I read somewhere that when Beethoven sent this sonata to the dedicatee he said something like "in these variations you will find all that I remember of your childhood and youth". It takes a magical performance like this to bring that tenderness out.
I said, three years ago: " watch out for Elisabeth Brauss, she will be our new star". Then playing with Noa Wildshut. And now this recording from 2020 is almost history, it is already 2022. Time passes...
I can only say: The more I listen to this Beethoven Sonata no 30 played by Elisabeth Brauss, the more I like her interpretation. It is absolutely amongst the best I have heard so far.
Came here after watching the Wigmore Hall recital. I have a feeling we will be watching her for decades to come. Rather than compare her to the greats I think it’s fair to say she’s marking her own path. A true scholar of the text with the greatest amount of musicality, control and respect for sound I’ve ever seen. This performance was scintillating and illuminating.
Absolut bewundernswert! Wo aber ist das künstlerisch gleichrangige Video mit Werken von Beethoven, Mendelssohn und Prokofiev geblieben, aufgenommen am 12. Oktober 2020 in der Londoner Wigmore Hall? Weshalb wurde es entfernt?
The little I've heard from this young pianist has greatly impressed me, I like her unaffected purposeful approach to the instrument. I feel we could be hearing and seeing a future Beethoven exponent on evidence of this outstanding performance.
As I understand it Beethoven wrote this op. 109 in 1820, at the age of 49 or 50, when he was completely deaf, couldn´t hear a single note. What a wonder it is for us then to be able to listen to this gorgeous uptaking! As if his thoughts about music have been transported to us in a somewhat magical way, 250 years after he was born. And played by a 25 old pianist, in this covid-19 year 2020, it sure is magic.
Ich habe in meiner Jugend Elly Ney verehrt und Wilhelm Kempff noch persönlich gekannt. Anno 2020 höre ich Beethovens op. 109 in dieser mitreißend virtuosen und dabei hochsensiblen Version und komme aus dem Staunen nicht mehr heraus ...
Oh my god, what a performance. Ich verneige mich tief vor dieser Darbietung voll Wärme, Emotion und atemberaubender Musikalität. I have heard a lot of pianists and many concert-critics like to say: she/he reminds me of .....but Elisabeth Brauss has her very own musical language and she listens to herself while playing and feels the moment. Großartig, liebe Frau Brauss. Ich freue mich sehr darauf, sie live zu hören.
If I should dare to have something more to say about this, it is that she has that exact touch of the piano tangents, and combined with the right tempo, the right dynamics, the right thoughts about this music (her thoughts, not mine) and also the right lyricism, for me gives this an aura of something that seems to be perfectly complete.
Yes, and this is the Beethoven sonata I love the most, and it happens to be Elisabeth Brauss playing it. And yes, I have also this Elisabeth as one of my new favourite pianists. So can it be better? I doubt it. Whenever I hear Elisabeth Brauss´ playing I always think: "This is perfect". So can something that is perfect be more perfect? As I said: I doubt it. My liking of Elisabeth Brauss´sound is not about perfection, it is about something that is hard to describe, but maybe I can call it emphathy for the music? As if she longs for the music and earns to get it as soon as possible.
Ich bin kein Freund davon, wenn junge Künstler zu früh diese Spätwerke öffentlich spielen. Bei Elisabeth muß ich mich da total revidieren! Ja, sie hat diese Sonate völlig neu hörbar gemacht. Aus der unerhörten Menge sehr guter Pianisten so heraus zu ragen, Respekt! Den Namen von Elisabeth Brauß muß man sich merken!
This is my favorite Beethoven sonata, having heard the wonderful recording made by Richard Goode… this performance is just as great, and also completely different! Brava! ❤️
It is a little bit sad that I never in my life before have listened carefully to this, for example the variations. But it is never to late, and now I fully understand how wonderful Beethovens piano sonatas can be. And Elisabeth brings this to clarity and insight, as if Beethoven was aiming for a better world in this piano works. I think he was, as we all are, but Beethoven had more in his head (despite the fact that he couldn´t hear anything), he wanted this music in his head to come out to all of us that can hear it clear and well. And he succeeded. Something to think about, this year 2020, when we celebrate 250 years since he was born.
Very much enjoyed this performance. Her control over dynamics was particularly impressive. I liked the first movement especially, which was a very lyrical approach. Overall, a very memorable op109, very true to the spirit of the music.
This sonata op 109, no 30 has an absolutely astonishing ending, different from almost all endings in classical music. As if it wants to say: The rest is silence...
It is interesting to compare Elisabeths interpretation of this op 109 with sir Andras Schiffs newly made recordording of the same opus at Wigmore Hall. I have to say that I prefer Elisabeths interpretation, even if it is like swearing in church! This sonata has become my favourite of all Beethovens piano sonatas.
