Tiffany Poon plays Beethoven Moonlight Sonata

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Tiffany Poon, age 13, performs a solo recital at Paul Hall, The Juilliard School on November 13, 2010. (Part 2)
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If anyone is interested in music theory, • Analysis: Beethoven's ... is a video of the harmonic analysis of the 1st movement done by a professor with the audio from this performance.
贝多芬 月光奏鸣曲
ベートーヴェン「月光」

[@ssnoc]

I dislike the term “gifted” - This is the result of intense discipline, determination and very hard work - for a long time. Brava Tiffany 👏

[@pseudopetrus]

Rob I could try to master this piece, but even with a heroic effort I would not come close to what this gifted lady has achieved. Nothing wrong with gifts, you still need to work hard to bring them to fruition.

[@johnathansmall1899]

pseudopetrus no such thing as gifts in music. As wrong as it may seem, you can get to this girls level if you do her practise regime for as long as she has. I would’ve agreed with you when I was only playing for a year, but as I progress, I feel myself get better than I ever thought.

[@Steve_A_R]

It's a gift and effort.

[@johnathansmall1899]

Steve AR just effort no gifts. Do you think she was playing whole concertos when she first touched a piano? Just like everyone she would have struggled to do a triad when she started, it’s just that she easily would’ve practised at least 3 hours a day to get to this level

[@glaswasser]

well maybe she's gifted to have the discipline and determination ;) Since I see it that way, I can pardon people for using that term :)

[@MJ-kh8qy]

That one person at a party: You got a piano? May i play? Im not that good though. Also that person:

[@nikitaellenoir8588]

So true

[@foxygrandpa_9139]

M J nah they usually play fur Elise lmao

[@swift_lordyt6865]

@@foxygrandpa_9139 lol

[@CamilaSaurus]

@@foxygrandpa_9139 Oh no, I can see myself doing this in the imaginary scenario haha. Well, note to self to play something surprising.

[@foxygrandpa_9139]

@@CamilaSaurus I used to do the classic old imaginary scenario, well up until I learned this piece lol. Learning the start of the third movement is the hardest, then the rest of it comes somewhat naturally

[@armandoramdass5203]

The First movement is so gentle. Wow. It feels so liquid, like a gentle rain falling.

[@Majestic469]

The third feels like a gushing waterfall

[@Belair1962]

The third feels like a continuous tsunami

[@broundothisrightneow]

@@Majestic469 you should listen to gaspard de la nuit :p

[@tamartsomaia7751]

Armando Ramdass I felt that too so gentle

[@harequind6670]

i love playing it-- you can feel the music and you can pour your inner feelings into it. It's great

[@jessielu8235]

Timestamps: 0:45-1st Movement 6:35-2nd Movement 9:09-3rd Movement

[@kaosstraxx4119]

4:47 coughing🤭

[@serin_rxses3128]

@@kaosstraxx4119 😳😳😳corona??

[@wooshbait36]

@@serin_rxses3128 Cringe kid

[@serin_rxses3128]

@@wooshbait36 Thanks but I never asked for your opinion-

[@skyegerrard3501]

Izuku Midoriya roasted

[@etheriousrebi]

Imagine completely mastering the 3rd movement. You’d look so cool.

[@bromeolaw5917]

kApRiSuN it’s a fun party trick at school haha

[@johncapodilupo6876]

Bromeolaw it’s not a trick though.

[@advayiyer6456]

impossible to completly master it ;)

[@深夜-l9f]

those years would pay off

[@advayiyer6456]

@K.I.N.G 666 yes, I truly believe its impossible to completly master a piece of art like this, because then it would be perfection and humans aren't capable of that

[@nao3815]

AGE 13 ? NO MUSIC SHEET ? ARE YOU KIDDING ME ?! She is more than amazing, i dont even have words to describe her talent !

[@masierity2917]

Naomie Mnd she is amazing. That much time and dedication allows for muscle memory so that you do not need sheet music. Albeit a few errors. She did amazing and it is absolutely beautiful!

[@rargnari2606]

The best age to teach a child the piano is around 4 or 5 because at that age they hear and know pitches better than adults .. plus piano is extremely hard to play and it can be so hard to play that people sometimes start losing their talent .. she’s very talented and I hope she doesn’t lose her talent

[@fernandezfredzex5865]

It's practice

[@danielchernilov5740]

@@rargnari2606 well I started learning the piano when I was 5 and playing it when I was 6, I'm 14 now and I just started playing heroic polonaise, I guess thats good but when she was 14 she played things that I would probably never play. I guess it's the amount of effort that decides how good you will be and less the age you started.

[@rargnari2606]

@@danielchernilov5740 I'm just kinda basing it off of what I grew up around but yeah that's true

[@xactoo]

If you look and listen with an open heart, I think you may realize that this video is a truly amazing gift to humanity. Think about how many hours she has spent mastering her talent, how close she is to that music she is playing, and how you get to witness up close. The only thing better would be to be in the room sitting 5 feet from her, and the only thing better than that would to actually be her, playing the music.

