throughout his life with health problems as well as becoming totally deaf towards the last few years of his life. However he nevertheless created the greatest music the world has ever heard. And we have Daniel Barenboim playing all Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas. God Bless them both.

[@DrCrabfingers]

Ooooo "the greatest music the world has ever heard".......that IS a big statement. It certainly has immense passion and tenderness....anger and torment. For me he is like the Vincent Van Gogh of music. I love Mr Baremboim's playing of Beethoven...he just resonates with the music....just like Murray Perahia playing exquisite Mozart....he just gets it. Getting into the composers head and heart and being able to recreate the 'source' of the music is key.

[@jamesyu9926]

Schubert felt inferior to Beethoven so when they meet in the street of Vienna, Franz would look down not daring to look Ludwig in the eye. Schubert never even owned piano dies at 31. He composed over 1,200 pieces of music more than Mozart and Beethoven combined. Against all odds, Schubert rose above Beethoven and is the greatest (my opinion).

[@GalinaMartinova-dx7xt]

@@jamesyu9926 Schubert ,is a little alike to Beethoven. This is my opinion of course .

[@katrinat.3032]

Yes he did go totally deaf in the last years of his life, but he began losing his hearing around age 28!

[@deaner1955]

Yes, Beethoven started losing his hearing in late 20s. He agonized over what was happening to him in letters to family and friends. Adding to his torment, he chose to hide his deafness at first, making him somewhat of a recluse. His torment is documented through his correspondence. Beethoven's life was tragic and it can be felt through his music -- but for.someone so tormented, there is also such joy!. We all have different tastes, but the person who said that Beethoven created the greatest music the world has ever known is not necessarily exaggerating, since most musical scholars tend to agree. But again, taste varies. I just know one thing -- I never tire of his music. It is so varied, even within a single piece, there is constant variations. Exquisite.

[@owen549]

Those people that disliked probably meant dis I like EDIT: Unfortunately you can no longer see dislikes on videos so this comment may not make any sense

[@ce-uphoric]

Hihihi

[@ce-uphoric]

hahaha

[@ce-uphoric]

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[@ce-uphoric]

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[@mariaf.1275]

Hwhwhwhw

[@inazuma3gou]

Barenboim plays like he is conducting an Orchestra. More than the notes he plays, the space he gives to each instrument to shine gives charm to his approach.

[@xiaohantonysun6732]

Andrew Marcus He IS a conductor

[@theodorteppo1437]

@@xiaohantonysun6732 that's the point...

[@Toskrr]

I like him much better than Horowitz... Maybe I am a hater but whtever.

[@captainkielbasa5471]

Music is the space in between notes

[@josephsaab7208]

I think beethoven's music often flourishes when you play like that

[@mariaossowski2294]

I‘m an optimistic person. But sometimes I feel a little depressed. In this case I always listen to Barenboim playing Beethoven. His interpretation enlightens my soul. Nobody understands Beethoven better, the ambiguity, the melancholy , the force, the power. Thanks to Daniel Barenboim

[@danielbarenboim5866]

I have come a long way to this point and right from the very beginning you my fans have been solidly behind me It’s been a landslide but we always pull through together,your love and support are amazing. Believe in your self you can always achieve your dreams I have an upcoming project and your support and love is the drive. Please drop your email so you can get more details on my upcoming project I love love love you all ❤️❤️❤️

[@martinoakley4309]

Barenboii

[@MaryClareVideos]

He’s amazing! 😮

[@asredbirdy]

I think he’s amazing too.

[@falcon26r87]

Huzzah!!!

[@sdefonta]

This is the piece that did me in as a young piano player. I realized I would never have the chops to go beyond this. So much to unpack here. Dissonant chords, simultaneous ascending and descending arpeggios, 3-part harmonies all played at full tilt. A quantum leap for Beethoven's time and obvious inspiration for Chopin, Lizst and Rachmaninoff

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Just do it one more time and eventually you'll get there. Lol

[@MrAnotherjetboy]

What dissonant chords? What are you talking about? Lmao this is straightforward late classical music, no dissonance to speak of

[@exscape]

@@MrAnotherjetboy Diminished chords are considered dissonant, you know... And they are heavily featured in the intro section.

[@papahairy5315]

I like your funny words magic man

[@hom2fu]

​@@MrAnotherjetboy anything is not 1 3 5 (CEG). sometime inverted chord create dissonant. CEG inverted to GEC is disonant too because G and C is 4 steps.

[@blangelran]

I'm out of words. Beethoven is such a genius. Thank Daniel for his playing, so beautiful.

[@pattikilroy6057]

Movement 1: Intro 0:19; exposition 2:06, Development 5:35, Recap 7:12 Movement 2: 9:46 Movement 3: 15:10

[@fuzzy4461]

Can you just post the TL;DR

[@ElpidaZoi]

Repetition??

[@jackyli992]

Nice theory

[@TheCarnivalguy]

I had a huge movement the other day and the developments at the end...Oy!

