Kovacevich On Beethoven's Waldstein Sonata - Pedalling Techniques

Stephen Kovacevich's piano masterclass on the 'Waldstein' Piano Sonata, recorded at the Verbier Festival Academy. In this clip, Kovacevich teaches Claire Huangci how to use the pedal in a historical context. The full 100-minute class is available to buy at our download store - bit.ly/KovacevichBe21YT or at our DVD store - www.masterclassfoundation.org/...
(Student: Claire Huangci, now an accomplished performer)
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[@lachlang683]

The opening melody of this movement is a perfect example of Beethoven's sheer genius! Simple, yet so complete!

[@harriter88]

what i love about SK he critiques within a framework of encouragment and respect for the the artists individuality whatever level they are at this gal we all know is a monster pianist just listen to her prokofiev tocatta but i just love when he sayes defferential things like im stopping u not because i dont think its good...and he sits with the score and unlike almost every other piano master class i have seen he does not demonstrate by playing himself ie move over kid this is how it goes you do

[@Highinsight7]

I know...!!!! She plays like a DREAM...!!! I loved her from her first note...! So genuine and thoughtful... How WONDERFUL for us to watch a GREAT artist... working with a young future great artist....

[@MD-md4th]

I love how SK says the main theme “floats”. That sense of floating is to me what separates his own performances of this music from all others. Others make it sound dreamy, but SK makes it float in understated majesty.

[@lanechange2795]

She refuses to be distracted by her bra strap as she soldiers on. That's the mark of a pro. I play the Waldstein Sonata, but I never have played those left hand runs as beautifully articulated as her.

[@bifeldman]

Boy, she was giving it everything.

[@fystasjoppheng]

If I could choose a pianist to teach me, I would prefer Stephen Kovacevich!

[@singerofpraise]

CLAIRE HUANGCI!!!!!!!!!!

[@katbullar]

geezzzz, she is good!

[@lu88lu97]

Amazing !!!

[@whoisthispianist01]

she was excellent. what was her name?

[@pianoredux7516]

Why have none of the commenters noted that the audio is completely out of sync with the pianist's fingers? Bizarre that this video would be uploaded in such condition.

[@hansdekorver7365]

Today the audio is sync. with the pianist's fingers !

[@Istarilight17]

It's easier to play that way. It would be a lot harder if you shift both hands just to hit the low C and G octave, while keeping the harmony legato.

[@sebastiantorres2542]

Sound is delayed, right???

[@TJFNYC212]

Bishop K's Les Adieux is awesome

[@Sophiestelle]

@ringmaster11710 She is a great artist! ...And you are? ...Make some respect!

[@ringmaster11710]

@Sophiestelle she is good. i just think its funny it fell during an intense piece like this

[@danielgol5907]

The video lags the sound by several seconds.

[@sammychaz1]

Perhaps the tempo was a little to fast for my liking. Anyway a good performance.

[@richard165s]

Extra bar at 0:34

[@gatozorbasss]

claire huangci

[@wynton5364]

@ringmaster11710 while I think it funnier when she pulls the straps back...

[@kavi.lal.]

students name?

[@terrygowork]

Who is she? Is she Claire Huangci?

[@FreakShreek]

Death becomes me!

[@ringmaster11710]

i think the bra strap that falls is hilarious

[@RoboticsBay]

Smashing the keyboard doesn't make music sadly