[@linabingbing3881]

👏yes beautifully written

[@jusmt5079]

@@linabingbing3881 you have taken the words from my mouth

[@jusmt5079]

@@andydu723 please search up "to rebuttal". Anything that is an action is considered a verb. NO MATTER WHAT

[@alienwarefan52]

@@jusmt5079 you guys need to chill. Over here arguing nd shit fuckin up my Beethoven

[@jusmt5079]

@@andydu723 oh you're right. I did spell it wrong. It was an ACCIDENT. I guess it is kind of hard to mispell something in mkre than one post.😉😉

[@meow8047]

This is how I imagine myself after practice piano for 5 mins

[@iconiceditz4]

i’ve been playing piano for about 5 or 6 years and i’m proud to say that i do not know how to play this lmao

[@percylewis6821]

@@iconiceditz4 Do you consistently play everyday or just whenever

[@hnma5420]

whilst I'm playing marry had a little lamb for the rest of my life

[@viktorijapetrova9127]

@@percylewis6821 i play the piano for almost 9 years now almost everyday and I'm 14. This piece is easy and slow, you just need to have the emotions to play it. You know what i mean? You have to feel it to play it.

[@elizabetaaa]

see one day i do seven hours another i do 2 it’s how much i feel my pieces need work i find this type of practice fit for me

[@subbyasmr9954]

9:03 when you're texting on a group chat and have to get your joke in before the subject changes

[@Bri-ph8dq]

Jaedon 😂

[@yrozinc358]

This is so true

[@JixDoesGaming]

Jaedon 😂😂😂😂😂

[@essentiallyitsamy]

But then the subject change right after you were abt to get your joke in so you have to erase it all 😔

[@CoolNinja925]

Leave jokes aside and enjoy this beautiful piece of art.

[@brio9282]

Playing without sheet music is not hard, playing with emotion is.

[@getmad9199]

cloud 9 are shit

[@jaycehingtgen2507]

get mad lol a bit off topic😂

[@gabrielcodina5466]

Absolutely! There’s no denying that!

[@hughmungus6838]

You are projecting, YOU got emotional listening to this, the girl playing showed no emotion whatsoever

[@ospuker]

Hugh Mungus she played the piece emotionally though

[@mreaganismyhero]

Ok. If somebody will just show me where middle C is I think I've got this.

[@user-xo2ts7ob5r]

+slick willie hahahaha

[@Audesho1]

+slick willie its the 4th c

[@Audesho1]

from left

[@myles7771]

+slick willie It's the last key to the right. You can't miss it.

[@huhulili9021]

+zvelekva how about try covering your eyes while looking at the score?

[@quinnriutta]

Her interpretation of the first movement is one of my favorites, I feel most pianists play that movement far to quickly.

[@Caliber24]

IMO I think she plays it a bit faster than Claudio I like both tempos but I would play the way he plays

[@avariwilson1455]

I'm one of the pianist who plays it slightly faster. The idea is that the piece is three pages long and playing it too slow can result in the audience losing interest. This is just a generalisation of course, you can't account for each individual's preference during a performance. So I just play it my way.

[@Caliber24]

@@avariwilson1455 well I can vary my speed in different areas so I can be loud soft play fast or slow play me all at the same time 😂

[@quinnriutta]

@@avariwilson1455 True enough, I personally play it for my own enjoyment as my playing abilities are far from concert pianist level.

[@avariwilson1455]

@@quinnriutta But you don't need to be a concert pianist to still be great, which I'll bet you are:)

[@CancanDragors]

I have never been more upset, over an ad interrupting a video before

[@paulwilson3434]

$13.95 no adds

[@nerdydrew6818]

Was it a simply piano ad 😂

[@johnromanchuk9478]

NerdyDrew Uber...yecch

[@alenb7737]

skip to te very end of the vid and replay no ads will pop up

[@catkeys6911]

I hate the idea that I'm doing an ad here, but Premium is well worth it. No ads.

[@MH-rv7jg]

I am so jealous of how she plays with such emotion I'm playing this piece in a recital on Sunday and I'm so nervous gosh😬

[@greatdetectivefurudoerika1589]

11 months late but I believe in you.

[@elideangeli5098]

M H wow I know I’m late but I hope it went well, kudos to you for being able to play this!

[@nilpelin]

Did it went good?

[@cswalker21]

A year late but I believe you did great!

[@factsverse9957]

Record yourself performing the piece, upload it and enjoy fame 😀

[@ilovecats2475]

Alright i know this is off topic but can we just take a moment to appreciate how beautifully glossy her hair is?!

[@JTD472]

Minebreak lol. Extra funny finding some shit like that on a video like this

[@Boris_Chang]

She obviously conditions.

[@bleedblue9657]

No

[@elvispresley1085]

Ilovecats head and shoulders

[@BodilessVoice]

She's beautiful

[@fionar4151]

Dude she played this masterpiece 10 years ago, and we’re probably sitting at home, and on our phones 😭

[@miomio4089]

Everyone has their own talents or at least tries! as I can see you watch anime...you are man of couture 🗿 btw by watching anime you can find many many hobbies For ex I watched Your Lie In April after quitting piano, and now I am back better than ever!