[@am3l13.mmun0]

Thanks!

[@alexlll6147]

For any people out there studying this for GCSE music, here are some important facts about the exposition that will hopefully get you through the exam: -This piece is in SONATA FORM, which might sound really fancy and compliacted but this is literally all it is: -EXPOSITION (new ideas are intoduced) -DEVELOPMENT (these ideas are then developed a bit more) -RECAPITULATION (just a fancy word for recap, as this is where the ideas are then recapped) Beethoven also adds a slow introduction and a coda to this piece, but these aren't specific to Sonata form. Ok now here is everything you need to know about the EXPOSITION: The exposition is probably the most important bit of the first movement and can be a little daunting as theres a lot going on, but it's easy once you get the hang of it. Expoition just means where new ideas are introduced into the song. It is split into 2 main subjects with bits inbetween connecting them. The first subject (2:05) is nicknamed the "Rocket Theme" because it is such a rapidly ascending melody. It ascends over two octaves and is in the tempo "allegro de molto e con brio", meaning "very lively and with energy". It isn't nescasssary to know the defenition of allegro de molto e con brio of by heart, just know that it means fast and lively, and applies to the first subject of the exposition. The left accompaniment of the first subject is a tonic pedal with tremolo octaves on the note c. The first subject is in the key c minor. Then we move on to the second subject of the exposition (2:38) which is in the key Eb minor. The second subject is much more lyrical. It uses ornamentation, including acciacaturas or 'crush notes' and mordents. The pianist has to cross hands when playing the second subject, moving between the bass and treble part of the piano. the second subject has some different keys in it at different moments, including Db major, Eb minor and F minor, but the most important one to remember is Eb major, which is the relative major of c minor (the key of the first subject). The articulation of the second subject moves between legato and staccato. The left hand accompaniment is based around broken chord patterns, this is called "alberti bass". the melody here is 'disguised' in the right hand quavers and moves by semitone (chromatic). The right hand and left hand move in contrary motion (this litterally is just a fancy way of saying they move in opposite directions). Finally, the exposition finishes with a short closing section called a codetta. The right hand plays a form of the first subject but in a major key, and the tremolo octaves on the left hand return on Eb. Hope this is helpfull and makes sense, please correct me if i got any facts wrong, becuase knowing me, i probably did :)

[@140Dido]

Thank You very much. Your comment is really very interesting for me.

[@andrewj45_]

Thank you, really interesting knowledge that I will try to use.

[@samanthajensen5605]

I’m 54 now and gcse of today was called an o level in my day. I took music o level and Beethoven was one of my set composers for music history but also the pathetique was one of the set works . I just wanted to say that was beautifully explained and I’m sure you’re quite correct in your description. I was taught by a wonderful lady called Sonia Smith, who aswell as teaching music at Lady Manners , played for the London phil. She was as mad as a box of frogs but a talented musician and teacher. I loved her. I was just reminded of her when I read your piece on sonata form. Thank you.

[@larsheidrich3836]

RECAPITULATION isn‘t just a fancy word, it‘s a german one

[@montynelson5033]

not all heroes wear capes... thank you

[@rasberryfields2132]

No matter how much someone ages or experiences, the piano is there to remind us that these classics and the soul are ageless. What a precious gift.

[@timr8159]

Up to this day, this is still the best version of The Pathétique that I know. Barenboim's interpretation remains unsurpassed and, in my opinion, is the best representation of the original intent of the piece. Marvellous.

[@kopek702]

My boi Barenboim is absolutely unmatched in his field. I give him 5 out of 5. By Allah give him a medal, mashallah.

[@ALF8892]

I'm working on it damn. ;)

[@adralia23]

Some say Zimerman's version is best, I disagree.

[@Vrbaski]

There is a Jano Jando version that is also terrific.

[@anthonytravis1420]

Good to know

[@Nello353]

I have no musical talent , I-know nothing about form or composition, but I have a soul that is moved by beautiful classical music and many composers bring me to tears of joy Beethoven is my master mover.

[@katrinat.3032]

There’s just something about Beethoven…

[@dionisiocalcaterra92]

Beethoven te diría que es suficiente con eso.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Beethoeven loved nature, and he listened to nature. I saw an interview of a luthier/guitar maker, and a guitarist asked him how he knew what wood to use to make a good guitar. He said he listened to trees. He would thump on a tree and knew he could make a good instrument from its treasures. Maybe Luigi did the same on his walks. A walk in a forest is the woodwind section.

[@krisjustin3884]

Beethoven. Not only the greatest of composers, but a musical revolutionary who brought music into another era. Sublime work of genius that forever transcends time and culture. A masterful performance!

[@azuralmusic]

He is one of the greatest composers of all time if not the greatest.

[@krisjustin3884]

@@azuralmusic Agree with you. Not easy to find an equal to him. The more you learn about his music, the more you realize you don’t know.

