Beethoven's "Für Elise" Performed By Seymour Bernstein
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- Für Elise isn't taken seriously enough among pianists, says Seymour Bernstein. For him, the piece should "fire your imagination." Join the celebrated pianist and pedagogue as he discusses his interpretation of Beethoven's greatest hit before giving a full performance of the work.
Watch Seymour Bernstein's full lesson on Für Elise below!
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I love how Mr. Bernstein doesn't scoff at a piece because its popularity. The lack of snobbery is so refreshing. Beautifully played!
Corret
Lack of “snideness” I might add☝🏽
Yes! The best interpretation I’ve heard 🎹🎹🎹 TY Seymour Bernstein ❤
I love him! His book is great, too.
I think the snobbery sadly exists because of Simply Piano and the amount of people who play the piece very badly as a result.
this piece is far too often viewed as an "easy" piece. he's truly mastered it. absolutely amazing
"Mastered" haha
I agree that this piece is a very serious piece that can be played badly or with musicality.
@@Apoz you dont think hes mastered it by now?
@@jackoo666 You can't master someone else's pieces. But if you want to measure exceptions, you probably need about 99% approval rate. And if I can easily distinguish his mediocrity, other people can too.
I'm not invalidating your emotions or your opinion, I just don't share your irrational opinion.
@@Apoz Hmmm...you're not "invalidating [someone else's] opinion," yet you're calling their opinion "irrational." *head scratch*
The best interpretation of this piece I’ve ever heard.
He gave the piece a depth that I've never heard before in it. It's a pleasure to have you online, Mr. Bernstein.
Instead of a performance- and dance-floor showpiece, Seymour Bernstein is playing it as a heartfelt, reflective romantic composition.
I don't play any instruments, and rarely know what he's talking about, but the WAY he speaks is so soothing and lovely.
No ice water in his veins.
I've never been so spellbound by Für Elise before. Magnificent.
Wow it’s like hearing it for the first time. Hearing it played tastefully and skillfully, most people just poop it out as fast as possible with no damns given for the dynamics.
I can honestly say I've never heard it like this. Excellent. Brings real life to a largely lifelessly performed piece.
uh-huh
Played it almost similar when I first learned the piece. Coincidence is stronger than your honesty.
@@Apoz what is the point of your meaningless and envious comment?
@@Nathan-cc5uo Your comment is not thát envious.. It's just the pop way of playing classical music. Nothing wrong with it, nothing special either.
@@Apoz your opinion is incorrect and unintelligent here, as well, i can easily explain why if you’d like, let me know.
Mr Bernstein’s fingers are as arthritic as mine. Now I can no longer use arthritis as an excuse to play badly. Thank you so much for this depiction of a true master.
To be able to play at this high level way in your nineties as mister Bernstein does is a blessing, for him and us, people that admire him. His views on music are fascinating to me. I’m a fairly rookie classical music listener and the way he explains his views on how he likes the music played draws me into it. He’s often my guide in the music, how it’s made and thus what to listen for and how to listen. Thank you very very much Mister Bernstein 🙏
Why doesn't this channel have more views! The videos are marvellous!
Agreed! It’s been nine months since you wrote this and I’ve just started seeing this channel recommended in my feed so hopefully it starts getting recommended more in other people’s
The transition from B back to A is the best I have ever heard. It's an awkward spot that students often get wrong with too many E-D#'s. In the second part of the A theme I love how Mr. Bernstein holds the bass note C longer and takes time with the C major harmony. Also holding the very low A with his pinky in the last section of the C theme while the thumb keeps the ostinato A's moving (to add resonance) is so great. I'm always going to play it that way from now on.
Wow, the touch... that's in the blood... Everyone can learn how soft and hard to play the piano keys, but the soul, the essence of the music, has to come from the performer. Bravo. A real master.
Bernstein makes the piano have the swells and fullness of a full orchestral arrangement. Complete mastery.
Wow, I have no words. I learned this piece when I was young and it didn’t sound anything like that. It was definitely faster and he was completely right it is a serious piece. I feel honored to have seen him perform it.
I hope you're still playing. You have a musical soul. 😊
Wow! Mr. Bernstein unlocked the treasure chest called Fur Elise. Such a gorgeous understanding and performance of this wonderful piece by Beethoven. Thank you!
This version seems more emotional, I prefer it. Bravo!!