[@shinshin8527]

De haber podido y tener las oportunidades me gustaría aprender piano, pero eso ya es imposible para mí, ): me obligan a jugar baloncesto así que no puedo.

[@shinshin8527]

@@miomio4089 la verdad yo no creo que tenga ningún talento.

[@TheRealist1.]

You can't manufacture talent and passion. I guess we have passion for observing talent on our phones.

[@_holisoyveru]

I didn't notice this was 11 years ago...

[@willowandluka5302]

1st Movement: Okay I can play that, not too bad 2nd Movement: Okay well I’m gonna need some time to practice 3rd Movement: Ok next song

[@kanthimathidawson352]

I can play all and I'm 12 and Asian

[@TheKwaluudhiPrinces]

Cole Lutz I know right 😂😂

[@sofiadiaz1367]

I'm with you

[@cracknblast8247]

It's a piece, not a song

[@tetianakirbaba7768]

Can you play better?

[@coolbeans78]

I’m here playing Beethoven as well Ode to Joy.

[@ludwigvanbeethoven5176]

Slowly then play the liszt arrangement lol

[@roderickchen123]

Lol use 1 finger to poke the notes

[@TheTransformerCrazed]

Lol, nice. Currently working on Op. 2 No. 1.

[@frehesh.4386]

be playing 7th grade music. ee f gg f e d cc d ee dd

[@dyingisgay2954]

Teach me.

[@thomasidkk]

This is exactly how it was supposed to be played, she plays with a lot of passion, really good to watch I could listen to her play all day.

[@tacosmexicanstyle7846]

it's good isnt it - lots of passion but not overwhelming amounts of it, it's still half a classical and half a romantic piece of music which most people often forget, favouring excessive use of romantic rubato just to get the notes down without giving the impression of not having learned them does not work with this piece

[@stroketheboat]

Watch wilhelm kempf. In my opinion he plays the best interpretation

[@karthikrox6310]

stroketheboat Murray pereiahs was just as good tbh

[@akagamishanks2774]

I'm so jealous of the passion she has for piano, you can feel it in the way she plays, the piano is basically here life, I would die to have such passion for something as beautiful.

[@isabellasanzfino4164]

I wish my parents put me in piano class at a young age so I can play like this :(

[@foxygrandpa_9139]

@@isabellasanzfino4164 sadly when you’re forced into an instrument at a young age against your will you usually end up disliking it

[@steves1015]

I’m jealous of that passion too. To be that dedicated to be able to practise every day and know what you want to acheive. I never felt that strongly about anything and now I’ve all but lost any passion I did have.

[@ReflectingonReflection]

@@steves1015 why yall so jealous?? No wonder yall struggling in life! Stop envying people’s success

[@flaiirenn]

this is sad. you guys need to stop feeling jealous and actually get up and start practicing. with enough dedication, you can play just like her.

[@qulraf]

0:45 min 1st movement 6:35 min 2nd movement 9:08 min 3rd movement

[@Marksmithmusic30]

Poomsak Mongkonsirivatana thanks

[@anthonyfudge7590]

Thanks bro love you

[@blobbsfn4608]

WhoAsked? This was very helpful information

[@hernana6689]

I am 77, I have listened this marvelous piece hundreds of times by so many pianists... (and by myself the 2 first movements) and this one is among the select group of best versions. That make me SO happy.

[@ideenah]

77 likes for 77 years. Happy 78th Birthday.

[@DimitriTheBarbarian]

What. You haven’t learnt the 3rd Movement in all those years 😂 hey you still got time I believe in you 😊

[@Nava4Gamingz]

I always admiring People from past centuries, They can make a song WITHOUT LYRICS but had DEEP MEANING! It touched My Heart and Soul very well indeed.. Don't You?

[@jeannamaste2410]

NavaIMTutorial me too

[@pawe2961]

Because that period wasn't a rat race. The most admired value nowadays is money. Despite this the composers had great talents creativity and imagination.

[@naderaskari8540]

This song touched my harry from the start till they end

[@naderaskari8540]

M

[@Erowens98]

There are a few musicians who still make amazing, moving music. Unfortunately, they are drowned out by modern pop that people only listen to because they are brainwashed to. (programming through repetition, it's why record companies spend millions to have their songs played everywhere)

[@jdkdksldjdiskslsksl3657]

Bro simply piano ad right in the middle of this ??! Seriously ?!!?

[@josefhorst2547]

Just as i read the comment the ad started. It scared the s**t out of me.

[@joshluxrob]

i loathe simply piano

[@マリシュカ-i2d]

Why would they make an app that claims they "teach piano" when its not even doing it properly smh its an awful app just go to a proper piano teacher that actually teaches you how to master piano.. its not just pressing keys😑

[@nothing7030]

just get adblock ??! ?!!?

[@User-xn8cx]

@@マリシュカ-i2d they are so annoying

[@emilyf7525]

Always someone coughing during the softest part 😂😂😂

[@ziwenjiao3391]

Wow.

[@w.neuman]

*( "WAS A~BIT · °DISTRACTING" ! ) 👀🙊👀 €¥£ ^

[@li_nipeace]

Heard it.