[@katrinat.3032]

@@krisjustin3884 I feel like the more I listen to Beethoven the MORE complex and interesting the pieces become. It’s amazing that his music can do that

[@krisjustin3884]

@@katrinat.3032 I found that too and sometimes ask if his work is beyond the 3rd dimension, especially the 9th choral symphony, written when he was deaf! That first vocal in particular, coming out of nowhere in the 4th movement is just stunning and shocks many a listener, as it brings us into another age and another way of seeing how music can be written. I would even go as far as calling Beethoven’s life, ‘The Beethoven Era’. Very much appreciate your comment.

[@thegolgatha5337]

Beethoven isn‘t the greatest, but J.S. Bach. Beethoven considered Bach to be the greatest, and there is no doubt about it. Take both together, add Mozart, and there you are.😊Not to forget Mendelssohn, Schumann, Brahms and Schubert…….

[@sdefonta]

Best rendition I have seen. Not rushed or overly dramatic. Good feel for the space between notes. Quiet confidence. Its obvious that Mr. Barenboim has mastered this oiece.

[@CatLover69420]

oiece

[@yunsoocho5477]

Oiece

[@saminch5025]

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[@pheonix100]

Oiece

[@m.blakelylaw2024]

Love his newer performances, like this, much better than the old ones from his young career.

[@shadowjuan2]

This recording are like wine they get better with the years.

[@qalaphyll]

ikr

[@rogosobe]

Not only Barenboim is a true master, but the piano itself has an astounding sound. The music in this video is incredible.

[@adlg4234]

Beethoven was very gifted. When you're playing this piece you experience an insight, as though you've entered, and are part of that genius. It's incredible how he did the fingering, and the melodies, and the way they are strung together. The background from the left hand, is an orchestra itself.

[@martinoakley4309]

Lmao fingering

[@rox112ster]

This sounds like the journey you start when you have lost the one who you loved the most, and you'd been betrayed again and again. The first stage: grief. The second: recovery. The third: when you flourish, but you're never the same person, with occasional trauma response but also strength. Brilliant, the transition from one movement to the next one totally matching the emotional states they provoque.

[@JamalAkhzam-e3b]

Exquisite!

[@sergi3843]

My cat used to play this for my mom, my cat passed away 42 years ago and now i'm going to play this piece tomorrow for my octopus

[@davidofpiano423]

This comment wins

[@CatLover69420]

Sergi used to play this to his octopus, the octopus passed away 69 years ago and now his cat is going to play this piece to his mom, she passed away 42 years ago

[@lennyschwarz6683]

beautiful

[@m1ko406]

I’m so sorry for your loss how’s your octopus doin

[@EricChien95]

@@CatLover69420 Based on the information given, infer the age of Sergi.

[@WilliamJae]

Beethoven was such a genius. I just love this piece.

[@mudkip_btw]

It's sad how sometimes people underestimate his composition's value. I'm so glad I got my way into classical music. I didn't like any music beforehand

[@F-Man]

Welcome to the club! My advice - make sure to try a bit of everything by everyone and see where you end up. I've found my poison with Mozart, Bach, Händel, and the Haydn brothers.

[@zakiahart3919]

Indeed

[@rvc6506]

Beethoven WAS such a genius.

[@0스마일-d2u]

William Jae yes I like this piece too.

[@gilltoosey3844]

Barenboim is a genius. His playing and mastery of Beethoven is superb. Such sensitivity; I could listen to his recordings for hours. Wonderful recording!

[@joshlockhartnetwork]

Watching this on the day of his 81st birthday! I had no idea it was today, the irony. At any rate, happiest of birthdays to one of the true masters of this era. Thank you for providing endless hours of inspiration and music to study.

[@normavonammon5530]

My beloved genius pianist being perfect once more! What an amazing performance of this beautiful sonata. Daniel Barenboim understands Beethoven like no one else. The music is inside him, and he is inside the music. Brilliant, just brilliant! I love this man and love watching his expression when he plays. I feel fortunate to be alive at the same time that he is. What a gift!💖💓💕💋♥

[@user-qr9uh1fd8g]

He is beautiful and very blessed

[@thetruth495]

20 minutes of one of the greatest artistic creations from a human mind. Pure genius.

[@marityyost664]

Qué conmovedora y magistral interpretación!!! Orgullo argentino Sr Baremboin!!!!!!

[@Islandia69]

The best rendition I've ever heard of this piece so far...

[@m.a.3322]

I absolutely agree.

[@johnallanknight8452]

Indeed.

[@StanleyZheng]

YES! Somebody else who actually calls piano "songs" pieces!!!!!!!!!!!!! Songs are with vocals everyones!

[@JohannaMueller57]

A little too many exclamation marks to be that condescending for my taste.

[@Cadenza93]

I totally agree with you. I've heard this piece many times. this felt so fresh

[@anic.proulx]

I don't even see the piano, don't even see the man, not even the composer, just wonderful and touching music. Thank you so much Daniel! You do really know how to let the soul of music speak.