Following a performance in which I played 109,110,and 111 I played Fur Elise as an encore. It held its own….and why not? Marvelous piece.
When I hear this song I think of being trapped by a habit or pattern. For moments here and moments there you exist outside your prison but ultimately the theme can’t be escaped. I imagine Beethoven felt trapped or constrained in many ways and I sense a manifestation of it within this piece. Seymour’s somber rendition felt really earnest and reinforces my emotional impression of Für Elise
I feel a bit more of a loss of love or a painful event in his life. I mean his life definitely wasn't the greatest and he is definitely one of my favorite composers. I do like how music in general can make us interpret different scenarios and maybe events in the composers life. Music is just a language and a composer must speak through the instruments that are there
This is a great analogy...this performance clearly shows sadness either from losing a love or losing his hearing 😢
i love how he leads your ear to believe certain notes or sections are passionate, emotional statements, and it makes listening really enjoyable because your ear is always waiting to see where his fingers lead you. i've been regaining my passion for music, and i realize songs are not just phrases supposed to be corroborated by mindless repetition or what you think the ideal listener would want, but what your ears want because you are that listener, and the audience is subjected to your inner world, your vision, transpiring through beethoven. thank you, seymour bernstein.
The way he knew to let that minor second interval ring in certain spots were just perfect!
It does my heart so much joy to see his played well
I love those passages, the rubato, the way he brings out the tension is just impeccable. This rendition is purely from the soul. It feels like I'm listening to a piano roll recording back from the 1900's (another certainty is like a music box, especially the A Theme).
My mother played piano and this was her favorite song to play when I was a kid. I still like this song, despite hearing it played hundreds or maybe thousands of times, with very....very....slowly increasing proficiency over time LOL
Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful, no other words to describe it. I love how he plays the part that a lot of people I have heard play fast, and him play slower and so gracefully.
Those pauses took it to another level..😍
This man’s heart flows with streams of life...What a marvelous musician!!!
If I had to choose one word to describe this rendition, it would be "free." Mr. Bernstein's interpretation for tempo, phrasing, and dynamics is so free and bucks orthodox interpretations, it's extremely refreshing. If you liked this interpretation, I would suggest listening to Lang Lang's Fur Elise as well. There are similar voicings. I will certainly be taking a fresh look at this piece the next time I'm at my piano. =D
Happy 97th Birthday, Seymour! 🙂
I don't even play piano but this was fascinating to watch and a beautiful rendition, thank you.
Katarina plays with enemies, not piano hehehhe
For some reason, those few times that he gave both hands to that E and rolled over it has me feeling some way. I have a rigid mindset and I know that I couldn't make myself do that; and yet I feel like I'm getting carried along with the romance of the song and its charm is coating everything in sweetness.
I have never heard it played like this! Absolutely awesome and amazing! This is how it should sound!
ive played this many time before, ive seen many people played this, but this is the first time ive been amazed by this piece
Why didn’t it surprise me that I see this piece in a totally different light after hearing Master Bernstein perform it ?
I learn so much from Mr Bernstein. Amazing teacher and performer. Thank you!!
Musical interpretation at its best, thank you for sharing this with us Seymour 🙏🏻
His use of sustain pedal is lovely.
He makes it look absolutely effortless.
Absolutely wonderful!! Thanks so much!
Sounds humble and sincere
The fact that you said that certain pieces of music and this is one of those pieces where people and performers view as child’s play is so true! … and is sad to me.. just because pieces are over played or sound simple doesn’t mean we shouldn’t look back at those moments when the muse in the Universe was whispering these notes into the great masters ears and the sacrifices they made for their art great or small. Can you imagine hearing this for the first time? How could one not hear the depth of this man’s sweet heart and love of music. Thank you Seymour, you warm my heart every time I listen to your presentations and performances. Cheers sir.
It's not easy,it's well known for a reason because it's beloved,so many elements to enjoy I love it ,and this performance is wonderful 👌👌👌
Thank you, maestro Bernstein
Beautiful playing. Gentle and humane
So beautiful.
Yes!! The central section cries out to us to take more time. Just beautiful.
Truly beautiful. Of course this is a dreamy piece. Thank you.
Happily listened to this piece for many years and have heard all manner of playing from student to professional. Never heard it played with such thoughtfulness, precision and sympathy. What a great post! Thanks, tonebase and Maestro Bernstein.
Wonderfully perfect!
wow that was FANTASTIC! kudos to the maestro!