[@kookiechuchu9113]

I saw your message just in time for the video to show the coughing scene.😂

[@emeri5157]

As a pianist myself i really respect how she can make such a gentle beautiful sound. She is really paying attention to every single note she plays. Theres something very special about the way she plays for it touches everyone's heart and stays.

[@lysoltoiletcleaner4385]

@Emeri Thats because or asian dad will disown her if she fucks up.

[@okiuimonen6536]

The first part is actually very difficult although everyone can play it through. This is one of the rare performances I can listen through. Well played!

[@games3976]

alter was labeersch du xD

[@dooday1]

@@lysoltoiletcleaner4385 Her parents are not into music at all, her father is more than her mother but not so much overall so i don't think he was the one pressuring her (if there is a one)

[@bctesla]

The amazing part to me is that she has it memorized. No wrong notes , no score with a page turner . The human brain is amazing and of course her talent and perseverance to get to this level .

[@mytube785]

It’s not the brain that memorized the music notes, but the muscles 😂😂

[@bctesla]

@@mytube785yes. But the brain holds the knowledge to send the muscles their instructions. No argument . We are both right . And girl is amazing . I can’t imagine what she is feeling . On auto pilot I suppose , like you say .

[@bctesla]

@@mytube785and take some time to reconsider exactly what you said . Except the stupid emojis .

[@artemist181]

The amount of practice and repetition necessary to play this kind of piece makes you naturally memorize it. The actual impressive part is how you are able to deliver it.

[@Red-yb1my]

Memorised… memory… where is memory stored?

[@mt-nv4jd]

I admire how she took a moment before starting, to breathe and enter the door opened by Beethoven, that not that many can do. It also gave the audience a chance to stop and pay attention. Tiffany is wonderful, and can be goofy.

[@bennoahdawson5474]

Agreed, letting yourself feel the composer's energy throughout does help with playing their music.

[@tonydecaro]

The only thing better than listening to the third movement is watching someone play it.

[@Certuniq]

Actually I would argue that the best thing to do is to play it yourself.

[@tonydecaro]

I would love to be able to play it. But I don't have the patience to teach it to myself :(

[@streetfighterrox]

The only thing better than watching someone play is playing it yourself.

[@Profrominglewood1]

***** the only thing better then playing it yourself is playing your own material

[@GiGoDeniz]

ryan molina the only thing better then playing your own material, is doing some other stuff

[@dnllmaurer1]

She starts with such delicate grace, like a soft whisper & I'm already captivated. A commercial interrupts, how disturbing. Back to her performance... about 9:09 she bursts into intense emotion with precise control. The power she projects feels like an imaginary back draft of a massive storm, WOW I'm blown away! She exudes a full spectrum of talent & she's only 14 years old! Such breath taking beauty, gentle fluidity, dramatic emotion & charismatic energy, all in the same artist. Her drive & dedication in practice are obvious with this spectacular show! BRAVO!!

[@alantaylor6691]

She was actually still 13 here. And yes I agree, she started with such delicate grace, it's the best start of the moonlight that I've heard tbh. See how long she took to start playing? Now we know why, and it was worth it.

[@ludwigsmodilla9524]

Best version eher heard

[@kstonurai9350]

You are bloody hilarious 😂 🤣

[@helloimclaudio]

@@kstonurai9350 CHERIOOO MATE

[@kstonurai9350]

@@helloimclaudio racism! 🧐☕

[@PETRIK_Lajos]

This is the best interpretation, I ever heard. After 40 years, this girl returned me the love to the piano solo. Beethoven was the first romantic composer. I am sure, this is the way, how he imagined to play his sonatas.

[@phantomaq]

There are several very young pianists now with fantastic capabilities. I like this by MIss Poon but I saw also a versdion by Umi Garrett at 13 years ( the third movement of this Sonata) and I like it even more, the style of Umi is really amazing. YOu can watch the version on INternet.

[@PETRIK_Lajos]

​@@phantomaq My opinion is absolutely another. Tiffany Poon's play is full of emotions, yet clear and accurate. Umi Garrets simply plays quickly, but without emotions and clearness. There are hundreds such a pianist. After discovering Miss Poon's magic, I listened 20-30 others and became sure: Tiffany Poon IS THE BRIGHTEST STAR on the piano sky. Never, neither in the past nor in the present, could anybody shiver my back [with piano] as well, as her play.

[@phantomaq]

@@PETRIK_Lajos I understand your point. But it is a question of preference, for you, Poon is better, but for me, Umi is better, there is nothing you can say that can make me change my mind. Even if you were an expert, you are not the owner of truth. I am sure many other people also prefer Umi. Tiffany is very good, but for many people, other players are better, and you can not change that. Every eprson has right to prefer other players, dont you think? For example, in your mind maybe TP is the best in the world or of all times, but most international experts say the best is Yuja Wang. For others, it is Valentina L. and for others, it is Lang Lang. Others say that Lang makes a lot of mistakes. It is personal preference. Maybe for many people Marilyn Monroe was the most beautiful actress, but for me, others like Jaqueline Bisset (in pictures of her at 25 years) or Jenniffer Connelly at 22 years, were much more beautiful. Just personal opinion. Every person has an opinion, and for me, Umi Garrett is the best, and something in her personality is more magnetic. I prefer her style. Also, Laetitia Hahn is great but I have not watched her to play this piece.

