Norman Krieger Teaches You Technique in Beethoven’s “Tempest” Sonata

0:00 Intro sequence
0:23 Slow arpeggios and fish scales
8:07 Tremolos and other oscillating figures
16:12 Controlling the left hand in the final phrase
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While all of Beethoven's mature sonatas are mini-universes in themselves, defying conventional molds, the "Tempest" is an exception among exceptional works.
The only piano sonata Beethoven composed in D minor, the piece emerges through harmonically ambiguous mists, and begins unfolding not unlike a work of Shakespearean drama - although the piece's nickname is only loosely attributed to the composer.
Join Norman Krieger, Chair of the Piano Department at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, as he navigates through Beethoven's storm, revealing overlooked details in the score and coaching your physical movements, all in the service of capturing the character and drama of this terrifying and tragic piece.
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[@ToboFiles]

This is one of the greatest piano lessons I have ever heard. Norman Krieger takes apart the Tempest sonata by Beethoven (which can be daunting) with humor and ease and specificity that makes the entire piece open up. It has been such a pleasure to practice. He approaches the difficult passages with easy to apply technical tips as well as the spiritual keys to reach the heart of the piece. Thank you.

[@theexpress7448]

One of the greatest piano sonatas ever written

[@Joseph-mv3rz]

I'm learning the tempest right now so this is incredibly useful

[@metamorphosis811]

Sir Norman, you are the master of the master, awesome! Thank you so so much❤❤❤

[@gretareinarsson7461]

I alternate between the left hand right hand in the triplets. For example in bar 21 I use the left hand for the triplets instead of moving the left hand over for the meolody.

[@elijahshabazz1806]

Always ideal to create your own exercises with each piece and movement. That's how I go about studying in general. I don't even practice my scales as much but it sounds like I do when I'm finish mastering a piece.

[@apolozorb3649]

Just amazing . So much knowledge imparted in such a short amount of time. Thank you maestro

[@ministryofdressing]

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[@amber40494]

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[@privateprivate22]

Wonderful! Looking forward “ to be continued “ .

[@stevenbeer6005]

So good at teaching techniques!

[@amber40494]

Valuable tips!! Thanks😊

[@jdbrown371]

Schnabel has a very useful hint for playing the tremolo triplets which is musically better but it's a bit more difficult. Don't play it is triplets!!! Play it is doublets!!! Still six notes but X x X x X x instead of X x x X x x which creates an awkward shifting accent pattern.

[@jordidewaard2937]

10:42 That's terrifying? I find it cute lol

[@peter5.056]

Well, what a happy accident. I just so happen to be preparing this piece for a recital. Luckily, it appears I'm pretty solid in my technical approach;)

[@davidvanmersbergen5335]

I've seen the left hand play melody on some performances & the right hand on others... did Beethoven indeed to have left hand take melody aka Pathetique?