She played with such precision and beautiful tone, and every note was absolutely gold and in sweet spot. It is also a sign that she had the full dedication and attention. Can I post this on the Chinese social media?
Unglaublich! and I know little about classical music just listen occasionally when doing tiresome repetitive work. I stopped completely for this. Her hands on the instrument divine the music from it. Unbelievable. Hooked!
Elisabeth Brauß interpretiert diese Sonate mit beispiellosem Feingefühl - einmalig schön! 🌺
Das Spiel dieser Pianistin ist von einer unglaublichen Suggestivität. Vom ersten Ton an lauscht man wie gebannt ...
Beethovens Opus 109 als vielschichtiges musikalisches Seelengemälde - die packendste Wiedergabe dieser Sonate, die ich je gehört habe!
FASZINATION PUR !
"Gesangvoll, mit innigster Empfindung" - - - ein Traum von einer tief empfundenen, äußerst facettenreichen Interpretation!
Tausend Dank für dieses absolute Highlight heutiger Beethoven-Interpretation! Elisabeth Brauß zählt schon jetzt zur pianistischen Weltelite.
Yes, you are right! Elisabeth Brauss is a wonderful pianist, she will be heard in the future.
Fantastische Interpretation - ich höre die Sonate völlig neu!
Das ist gut zu hören. Dankeschön!
Really wonderful. One of the best Beethoven sonata playings.
I read somewhere that when Beethoven sent this sonata to the dedicatee he said something like "in these variations you will find all that I remember of your childhood and youth". It takes a magical performance like this to bring that tenderness out.
I said, three years ago: " watch out for Elisabeth Brauss, she will be our new star". Then playing with Noa Wildshut. And now this recording from 2020 is almost history, it is already 2022. Time passes...
Es ist wirklich unglaublich wie sie hier spielt. Ausgezeichnete Interpretation! Ein beseelter Geist spielt uns vor.
I can only say: The more I listen to this Beethoven Sonata no 30 played by Elisabeth Brauss, the more I like her interpretation. It is absolutely amongst the best I have heard so far.
She plays from memory. Astounding
Came here after watching the Wigmore Hall recital. I have a feeling we will be watching her for decades to come. Rather than compare her to the greats I think it’s fair to say she’s marking her own path. A true scholar of the text with the greatest amount of musicality, control and respect for sound I’ve ever seen. This performance was scintillating and illuminating.
We cannot agree more. She plays with such honesty - it is compelling!
Yes, I hope we can watch Elisabeth Brauss for decades to come. She is great. Without comparing.
Absolutely nailed it! I was going to say up there with the greats. But she will surpass them perhaps.
Absolut bewundernswert! Wo aber ist das künstlerisch gleichrangige Video mit Werken von Beethoven, Mendelssohn und Prokofiev geblieben, aufgenommen am 12. Oktober 2020 in der Londoner Wigmore Hall? Weshalb wurde es entfernt?
The little I've heard from this young pianist has greatly impressed me, I like her unaffected purposeful approach to the instrument. I feel we could be hearing and seeing a future Beethoven exponent on evidence of this outstanding performance.
Elisabeth Brauß does it for me. She gives us perspective. NUANCE!! Ladies and Gentlemen... of the highest order. We love to see it.
Phrasing - specific -dynamic - psychological -narrative. Brilliant
We are so happy you enjoyed it John. It was an absolute pleasure to have Elisabeth with us for the day.
Well said
Highly profound, devoted and impressive interpretation. The recording is also very well done.
Many thanks for this ! She is a marvel, I can't get enough of her playing ! Wahr Innigkeit! Bravissima !
As I understand it Beethoven wrote this op. 109 in 1820, at the age of 49 or 50, when he was completely deaf, couldn´t hear a single note. What a wonder it is for us then to be able to listen to this gorgeous uptaking! As if his thoughts about music have been transported to us in a somewhat magical way, 250 years after he was born. And played by a 25 old pianist, in this covid-19 year 2020, it sure is magic.
so much understanding of the dynamics is quite rare
Absolutely! Such a detailed interpretation.
Ich habe in meiner Jugend Elly Ney verehrt und Wilhelm Kempff noch persönlich gekannt. Anno 2020 höre ich Beethovens op. 109 in dieser mitreißend virtuosen und dabei hochsensiblen Version und komme aus dem Staunen nicht mehr heraus ...
Wir freuen uns sehr, dass es Ihnen so gut gefallen hat!
What a wonderful performance. She has a sparkling touch but more than that she understands Beethoven to his core.
A very beautiful rendition indeed. Enchanting, fascinating. Thank you, maestra Elisabeth!
Oh my god, what a performance. Ich verneige mich tief vor dieser Darbietung voll Wärme, Emotion und atemberaubender Musikalität. I have heard a lot of pianists and many concert-critics like to say: she/he reminds me of .....but Elisabeth Brauss has her very own musical language and she listens to herself while playing and feels the moment. Großartig, liebe Frau Brauss. Ich freue mich sehr darauf, sie live zu hören.