[@PETRIK_Lajos]

@@phantomaq Yes, I am an expert: my ex piano teacher, a well-known in those times classical conductor, considered me very talented in music, so my musical sense is good. --- This is my last answer. Please, do not waste your time to explain me, why the difference between Bentley and Suzuki is just a matter of taste. As I shall not waste my time on a paid brainwasher.

[@phantomaq]

@@PETRIK_Lajos So because you believe to be an expert you think that the whole world must agree with your opinion, your have serious problems. YOu misundertood a simple thing. And if you are so "talented", why you are not famous in the world? You should be playing concerts in many countries and be in many videos on INternet, like Lang Lang or YUja. - DOnt respond,. I will not read your comment. Be happy with your "fabulous talent", hahaha

[@JoniniTheChickenNugget]

Her performance really brings out Beethoven's genius

[@FreeSoulTribe_]

100%

[@BlakeTelford82]

True

[@mellowords]

Holy crap, she's 14 here? Lord...so much musical maturity. I could listen to this hundreds of times.

[@ffggddss]

Actually, only about a month & a half shy of 14 here. But who's counting? She's amazing! And now, at 25, she still is. Fred

[@seeratbhatia8405]

Honesty, who can't...

[@distorteduzi]

That's crazy impressive at her age

[@Jessie-c1w1k]

I'm 14, I'm actually scared.

[@kookiechuchu9113]

Age 13

[@octave11thpianist58]

Tiffany Poon: *plays all moonlight sonata movements* Me: Skips to 3rd

[@brx0xe950]

GD Schmu Boy YES YES FFS I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE

[@octave11thpianist58]

Only true classical musicians will understand ;)

[@tatianaG]

Same here

[@khylanisaac5214]

Is anyone a your lie in April fan?

[@octave11thpianist58]

@@khylanisaac5214 of course, im one.

[@PainInSTEM]

She plays like her life depends on it she is amazing she gets lost in the music it's amazing she is my inspiration

[@Vivaldilover]

Can you believe she is 13 in this video! She was accepted into Juilliard at 8 years old and was there 10 years and at the same time got a 4 year college degree. She is exceptional and shows what passion and dedication it takes to study what you love.

[@crashtech66]

I love how she executes the piece as faithfully as she can, without adding so many personal touches or over the top adaptations the way so many well-regarded pianists tend to do. Just pure, clean, Beethoven.

[@jjdamian1]

One of my best loved composers !! Tiffany has really played away.

[@xintaiao3997]

Tiffany, I'm sure you hear this a lot, but I just wanted to say you are such an inspiration to me. I'm currently 14 rn and I use to play piano until my piano teacher had passed away several months ago. He was really a great friend and teacher and his death really struct me hard and had quit for a while until i heard you play. You really just inspired me start playing again. I remember playing this song a couple years ago and it's still one of my favorite songs to date. I just wanted to say thanks and your playing is just pure beauty.

[@MrPrestoAgitato]

Anyone pointing out her (very few) errors needs to try being a player, rather than a spectator. It takes real guts to perform.

[@carpballet]

I get stage fright playing by myself

[@Dobiegal]

I've only heard one version with no missed notes. ONE.

[@carpballet]

@@Dobiegal I guess you’ve never heard mine, them.

[@Dobiegal]

@@carpballet I'll sure take a listen. Link?

[@carpballet]

@@Dobiegal Link to what?

[@onenew117]

0:35 ..Whispering : " I am Beethoven, Beethoven is me " Than She starting playing. (Y)

[@Kairibeachga]

Woah...

[@JTD472]

One New is that a Star Wars reference?

[@heartmint7364]

I'm a performer, and actually it's a mandatory thing to do before every training session or performance

[@elizabethkatherinefigueroa8914]

and in that moment she was Beethoven

[@Em3lii]

I am speed, i AM SPEED ,IIIII AAAMMMM SSPPEEEDDD

[@meltedmemes4469]

Her parents should be amazingly proud. That is incredible! Absoulu

[@timspiano5054]

I just can't get over how quiet she got the RH to be at 11:04. To play the Alberti passages soft but controlled is insanely hard and I am saying this as I have also learned this piece before. Amazing 🤩🤩👍

[@GiaCrupi]

13 years old!!! Wow! Amazing congratulations

[@HowardH2008]

WHAT! only 13! my word!

[@rodge6625]

WHAT?! she looks so mature in this... i thought she was like fifteen or something

[@neelefuchs3458]

@@rodge6625 maybe because she wears a dress and a little bit of makeup

[@FlorianBador]

Finally a classical pianist who knows how to FEEL the core of the Music! That's very rare! Most classical musicians give classical music a pretty bad sound, so bad that I usually can't stand it for more than 30s. But with her that's finally real "Music", awesome!

[@kimberlyswitzer9846]

Kim

[@kimberlyswitzer9846]

9

[@uarmyjoy]

Look up Valentina Lisitsa :)

[@gagongflip389]

@@uarmyjoy nah I saw her version of this and it was boring no emotion.