[@dwacheopus]

Are you blind?

[@anic.proulx]

@@dwacheopus No What I mean is that the music is so sincere that we can forget everything else.

[@kuromi-w3z9f]

This person has very unique way of understanding. And so rude as well. ​@@anic.proulx

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

​​@@anic.proulx You loose all sense of where you are, the music brings you to where it wants you, and in that sense, it shows you the very literal meaning of it's own understanding. I imagine one would be seeing literal notes flying by. The kind of song where there doesn't have to be a story for the music, you are there for the music alone.

[@norkini9960]

That second movement was absolutely stunning, incredibly performed

[@XiangChen1]

Absolutely! Quoting from an anime, "the first movement in 'Pathétique' is the current despair we live in. The third movement gives us a little bit of hope. And the second movement that ties them both together is love." And Barenboim plays it with heart-melting beauty.

[@xchaoztheory9987]

@@XiangChen1 what anime is that?

[@Phoenix_1611]

@@xchaoztheory9987 Takt Op: Destiny. This quote is from a scene in episode 2

[@rafaelchicodeguzman3546]

❤

[@Coasterdude02149]

Hands down this man has perfect phrasing...this is the best version of this I have ever heard. Makes me wish I never stopped playing as I had the first movement of this down. He sends chills down my spine.

[@benfarrow9498]

Bring it back! You’ll be so satisfied

[@Coasterdude02149]

@@benfarrow9498 I just started after moving house last year. Feels good! It's gonna take a bit to get back up to this but I'll eventually do it. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@matthewvarney6214]

He is so fully aware of the emotive capacity of this piece. Bravo.

[@kosztn]

I don’t see any dislikes. His interpretation of Beethoven is absolutely unique. Superb

[@nerdkidd05]

KZbin has removed the dislike counter, that's why you can't see them

[@0live0wire0]

Profound performance, very mature. This has to be my favorite. I feel that Barenboim really has an utmost understanding of Beethoven particularly.

[@DiIdoBaggins]

I don't know. When he does Mahler(5 in particular)... it's kinda something you never forget.

[@zizi33girlpanini87]

I never liked classical music. But my gf is a pianist and shes learning this, and I overheard her practicing and I burst in the room begging her to tell me what it was so i could find it here and listen anytime i want. It scratches a part of my brain i didnt know was itchy.

[@MonsieurFeshe]

Lol then you've been listening to the wrong classical music, this is good, but not even Beethovens best sonata!

[@zizi33girlpanini87]

@@MonsieurFeshe WHAT???? OMG PLEASE TELL ME WHAT HIS BEST IS!!!!

[@MonsieurFeshe]

@@zizi33girlpanini87 Ooh, idk if you have the same taste as me, but my favorites are Waldstein 1st movement, Appassionata 3rd movement, and if you've never heard moonlight sonata, it's pretty good. Unfortunately, it is a little overplayed, so I don't really enjoy it anymore. There's also Beethoven's 9th symphony, and his Kreutzer violin sonata, but I think those are acquired tastes. You should generally like classical music before you ever give them a try.

[@zizi33girlpanini87]

@@MonsieurFeshe I'll check them out! Thank you so much. I am slowly falling in love with the music so thank you! I'll take any and all suggestions❤

[@MonsieurFeshe]

@@zizi33girlpanini87 I really hope you enjoy them! I would love to know what you think of them, whether positive or negative. This music isn't always going to be for everyone, but I really do love sharing it with people.

[@charlottedredge6666]

Movement no.2 did not fail to make me cry, such unexplainable beauty by such a seemingly simplistic yet characterful melody

[@mudkip_btw]

2nd movement is the most beautiful part of any piece I've ever heard

[@ARIZJOE]

Yes, and it was heard every day on most classical music radio stations as the introduction to Karl Haas' "Adventures in Good Music" program. A theme song which cued your mind to the beauty of classical music, and reflections on that music.

[@1942ems]

Karl Haas, my favorite when I was in Ann Arbor in school (early '60's) and this sonata as an introduction has resonated over the years. I loved it was incorporated into a movie entitled " The Magic of Belle Island".

[@GarGlingT]

Not simple as sound, both left and right hand is essential.

[@aguy7726]

Charlotte Dredge I honestly like it better than Movements 1 and 3. It’s just, calming. Relaxing, and yet so inspiring, but it doesn’t fail on making you feel sad.

[@chrishaller1226]

One of the mostly beautiful of all Sonatas. Thank you so much maistro Barenboim for your interpretation. Your excellence shines so brightly

[@alienduck6176]

Beethoven: "Do you want to hear a sonata?" Crowd: :Yeeees!!!" Beethoven: "I said... DO YOU WANT TO HEAR A SONATA?" Crowd: "YEEEEEEEEES!" Beethoven: "I CAN'T HEAR YOU!"

