Beethoven Sonata no.24 “À Thérèse” András Schiff

[@kennywood6434]

Only Schiff would choose this sonata for an encore. I have to wonder if ANYONE has ever played it as such. It's relatively unplayed to begin with and like the other 31 it's a diamond of the highest caliber. Love it!

[@andrestruus5475]

One of Beethoven's own favourite sonatas

[@rsjmd]

Beautiful, such that I can't add much to the warm musical comments. But I must commend the maestro for his beautiful tie choice with the tastefully choice of suit! Bravo.

[@tarikeld11]

This is one of the best performances ever, I think my new favorite one - how beautiful he plays the main theme at 0:26, and listen how he emphasizes the lower voice at 3:02 and 8:05

[@PaterEcstaticus888]

Yes!

[@fazergazer]

In Beethoven the classical-romantic sonata reaches fullest flower.❤ Schiff-Andras brings it to life in this remarkable gem of a performance❤

[@DirkdeZwijger]

incredible sonata! The first movement is played lovely

[@sobakakustovsky3909]

The audience is so incredibly attentive! You won't find such a non-coughing closed-eyed audience in Europe!

[@LouisEmery]

I'm the same attentive way just sitting in front of my computer!! I was about to write the same thing you wrote.

[@PianistStefanBoetel]

Sometimes Japanese close their eyes in public because they actually sleep. Unpaid overwork is a big issue in Japan and you will find Japanese use every opportunity to get some sleep for example in the train, during meetings at work or a solemn concert. Sleeping in public has a good image in Japan and is seen as prove that the person works hard and thus needs to rest. I don’t say this audience is sleeping here but some people whose eyes are closed could actually sleep or nap.

[@archinsoni1254]

Try America And you'll understand what an obscene audience means.

[@LouisEmery]

I just now noticed the Japanese audience. Very respectful. I can't even fidget in my chair at the computer, or leave before it is finished.

[@alexrrd5512]

Bösendorfer is unrivalled. What a sound !

[@lvb1770]

This is the only Beethoven sonata to open with a theme that never returns. It is a true introduction.

[@rsjmd]

Musically, wouldn't those first few bars really represent a brief prelude, or introduction as opposed to a theme?

[@apostolismoschopoulos1876]

7:54 second movement. He looks so cheerful and happy!

[@edwardweaver1467]

Let's see.

[@エイトマン-g3w]

「もう少しで終わり。さぁ帰れるぞ」という笑いでしょう。

[@fazergazer]

It is not possible to listen to this performance and not feel there is hope for humanity yet❤

[@eytonshalomsandiego]

love schiff's playing so much, and this piece.

[@ИринаСветлова-т1б]

То ЛУЧШЕЕ, что я имею в жизни! Такая ЯСНОСТЬ!! Будто с небес КТО ТО напрямую посылает тебе ЭТИ ЗВУКИ И МЫСЛИ !! БРАВО, АНДРАШ ШИФФ!! Слушать Вас -- БЛАЖЕНСТВО... 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@bayarbuyan84]

Started with a C minor sonata and finished with a C major Bach, it’s great

[@antoninopirrone2541]

👏👏👏👏👏🌺💐❤️💕💕💕💕

[@carlaottoboni4351]

7:54 allegro vivace

[@loganfruchtman953]

7:54 Rule Britannia

[@JohannesBrahms-1833]

🌹🌹🌹

[@edwardweaver1467]

Cool.

[@cneonnu]

7:54

[@fredericlinden]

Are there not any dynamics in this score ?!

[@Numberonesorabjifan]

Did he play the entire sonata as an encore?

[@kennywood6434]

I once heard him play the entire Italian Concerto as an encore AFTER four Beethoven sonatas on his program in Ann Arbor.

[@chester6343]

It's astounding the amount of music Schiff has played, he may not have the greatest technique but his touch and musicality is almost unrivalled in my opinion. A pianists pianist no doubt.

[@kennywood6434]

@@chester6343He has phenomenal technique. THAT is one of THE biggest reasons he's able to cover the vast amount of repertoire you mentioned.

[@chester6343]

@@kennywood6434 his technique is not the reason for his huge repertory, Horowitz had good technique but by his own admission a small repertoire. Schiff has a great mind that is why.

[@kennywood6434]

@chester6343 no one builds a rep with their mind. Strong technique is a must for any large rep. It's, literally, what allows you to keep building.

[@user-fe7ub6rw3x]

0:10

[@Robert...Schrey]

I sometimes wonder if it is possible to play Beethoven in a decidedly Mozartian style.

[@bubffm]

Here you have the answer 😉

[@Robert...Schrey]

@@bubffm well, it sounds like Schumann here and there.

[@irinavassvetlova]

Бетховен имеет много разных состояний, характеров, Он жил тоже не в безвоздушном пространстве, вырабатывая свой уникальный стиль. Изучайте, - в связи с чем написано то или иное сочинение!! Читайте кому адресовано сочинение... Андраш Шифф крупный эксперт в области Музыкознания. И к тому же у А ндраша Шиффа есть личный подход и взгляд на то, чем Он занимается всю Жизнь!! Слушайте и учитесь!! Сопоставляйте!! Предпочитайте!!

[@ExpirisYT]

agreed!@@irinavassvetlova

[@edwardweaver1467]

That sounds like a musical challenge.

[@smitlag]

Slow........

[@user-fe7ub6rw3x]

7:54

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7:53