[@liloruf2838]

Look for lucas debargue. The mozart interpretations by mitsuko uchida are really great music as well. I agree with you, many "musicians" are more like craftsman than artists..

[@pauldirac808]

This is the first time I have ever listened to classical music. It made me weep . Is it always this beautiful.

[@jeremykalhok7324]

Usually

[@Happyheretic2308]

Welcome to a lifetime of beauty.

[@michelleqi2849]

can you please stop saying the word weep? ahhh! I'm crying now. ps: I'm a girl. 8ys.

[@justicewasserved17]

Mostly it is

[@aliciasrinivas471]

Yes, and also this is one of the most amazing composers that ever lived (Beethoven) being performed by a girl with true talent and heart in her playing.

[@littlebee8991]

I’m 12 and I’m almost there!😌 I'll come back when I'm thirteen. Edit: I did it.

[@citrusadee9881]

Damn Bravo :))

[@xavierwills6566]

Congrats to you!!

[@ickatabg]

Well done!

[@ziwenjiao3391]

Why do you want to come back at thirteen? What’s that for? Hu?

[@littlebee8991]

@@ziwenjiao3391 It’s because I would rather work my butt off to accomplish things that I love and not sit on the couch and procrastinate all day.

[@clover7359]

At 9:17 I have no idea how she's making it sound it like that, but I absolutely love the left hand part, it sounds so cohesive and expressive. I don't think I've ever heard anyone else make it sound like that.

[@snineHD]

Volvocloud petals

[@clover7359]

Yes, but there is also technique to it.

[@masierity2917]

Volvocloud she crescendo’s then goes down and crescendo’s again- she also uses the far most left pedal I think there

[@sadlad2656]

"You look taller,Oh wait its because you're not looking down anymore"

[@fanvadostigt]

You deserve so many likes

[@belushibelushi3841]

stop, you're gonna make me cry...

[@jeremykalhok7324]

No matter what, if there's a piano video, someone has referenced Your Lie in April

[@belushibelushi3841]

@@jeremykalhok7324 ye in every single piano video someone has to reference Your lie in april

[@sadlad2656]

"Tears are the words the heart cant say"

[@banananoodle8073]

listening to this before my parents kick me out of the house after failing my calculus subject.

[@kaz7690]

How's it like being homeless

[@realtissaye]

Update pls

[@JTD472]

4am Curiosity “4am curiosity” is a great fucking name. If you didn’t take that from somewhere, good on ya

[@TanisCunnick-sp1hd]

I taught myself to play this at 14. My father was an accomplished musician and I spent six months practicing without him knowing after school. None of his theatrical nonsense. My father’s tears when he came home from work and discovered me playing his beloved piano. Sometimes you don’t need anything but determination. Xx

[@Unsung_Tide]

This girl does Beethoven justice!!

[@oysteinsoreide4323]

Bean 1045 Everyone should give Beethoven a try. It might never get ready for a concert hall, but it's nice music to play.

[@amaturearcadia]

Children can feel better, or seems to be reflected in the music

[@abhaynamb]

playing piano tiles made me love classical music

[@wiszkyhow]

same situation

[@practician5730]

clearly a man of refined culture

[@tishakrishanti1478]

Playing piano tiles made me learn piano

[@victoriagonzalez9953]

Abhay Namboodiri this comment made my day 😂

[@meloniejen8400]

Piano tiles = no rhythm

[@Platosrepublican]

This sonata is a beautiful piece on its own, but the way someone plays it makes such a difference. Props to her. She did a wonderful job!

[@alaakhassawneh3423]

This is absolutely beautiful to watch, when she starts the third movement I was so moved by how many hours she has probably spent on it, literally every single part, note and emotion takes so much effort

[@jack-ox2ed]

Me: (Can play twinkle twinkle little star) Wow I'm awesome at playing the piano Tiffany: *exists* Me: Cries self to sleep

[@cylistriangle3942]

OMG same XD

[@10mimu]

Wait, u mean variations on Twinkle twinkle?

[@sweepist]

+Istari Pallando I don't think he is referring too the full piece lol

[@uztre6789]

+Cristian Perez Except for the 3rd movement.

[@sunhokwon7440]

If you can play Mozarts Twinkle Twinkle Little Star then thats actually good

[@phoenixrising9139]

i was thinking to myself, "Hey, I could learn to play this". Then I got to 9:00. Well never mind then......

[@sammiechea4426]

Movement 3 is an absolute nightmare compared to its first two movements. The first two, especially the second, aren't very challenging. But oh boy, the third movement...yeah it's not fun when you have to play it...

[@BouncyBoar]

It really does require a lot of dedication to play that. I only have the first page down myself.

[@dooday1]

You can still at least play the 1st movement ! that's a good start

[@BouncyBoar]

@Kirishima No, it's not as hard as Chopin's Ballade no.1 in G minor, or his Winter Wind, or Liszt's La Campanella or his Hungarian Rhapsody no2. But Moonlight Sonata mvt 3, is still pretty difficult. So you can't really say "it's not that hard".