[@hello_watsup9212]

rip

[@Trianonn]

Rip dude LMAO

[@Maja-uq5uw]

LMFAO

[@godschildjcreigns2976]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 That is so wrongggg

[@ElpidaZoi]

Stupid

[@martinsz441]

I just turned 6 months and I really dont know whats wrong with my generation, I really do love classical music, it reminds me my past life (maybe I even was Beethoven myself, or at least a very talented musician?!). I can play this piece onehanded drunk on a canoe down a wild mountain river while turned away from the piano and can dance the nutcracker in a white ballett dress... Its so easy, it just took me 1 week !!!

[@levolvik5231]

+Martin Szigeti Yeah... and i'm 8 years old, speak 12 languages fluently (arabic, turkish, english, french, german, spanish, portuguese, chinese, japanese, russian, greek and finnish) and can play beethovens 32 sonatas and all of chopins etudes by heart during sleep

[@ryanshi6254]

And I'm normal...

[@dimitri_i_s2076]

+Martin Szigeti I can do all that while cumming.

[@levolvik5231]

the cake is a lie make a vid about that please

[@definitelynotofficial7350]

Oh yeah? I can't. But I have a friend that can, and he just turned 5 months old, so by definition he is better than you! Plus he already graduated college, started smoking, quit smoking, became an alcoholic, traveled across the globe, quit being an alcoholic, made a family, had grandchildren, and died, all while on a unicycle. Beat that.

[@MadableStudios]

I fondly remember my brother playing this piece when I was younger. Listening to the sheer power of the piece, I was amazed. I was already learning the piano at the time, but hearing him play this especially motivated me to get to that level. And now, I’m practicing sonatas by Beethoven and Haydn, and having the time of my life. Each piece that Beethoven wrote, had a specific meaning to it. Attention to detail is so important to fully grasp the message Beethoven is trying to send. I don’t think my love for his music, let alone any other great composers music will ever be extinguished.

[@user-qr9uh1fd8g]

Wow! God has blessed this beautiful man. I admire his immense talents and his dedication to achieve in music. Love and respect

[@m1ko406]

when beethoven plays “Pathetique” when i play “Pathetic”

[@shosho_hrubblefongers9311]

It is literally the same word origin ya know

[@zacksima8333]

@@shosho_hrubblefongers9311 meaning is different though - pathetique means passionate

[@kitasa2877]

pain peko

[@nonyabidness5708]

You just made me snort... feels wrong while listening to this but I feel ya... 🤣

[@blueiris574]

@@zacksima8333 It can also mean pathetic.

[@galyapyasetsky]

Happy birthday to you, dear Maestro Daniel Barenboim! Many happy returns of the day! Great thanks to you for letting me to know all the works of Beethoven in your brilliant performance!

[@12321dantheman]

Now watch me whip. Now watch me nae nae. Now watch me whip. Now watch me nae nae.

[@EricShentheMasterChief]

+while you were reading this name, I stole your car that grammar tho

[@12321dantheman]

Monster IC favourite, favouriter,favouritest

[@cecilereve489]

+while you were reading this name, I stole your car yes indeed, one of the best

[@SamAndrew27]

+while you were reading this name, I stole your car: Like your profile pic. Bach that ass up, lolol.

[@12321dantheman]

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[@comandonigeria1307]

I. Grave -- Allegro di molto e con brio 0:19 - Intro: 0:19 - Exposición: 2:05 - Desarrollo: 5:34 - Reexposición: 7:12 II. Adagio cantabile 9:46 - A: 9:46 - B: 10:57 - A: 11:54 - C: 12:29 - A': 13:25 - Coda: 14:25 III. Rondo: Allegro 15:11 - A: 15:11 - B: 15:33 - A: 16:31 - C: 16:52 - A: 17:49 - B': 18:08 - A: 18:59 - Coda: 19:08

[@brozomicki-sothe307]

Thanks

[@Ben-eg6vu]

Into 1-10 Exposition 11-132 Codetta 121-132 Development 133-194 Recapitulation 195-294 Coda 295-310

[@Joismynameliterally198]

Thank you

[@meanmrmusician9469]

During the Adagio, the second A is actually A' as it is shorter, making the third A A''.

[@endaputri2288]

Holyyy, I can't understand anything about this comment's section 😢

[@lil2873]

Sadness, like laughter, is an universal language. That is why we all love this piece. When I listen to it, I seem to be listening to the story of Beethoven's life. And it's exquisitely sad and beautiful at the same time. Thank you for posting.

[@matthewroberts785]

It's so impressive how he can switch contexts between such different pieces. He swaps his emotional context in seconds and then plays pieces perfectly. What a genius.

[@goktugblack]

This piece is one of those immortal pieces that seem to exist since the beginning of time. It is hard to believe it didn't until the end of 18th century.... Like 5th symphony. Like swan lake. like Chopin's Ballade. 1 like Mozart's 40th symphony and 20 piano concerto among many others. Humanity should really come up with a plan to preserve these if something happens to Earth...

