Incredible. The whole thing. Thanks for the sheet music, lets you see how masterfully Schnabel combines playing strictly by the score with natural musical expression. And unbelievable technique. Thanks for sharing.
That's a whirlwind of a performance. Kempf takes around 24 and a half minutes, Pollini about 23 and a bit but here's Schnabel ripping through it in 22 flat. I think the third movement in particular probably is too fast - the final few bars are all a bit of a blur - but it's definitely a thrill ride.
YesChrist is plain wrong. Schnabel is and was the acknowledged master of Beethoven sonatas and Schubert impromptus. I have talked to several professional pianists about Schnabel's interpretations and they all agree here.
I heard tens of Appassionatta performances here, but this is definitely the worst so far - sudden rushes that doesn't make much sense, pedal all the time .... lots and lots of issues, the 3rd movement - ridiculously fast for ma non troppo the main phrase is derived from its sense and beauty - and how do you play the presto then? You can't hear of the presto at the end ...
There is a lack of explosion from piano to forte that Beethoven is known for. There are lots of sforzandi in this piece which are not being performed; However the tempo isn't the issue, it is the control of playing. This piece is called 'Appassionata' for a reason, it has expression and lots of it. The piece should be played with aggression and passion and his tempo is justifiable to this. I would like more of a tension in his movement by the use of dynamics and sforzandi.
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Incredible. The whole thing.
Thanks for the sheet music, lets you see how masterfully Schnabel combines playing strictly by the score with natural musical expression. And unbelievable technique.
Thanks for sharing.
That's a whirlwind of a performance. Kempf takes around 24 and a half minutes, Pollini about 23 and a bit but here's Schnabel ripping through it in 22 flat. I think the third movement in particular probably is too fast - the final few bars are all a bit of a blur - but it's definitely a thrill ride.
This goes straight to the heart.
YesChrist is plain wrong. Schnabel is and was the acknowledged master of Beethoven sonatas and Schubert impromptus. I have talked to several professional pianists about Schnabel's interpretations and they all agree here.
Thank you for sharing this treasure!
esta buena la versión pero lejos para mi gusto de las de Arrau o Schiff. sorry
I heard tens of Appassionatta performances here, but this is definitely the worst so far - sudden rushes that doesn't make much sense, pedal all the time .... lots and lots of issues, the 3rd movement - ridiculously fast for ma non troppo the main phrase is derived from its sense and beauty - and how do you play the presto then? You can't hear of the presto at the end ...
+VesChrist uh, it is Appassionate... for starters and this one is as good as your spelling is bad
3rd mov is allegro ma non troppo-presto
I agree. Third movement too fast,
VesChrist I agree
There is a lack of explosion from piano to forte that Beethoven is known for. There are lots of sforzandi in this piece which are not being performed; However the tempo isn't the issue, it is the control of playing. This piece is called 'Appassionata' for a reason, it has expression and lots of it. The piece should be played with aggression and passion and his tempo is justifiable to this. I would like more of a tension in his movement by the use of dynamics and sforzandi.