[@BouncyBoar]

@Kirishima Yes, I can play the first 3-4 pages actually. lol

[@maxwellspiano3580]

I bet your imaging yourself play this song in front of a crowd, impressing a lot of people.

[@ElvireTanks]

That’s not that “impressive” you know, when you play you don’t pay attention to the crowd tbh hahaha, I don’t know for other instruments but on the piano , I don’t have time to check the crowd. But still a lot of fun when they applause u ^^

[@sir_sack]

@@ElvireTanks He means the act of playing the 3rd movement is impressive so your comment was kind of pointless

[@elizabetaaa]

what if i already did? 😏 kidding kidding but i am a concert pianist and believe me it’s NERVE RACKING

[@sxge3794]

@@elizabetaaa That moment when u just start a piece and u feel that one itch.

[@jianhuiwu897]

@@sxge3794 haha lol

[@kunzklingsor9156]

Long, long time since I heard this sonata played with such reverence and tranquility. While pianists use fingers to make music, your peaceful spirit seems to tiptoe on the keyboard instead. Bravaaa

[@pamelaia]

Moonlight's 3rd Movement will always be my favourite!

[@justsaying4488]

Greatest song ever written. brilliant performance, should be very proud

[@jamesh318]

13 years. I hope this hardworking young woman has found fulfillment and happiness in this world.

[@MusicMike512]

Stellar performance. Btw...that is an interesting piano bench...

[@10mimu]

+Benedikt Scherer lol

[@Sayeedur123]

+Benedikt Scherer V-CUBE 5!!!!!! HIIIIII

[@Sayeedur123]

+Benedikt Scherer :DD

[@MrJustabout72]

I agree

[@Bronzebk]

+MusicMike512 Never seen that bench before either!

[@ABCDEF-wi5ht]

Best version of Beethoven Moonlight I've ever heard. Bravo.

[@KusagariBlues]

Perhaps one of the greatest songs ever written.

[@emmageiser1044]

totally agree!!!

[@damienx0x]

It's not a song, because they have vocals.

[@andymilsten9096]

Kusagari Blues If it’s Modern or Acapella music it’s called a song. If it’s classical it’s called a piece, and if it’s Jazz or radio, it’s called a tune.

[@Snowyowl119]

Song, piece or tune, I agree, it's one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard.

[@lsbrother]

@@andymilsten9096 Actually it's a piano sonata. Why not be precise when it's so easy to do so?

[@aneeqamahmood4453]

the emotions she has put into this perfomance is what makes this so beautiful

[@sirgordus]

11:52 I can't even play the wrong notes that fast!

[@coraline2727]

Are we speaking about YOU ?

[@abelledame]

😅😅😅😅😅

[@claudiacioca-grecu2413]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 epic

[@TheNaturalCause]

HAHAHA XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD SO FUCKING ORIGINAL XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@ziwenjiao3391]

Hu?

[@bonusbaby801]

My goodness...I was over the damn moon when I finally was able to play through the 1st movement non-stop. She's amazing. Great technique. Her wrists are exquisite & her dynamics are impeccable.

[@TheRachel3131]

she plays with such passion, grace and perfection!

[@fanouzhang3887]

Tiffany: plays full moonlight sonata me a man of culture: *skips to third movement*

[@alfawolfssd85]

She killed it on the 3rd movement oh my gosh, gg girl!!!

[@phantomaq]

Watch also UMi Garrett's version of tha same movement, whwn Umi was 13 years old .

[@minecraftiamatrix4786]

Also, she has this all committed to memory. There's no sheet music in sight! Wow such talent!

[@Zamstein]

That’s how it’s meant to sound. I know she’s put in the work, but she is also gifted. It sounds like she traveled back in time and asked Beethoven how she should play it. Not to mention our pianos are built differently now and it’s hard to achieve the intended sound... no dampers. 😘

[@Verbalaesthet]

The performance was so extraordinarily good that it brought tears into my eyes. That was unbelievable.

[@JoshLathamTutorials]

I got goose bumps as soon as she started playing and they aren't going away...

[@10mimu]

+✠NZNS✠ You forgot to add Tiffany to the equation

[@JoshLathamTutorials]

***** They subside when i pause the video. hehe

[@Crazeddude1000]

You should probably get that check out

[@JoshLathamTutorials]

***** I didn't know i could shop on KZbin.

[@nipzilla]

+Josh Latham Stop drinking ice cold water while watching youtube.

[@anonymous.youtuber]

Bringing tears to my eyes every time I hear this. What a gifted artist she is.

[@tuliofuzato]

This girl is FANTASTIC - lightness, beauty, clarity, delicacy ----

[@divitiaevictoria9605]

Etc etc .👏🏿👏🏿

[@simplygroove]

TULIO FUZATO BEETHOVEN is fantastic ! And she is a good pianist !

[@topturretgunner]

As I watch 13 year old Tiffany play my favorite Beethoven piece my jaw drops open as she plays the third movement with skill expertise and emotion of a more mature and adept pianist. In my opinion the simple word WOW applies. Well done Tiffany. Well done indeed. ❤

[@ZeldaHead718]

Took her forever to start but she definitely nailed it.