[@zStarklStudiosInc]

+Göktuğ Kaya Music on a spaceship heading for a new planet maybe :)

[@tacticalassin]

+Kénan Zeljković Actually, on the voyager I believe there are some recordings of classical music. Here's a list of all the pieces/songs on it! voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/spacecraft/music.html

[@zStarklStudiosInc]

tacticalassin Very cool, thanks for sharing :)

[@goktugblack]

very limited... No Chopin, No Schubert, no Rach, no Brahms.....

[@gsm2424]

Secondary music...

[@muse-jeong2767]

I feel so much painful beauty from the pianist’s playing… so aching, breaking my heart… but incredibly beautiful… sometimes I wonder what if Beethoven is alive and see how many wonderful musicians have played his music admiring and praising his immoral masterpieces…. I am just crying listening to this with all combined emotions… ❤️😭😭

[@Tarbh1947]

One of those extraodinary pieces that moves me to weeping. So powerful!

[@Fanglad]

Thanks so much for this. I played this when I completed my Assoc. Mus. (Paed.) in 1972. Though I was something of a Bach fanboy at the time I loved this piece and did well with it on my exam. Barenboim’s interpretation is inspiring (as are his political efforts in the Middle East). I remember him as a young lion in his twenties with the wonderful Jacqueline Du Pré. They were the Jagger / Faithfull of the classical world, but his playing as an older man has more depth than it had then. Like Gould’s revisiting of the Goldberg Variations. I am 73 years old now and I just went down and dug the piece up again after fifty years and found that I can still play most of it at speed. Thanks for reminding me of the genius of both Barenboim and Beethoven.

[@katrinat.3032]

That’s awesome! Play my friend! Never stop!🎼🎶🎶🎶

[@Fanglad]

@@katrinat.3032 Thanks so much for this. Great music, playing it or listening to it, is a great comfort and joy for me. I hope it is the same for you.

[@Fanglad]

Great music is indeed a great comfort and joy. When life turns dark for me I turn to the music of Beethoven, Bach and others and light prevails. Thank you for your comment and good wishes.

[@zamu800]

Every time I hear it I cry😢His music touches my soul and heals me💘

[@powerflower6727]

Barenboim at his best, a tremendous recording.

[@marclambert1172]

Quelle chance de disposer de cette enregistrement en ligne : Vingt minutes de bonheur en compagnie de ce formidable pianiste interprétant l'une des plus belle pièce du répertoire ! un jalon pour l'éternité.

[@stonestone1000]

It is heartbreakingly beautiful - I found tears coming due to the beauty of it. Thank you Daniel, Thank you Beethoven Bravo !!

[@dariofederici1316]

Man, those first notes of the adagio cantabile they hit so hard I cried like a baby for ten minutes, mr Beethoven you are the light of hope that guides mankind through the Darkness, in an endless journey to Beauty and Freedom. May this light shine forever in the soul of every truly good men.

[@gabiiiuuu]

First and third movements are so iconic and powerful that many forget how exquisitely soft and romantic is the second one 😭🙏🏼

[@bgburnz]

When it comes to Beethoven pieces - Barenboim is the best performer you can find.

[@lessisx]

Dimitar Ivanov Kempff salutes you

[@demon_sucking_me_off1790]

Valentina lisitza is better

[@brucknerian9664]

Barenboim likely plays just as Beethoven did, powerfully and brilliantly.

[@victorinoxis]

I guess you are forgetting Claudio Arrau

[@charlesbeaudelair8331]

I'd say: Barenboim, Brendel, Kempff are all impressive. But at the moment I would put Barenboim first, too.

[@dylanchia8588]

This is the best interpretation of this piece, by Mr. Daniel Barenboim. This is some of the best that humanity has ever seen.

[@constiffpiano2684]

The dynamic control is incredible - from pianissimo to fortissimo - achieving all kinds of tones from mellow to bright!

[@genmama1955]

When I was studying for my music degree, I got to listen to this every week as the student learning the piece was in the process of learning it. What a joy. My mom also had Pathétique in her repertoire.

[@-AlbertEinstein-]

coming from the wrong sides of the tracks i was never exposed to this kind of passion, and finding this ignites my spirit, it speaks to me of joy and peace and higher enlightenment. oh what a magical beautiful world we live in, music truly touches us in so many ways. it should really be 1 of the wonders of the world.

[@brianbernstein3826]

I laugh whenever I hear people like Leonard Bernstein saying Beethoven couldn't write melodies well. The second movement of this sonata contains one of the single greatest melodies ever written...

[@retrogamerdave362]

I think what Bernstein was getting at is that when you take Beethoven's writing apart, his "melodies" were often more rhythmic or motivic than melodic. Some composers can spit out a beautiful melody more easily than others. Bernstein wasn't saying that Beethoven couldn't write a good melody- just that it wasn't as easy or natural for him as it was, for instance for Chopin or Tchaikovsky.