You are an amazing musician.
Natural ,honest, musical and intelligent.Wonderful!
If I should dare to have something more to say about this, it is that she has that exact touch of the piano tangents, and combined with the right tempo, the right dynamics, the right thoughts about this music (her thoughts, not mine) and also the right lyricism, for me gives this an aura of something that seems to be perfectly complete.
Sorry, I meant "piano keys", bad in english as I am.
Thank you for expanding Staffan! Love the analogy of 'perfectly complete'. It is thoroughly enchanting!
Everything about this performance is revelatory. She is amazingly accomplished.
Yes, and this is the Beethoven sonata I love the most, and it happens to be Elisabeth Brauss playing it. And yes, I have also this Elisabeth as one of my new favourite pianists. So can it be better? I doubt it. Whenever I hear Elisabeth Brauss´ playing I always think: "This is perfect". So can something that is perfect be more perfect? As I said: I doubt it. My liking of Elisabeth Brauss´sound is not about perfection, it is about something that is hard to describe, but maybe I can call it emphathy for the music? As if she longs for the music and earns to get it as soon as possible.
Bravissima!! Interpretazione sentita e eccellente tecnica.❤
Ich bin kein Freund davon, wenn junge Künstler zu früh diese Spätwerke öffentlich spielen.
Bei Elisabeth muß ich mich da total revidieren!
Ja, sie hat diese Sonate völlig neu hörbar gemacht.
Aus der unerhörten Menge sehr guter Pianisten so heraus zu ragen, Respekt!
Den Namen von Elisabeth Brauß muß man sich merken!
This is my favorite Beethoven sonata, having heard the wonderful recording made by Richard Goode… this performance is just as great, and also completely different! Brava! ❤️
A powerful performance, with finesse where it's needed. Magnificent interpretation. Thank you.
Magnificent performance!!!
It is a little bit sad that I never in my life before have listened carefully to this, for example the variations. But it is never to late, and now I fully understand how wonderful Beethovens piano sonatas can be. And Elisabeth brings this to clarity and insight, as if Beethoven was aiming for a better world in this piano works. I think he was, as we all are, but Beethoven had more in his head (despite the fact that he couldn´t hear anything), he wanted this music in his head to come out to all of us that can hear it clear and well. And he succeeded. Something to think about, this year 2020, when we celebrate 250 years since he was born.
So beautiful. Thanks.
Very much enjoyed this performance. Her control over dynamics was particularly impressive. I liked the first movement especially, which was a very lyrical approach. Overall, a very memorable op109, very true to the spirit of the music.
That is very good to hear Geoff! It really is a performance to look back on.
She nails the off-beat accentuations starting at 1:36 beautifully. Most pianists butcher or completely ignore this, even amongst the "greats".
Absolutely stunning!
It really is!
Wonderful!
A great tribute to a great fellow countryman
So happy I found you at Wigmore today. You are soooo good. Beautiful too. 🎼☘️🌾🥀💐🌱🌻
Bravissima 👏👏👏💐🌺❤️
Unglaublich!
This sonata op 109, no 30 has an absolutely astonishing ending, different from almost all endings in classical music. As if it wants to say: The rest is silence...
I cannot compare her with all the masters, the only thing I can say that I think this a very nice playing. Bravo!
Absolutely, Staffan. Very nice playing, indeed!
🙏🏻🤩😭 this was much needed. Thank you
Beautifully done.
Bravo!!!
Your heart is pure dame. Empfindlich
It is interesting to compare Elisabeths interpretation of this op 109 with sir Andras Schiffs newly made recordording of the same opus at Wigmore Hall. I have to say that I prefer Elisabeths interpretation, even if it is like swearing in church! This sonata has become my favourite of all Beethovens piano sonatas.
You're a gift from Heaven fraulein. Petals will be cast in your path.
Such tenderness
To play that slow movement like Ms Brauß you must be very, very special.
👏🌹🌹
She played with such precision and beautiful tone, and every note was absolutely gold and in sweet spot. It is also a sign that she had the full dedication and attention. Can I post this on the Chinese social media?
Dear Lang Kuai, we are so happy you enjoyed the performance. Please share the link wherever you can to this channel! We appreciate the support!
@@LondonChamberOrchestra Thank you!
How's mutti getting on did she move back to leipzig?
Your memory is a palace.
Du bist eine sehr schoen fraulein
Imagine you were her ideal man
Unglaublich! and I know little about classical music just listen occasionally when doing tiresome repetitive work. I stopped completely for this. Her hands on the instrument divine the music from it. Unbelievable. Hooked!
Masterful … or maybe mistressful. Either way, stunning performance..
not beautiful