[@zehuafeng4983]

Like all pianists. Or course she took her time! But, yes she did brilliant.

[@dkleine9168]

ZeldaHead718, timing is everything!

[@roderickchen123]

i like the emotion she puts into playing this piece.

[@djad54]

This is great but I wonder if she can play sandstorm by Darude ?

[@Workingplayer53]

I could play that on a keyboard. It won't sound great but I can :)

[@claudiaayala400]

This girl has the ability to play everything and anything on the Piano. Just give her the music sheet. That's it.

[@Kensoy83]

I'm pretty sure she could, easily

[@LMC931]

MY GOD THIS IS CLEARLY A JOKE STOP RESPONDING WITH SERIOUS ANSWERS.

[@tinyluffy2822]

People who have mastered all 3 movements, with emotion , they have ascended to what is know as a EXQUISTE HUMAN BEING.

[@AbiThomassings]

I just played this for my recital!

[@Treebard]

Congratulations!

[@AbiThomassings]

thanks

[@iDrifter]

Abi Thomas Sorry I missed it.

[@AbiThomassings]

It's fine. :) iDrifter

[@GyromiteROB]

+Abi Thomas Did you record it?

[@delanemarshall4076]

her playing still is so gentle and patient, enjoying each note. it's so amazing i love her interpretation. (in the first movement)

[@OrthamVega]

this is a masterpiece , my grandmother used to play this on an old vinyl album . i was a kid and i never thought it would hold so much gravity for me but, to this day this song makes me think of her, and the beauty in this crazy chaotic world

[@Ernie_Centofanti]

Came for the First Movement. Stayed for the Third! Kudos to you, Tiffany!

[@ashekims]

_Looks like Emi decided to wear purple this time_

[@angelicaa8970]

@Nisrine El Ouaret SAME LOL

[@saul6586]

Lol

[@xiomara3267]

I found my place

[@chim4499_]

Same lol

[@brilol3153]

YEEEEESSSSS

[@dandychiki]

The way she played- jt made it seem like she was in a whole different dimension

[@TurandotFanatic]

Amazing performance... and let me also wonder: wonderful Fazioli piano (such perfect sound!!!...). Tiffany you got the perfect spirit of the author of this music: "Playing a wrong note is insignificant. Play without passion is inexcusable." (Beethoven)

[@arbbr9397]

she played the 3rd movement perfectly. most young people who can play it just focus on going faster than necessary and forget about all dynamics or actually having it sound good

[@233kosta]

If that's her performance age 13, I'd be really curious to see how she develops further down the line

[@seranyte7248]

233kosta When you commented she was already 18 xD

[@romanbarnes7691]

Nice 2 year late response, but true.

[@seranyte7248]

Roman Barnes Ye xD I didn't know her back there xD

[@orvinal2883]

just watch her new videos, not trying to be rude or anything but I mean...

[@ripetika1743]

Squidward: now repeat after me. "I have no talent." Me: I have no talent :)

[@minhhien6725]

:(

[@wooshbait36]

@@pgWave. 😝

[@wooshbait36]

@@pgWave. Good job at shutting up that idiot

[@umutefealtn6459]

0:45 1st Mov. 6:35 2nd Mov. 9:07 3th Mov.

[@emerticulitis44]

3th?

[@MrFrankGlaser]

Emily Andrea 😂😂😂

[@arnavanand8037]

No thanks

[@nic5833]

The plasticity and beauty of her technique are unique, her fingers dance and produced a perfect sound...

[@matheusbastian]

This was the best performance I've ever seen of Moonlight Sonata

[@Rajakedia1]

One of the best interpretation of the first movement!

[@ayimjakypbek6900]

9:03 me when i check a group chat getting ready to fire back with these texts and they tryna roast me thinkin im not there

[@KeriTee]

You're funny ! lol

[@mattowen2749]

Ayim Jakypbek HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@discoheckindeacy8540]

Ayim Jakypbek LOLOLOL

[@Luciana-dm4vo]

🤷‍♀️same

[@CainGD]

An ad?

[@DY-uy3rx]

this is the best version i have seen on youtube.

[@gwardell2]

I love the way Tiffany plays.

[@edwardmorton6691]

Beethoven composed this for her. One day he just knew she'd sit down and let this music move though her. Thank god I lived long enough to hear it. Not even the obligatory coughers could spoil it.

[@oliviavockins2305]

beautiful comment

[@marsheeii4616]

9:06 when your bf replies with 'k'.

[@marsheeii4616]

@@pgWave. it was those "basic bitch" jokes my guy... you think people actually get made over a letter? fyi i don't have a gf.

[@nournasser4752]

LMAO armys are here too! 😂😭💓

[@JPD954]

😂😂😂

[@Redh0und]

why did this comment get 6k likes? who knows...

[@Lutherman_edc]

DATS RACIST XD

[@sheasolo]

Oh you watched the first 5 mins and left a comment. Great Job!

[@danielkarlsson258]

9:30 At least far forward through the movie before you comment next time.

[@nessie9873]

9:08

[@theharry801]

Watch the whole thing... Just watch... Don't talk... Sit there and let the music that is Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata take over your body and soul..