[@brianbernstein3826]

retrogamerdave I'd have to go back and watch the interview but I seem to remember him distinctly saying Beethoven couldn't write a good melody. Yes Chopin and Tchaikovsky are stronger melodists... however, Mozart is the king of melodic creativity hands down imo

[@kurcsics2012]

retrogamerdave And Schubert or Mozart.

[@giorgosmalefas170]

what bernstein said has a point... It was not as easy for him to write melodiew as it was for other composers.. It does'n mean that he didn't write melodies which will never be forgotten, even if they are simple.

[@brianbernstein3826]

giorgos malefas melodies "weren't as easy for him as other composers?" I've read many biographies on the man and I'm quite certain he never confessed to struggling with writing melodies. You're kinda speculating about what was easy or hard for a mega mega genius, who lived over two centuries ago. I'm not sure what your definition of a "simple" melody is, especially since Beethoven often wrote ridiculously complex melodies… (see the fugue of the hammerklavier)

[@ritamantovani1963]

Daniel Barenboim is my favorite pianist. Thank you for all your work, skillness and passion.

[@anthonytravis1420]

You're welcome

[@theexcaliburone5933]

Such skillness

[@positivityisalwaysbetterth2465]

Now this is a masterpiece. A work of art, Beethoven would be so proud of his work and how David played it so well with so much power and emotion. Always will be a all time favorite!

[@tomaschupek8002]

This is just pure human expression. There is no sound without emotions. Maestro Beethoven and phenomenal Daniel 👏

[@ceniaxu5866]

Love his performance. Everything is in his control, and I love this feeling, he is a great master.

[@runnindownadream990]

The second movement is so touching and the way Barenboim does it it's wonderful

[@haroldkameya6620]

The second movement was played as a postlude to a church service where a rather depressing announcement had been made. When the the familiar rising notes were played, I felt that the dark cloud was being magically lifted by those notes!

[@azhaeltrejo7527]

D. Barenboim is on another level, just flawless.

[@m00nlyte394]

Wow. So beautifully played. Beethoven and Barenboim are an incredible combination.

[@AlexanderOakenfold]

Pure bliss. This piece has all four seasons happening in music. You may feel all stages of live with every movement. Magnifique! 🤌🏻

[@山田章章]

Beethoven Sonata No. 8, Op. 13 is always a wonderful piece to hear. It is immortal forever.

[@galyapyasetsky]

I’d like to express my great thanks to Maestro Daniel Barenboim for his playing the Pathetique Sonata by Beethoven. Listening to it gives me such deep feelings and the sound of music stay with me for a long time. All bad feelings go away and only your performance of Beethoven makes me calm and confident. Bravo, dear Maestro!

[@craigr.celendar2069]

I love the way Daniel Barenboim plays the piano!

[@thomashollaender5019]

C'est MAGNIFIQUE !! Daniel Barenboim interprète remarquablement bien la Pathétique. Je l'admire !!!

[@nanzhao8986]

Oui oui, j’adore music classic

[@asredbirdy]

I just love to hear his playing. There’s so much feeling in it. I keep listening to it.

[@anthonycox1236]

He draws you in to the piece emotionally like no other. THE sonata Master.

[@yys5919]

I can't imagine how well and deep Barenboim understand Beethoven's music.

[@stefanast1981]

He specialized!!

[@erne-7035]

This is the best version on youtube! Barenboim is unmatched when it comes to Beethoven.

[@miki06ist]

How on earth one can dislike this beautiful music and masterful performance?! I listen to Zappa, Beefheart, jazz and punk, but always try to find time to listen to classical composers. Beethoven's "Pathetique Sonata" is a masterpiece.

[@eminaagraz5484]

My mom is a piano player and has been for 35 years she used to play me this when I was younger and I think this piece is incredibly beautiful, she sticks to more jazzy songs which I’m not a big fan of but on occasion she’ll play this piece and I’m in love with it.

[@jochanaan58]

Barenboim shows us that he can play this great music exactly as written, yet with profound individuality, YET channeling Beethoven's spirit. That comes from a life well spent in music. He takes his place with Schnabel, Serkin, Arrau, Petri and Brendel as one of the greatest Beethoven pianists.

[@katrinat.3032]

And he performed it without sheet music

[@virafmehta5567]

Just love the way the second movement was played. So serene and blissful.

[@thinhho93]

Great music. Also I'm voting for whoever president candidate vouches to make KZbin ads on classical music illegal.

[@The_Fighter03]

At least they play after each piece and not during

[@rembo96]

Try AdBlock.

[@Tim.Weaver]

I'm using Adblock Plus, and I never see any ads on KZbin

[@justcoffeeman]

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[@kasajizo8963]

Click on 20:18 and press replay to get rid of ads

[@islanderblondi5210]

My friend played this piece on our farewell (last day we had together at school, now we have graduated from school) and this recording reminds me of him... it brings back beautiful memories♡

[@lilracoonvevo1112]

1 grave Allegro di molto e con brio 0:19 2 adagio cantabille 9:46 3 rondo : allegro 15:11

[@JT-rg7kl]

Utterly transformational interpretation. Had me in tears at certain points. Love Daniel looking a tiny bit like old man Ludwig himself!