It is beautifully molded without being overly emotional!
Great performance. He's caught perfectly the true atmosphere of the piece and the thought of the composer.
Beautiful performance!
I love this piece. It's not technically difficult, but beautiful in its simplicity. I like things that seem simple on the surface but when you dive into them, you discover worlds you didn’t know could exist. He opens us up to this.
Seymour Bernstein is from the Beethoven lineage himself. After his own career as a concert pianist, Seymour Bernstein became a master teacher of other concert pianists.
I think this is the correct lineage, but not 100% positive:
Beethoven taught Liszt. Liszt taught Czerny. Czerny taught Leschetizky. Leschetizky taught Clara Husserl. Clara Husserl taught Seymour Bernstein.
Clara Husserl also taught her daughter, who became a profound concert pianist. She taught my mother. And she also taught Liberace. I once asked my mother if Liberace was more of a popular musician or if he had the skills to have become a major concert pianist. My mother said that he absolutely had all the professional skills to have become a major concert pianist.
In 2014, the actor Ethan Hawke did a documentary about Seymour Bernstein. Called "Seymour: An Introduction." Really a must see for all classical music lovers and lovers of a beautiful, gentle aesthetic.
I think Beethoven taught Czerny, who then taught Liszt. The rest... no idea!
Who are Bernsteins students? Never heard of him. Not impressed, but he’s old.
thanks for the documentary suggestion. and the lineage info
Liszt taught Czerny… what a joke😂
Beautiful.
Breathtaking!
Gorgeous!!
That man is an artist, painting masterpieces in sound, taking the soul on a journey.
Played masterfully.
Thank you, Mr. Bernstein!
Like everyone else, I've heard this piece a thousand times. Or so I thought... Wonderful insight by Mr. Bernstein, as always!
Fabulous !
Bravíssimo!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏
amazing. i've never heard this piece so deeply
Thank you for this Masterpiece !
Speachless
My new favorite version!
maestro wonderful tutorial with technical & emotional interpretation of Beethoven beautiful masterpiece 🥰😍🤩
Beautiful old Master
So beautiful amazing lovely great music and musician. Thanks
this ladies and gentlemen is HOW-YOU-PLAY this piece! perfect tempo, Bravo!
His whole explanation in the beginning was that it’s not at just one steady tempo … But I think I get what you mean.
Straight out of a music box!
That was very lovely and has given me new insight in this pieces interpretation and a small revelation in relation to the use of the pedal!!!
Yes exactly!!! Thank you. This is exactly how I felt it should be played 💯 / 💯
Wow. Just wow.
Beautiful
Beautiful!
Honestly... Played like I've never heard it before!
Thank you hugely Mr Bernstein. ❤
My dearly departed Aunt (a concert pianist) taught me this beautiful masterpiece in my mid 30's (I am now 62).
I loved the piece but played it poorly, as any beginer would, and still do! 😮
To hear it again... played so Beautifully, with such gentle respectful tonal expression is simply Heavenly to my HeartSoul.
Thank You Mr Seymour Bernstein ❤
Thank You my Beautiful Aunty Barb ❤
Thank You Beethoven ❤
Amazing! Have heard this piece ever since a young child, and NO ONE ever suggested the b and c sections could go slower. Everyone always portrayed this should be played generally fast, and I never could get certain sections lightning fast. This proves how much better it sounds slower and more expressively, rather than whipping through it. So beautiful, Mr. Bernstein!
This really is a great take. Goes to show the difference when played with care. Bravo sir
So beautiful ❤
This is absolutely amazing - Jedi master
Meravigliosa grazie grazie
This is how this piece should be played......A man after my own heart playing musically in response to the phrases and musical structure and in a way disregarding the written notes. 👋 Playing music is what its all about not playing notes mechanically.
Very Inspiring!!
Amazing playing!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wonderful performance!! :)
I love your slow temp. Thanks.
That was truly lovely
How many times did I listen to this music… as a child and young girl. Thank you so much.
Extraordinary: I've never heard it so good!
The way Mr. Bernstein played the section 2:35 gave me goose bumps. That was magical… bravo!
Perfect.
The best i ve heard
I Feel... Beethoven's Bloodline continues thru Mr Seymour Berstein. ❤
Beautifully Inspired interpretation of a timeless classic. ❤
Fantastic
Extraordinary ❤️🎶
Brilliant!