[@ChrisKogos]

Flawless.

[@okiean1321]

Pizza time

[@snoochmangoosh5006]

Shut

[@WH40KHero]

You here? Woah, i didnt know you were a fan of classical music.

[@sn0wybabi]

100th like

[@snoochmangoosh5006]

@@sn0wybabi stfu

[@GouganeBarra-u4t]

Barenboim should be called Midas... because every key he touches turns to gold. A masterful interpretation of this majestic masterpiece... what a genius composition by Beethoven it is !

[@playpiano4u]

I love the way Barenboim plays all of the Beethoven Sonatas!

[@gustavosousa473]

Happy birthday, Beethoven! Your musical genius makes me put you as my favorite composer, but not only that: it always amazes me what you beared in your live, not only the dreadful lost of the hearing, but the lack of luck on love, the dispute for your nephew and all the disagreements you faced. But of course, you didn't give up, you lively fought all the setbacks with pride and perseverance. And although all that may be true, I don't doubt you were also happy, your life wasn't filled only with sorrow, from the perception I had reading some of your biographies. You had a genuine and honest character and many times you had the joy of being surrounded by friends. I thank you for all the gifts you left for all the generations to come!

[@katrinat.3032]

Wonderful to hear your conversation with LVB. He is a quite hero in my heart for the same reasons. Just unwilling to submit to his hearing loss. He just persevered. Especially after a terrible childhood

[@francespelinta]

Watching this piece performed live in front of my eyes is still something I haven't achieved on my bucket list. At least KZbin makes me feel I've been to one.

[@TheAndrewWray]

I well remember the joy I felt when I played this Pathetique Sonata - that was before I broke 2 fingers of my left hand playing rugby after whhich I could not pay my piano nor my guitar - that was in 1955 - I would much appreciate still being able to play my piano durimng this pandemic lockdown

[@aaronhuang580]

Ouch!!! I play volleyball and have never jammed my fingers in my whole life.

[@MrSF247]

Which two fingers? For inspiration, look to Django Reinhardt who lost the use of three of his left hand fingers from a caravan fire when he was 12 and still played beautiful soloing with his index and middle fingers. He was somewhat able to throw up his third finger to bar some chords. With piano, simplify the bass and compensate where able to with the right. Don't give up playing! Might not be able to play all the same pieces or to the proficiency, but you can still play and create music.

[@tatsustimulus9671]

@@MrSF247 Your right! Even with disabilities we are still able to enjoy if we don't lose hope. Best wish.

[@indaadams9912]

@@tatsustimulus9671 you’re not your..

[@f1nnp]

@@indaadams9912 no one cares, okay? Stfu

[@shermanngjazz]

Whenever I want to listen to a Beethoven piano recording, Barenboim is my go-to choice.

[@Julia19524]

This pianist is just AMAZING. I wish him to live many many many more years and play such beautifully. God bless you dear Daniel!!!

[@984francis]

He's a lovely person. And he shares himself freely, with authority yet without arrogance.

[@utezurheide2647]

One of my favorite piano sonatas I've ever heard. Beethoven and Daniel Barenboim are just amazing!!! Absolutely brilliant A long time ago , I also played this sonata . Life is not worth living without classical music . Classical music has helped me over many low points !

[@katrinat.3032]

I know! Classical music is the one thing I can say I’m passionate about. I don’t play an instrument. But I LOVE classical music. During a good piece it’s like time stands still.

[@gerardobarba4103]

He’s a vampire that has been playing the piano for 500 years. Also he taught Beethoven this masterpiece.

[@gianfrancoabbaticchio3412]

Ability, style, transport and feeling. There were here two autors, Ludwig and Daniel. Thank them very much.

[@thomasvervoort5809]

The spirit of Beethoven reincarnated in this man's body. How he is able to get every note perfect in this perfect piece is wonderful

[@katrinat.3032]

That is a great description of Barenboim. And he is pretty old. I feel when we lose Barenboim we’ll lose a connection Or better yet a conduit for pure Beethoven.

[@c.a.7522]

Everytime I here Maestro Barenboim playing Beethoven it's like I could see the spirit of Beethoven reaching him the hands though the keys of the piano an talking to him. The Maestro shares this moments with us fortunately to see and here this. There is no space or time existent, this can be reached only through music in perfection.

[@martinoakley4309]

You are missing interpunctual signs. Nigga

[@MerNaiad]

The man learned all Beethoven piano pieces by memory when he was just a kid and he dedicated all his carreer to study amd TEACH another world renowned pianists how to correctly interpretate these compositions. If he' not the best description of Beethovens reincarnation, I'm nothing but disapointed with life.

[@pilgrim42]

One of my favorite piano pieces by my favorite pianist.

[@davidpike9590]

Pure genius from both composer and pianist.. No more need be said!