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Hello, I recorded Haydn Sonata C (Hob XVI: 50) major recently - unfortunately, only the first movement. I'd appreciate if you comment and criticize. Thank you.
"Schubert's music brings tears to our eyes, without any questioning of the soul: this is how stark and real is the way that the music strikes us." Adorno
To be honest, I was expecting not to enjoy it only because I've heard this sonata many times(it might be the second most performed after the E flat...which I don't like). But I watched the entire performance with great pleasure and the fact that I've heard this Sonata a lot never entered my mind.
At musical and pianistic challenges go, I think Haydn is sometimes thought of as sort of nothing -- and boy, is that a mistake. I think most Haydn, like Mozart, is an incredibly quick indicator of what kind of pianist and musician we are hearing. Everything is just so transparent and magnified -- touch, balance, rhythm, dynamic control, phrasing. And here, within just a few seconds we can tell that we're hearing a superb pianist and musician.
Thank you very much for all who commented. Your kind words are so encouraging.
Can
"Schubert's music brings tears to our eyes, without any questioning of the soul: this is how stark and real is the way that the music strikes us." Adorno
I loved it too. I thought the articulations and phrasing were lovely.
I might share one thing that was recently pointed out to me in my Haydn playing, which is that it's important not to overuse the bright/brilliant forte sound when playing Haydn. Other tone colors can make things more interesting. For example that lovely moment around 4:40, we could have had more like that.
But, that's just for you to think about, and if any of the Haydn sonatas are GOOD candidates for a bright/brilliant sound to dominate, this is the one...
Last edited by hreichgott; 03/15/1410:05 PM.
Heather Reichgott, piano
Working on: Mel (Mélanie) Bonis - Sevillana, La cathédrale blessée William Grant Still - Three Visions
Perfect, bravo! I am learning this piece at the moment - I take Heather's comments above on board but I have to say Can, I was mesmerised. I *loved* your articulation, *loved* the dynamics. If I can ever play this as well as you, that will be a mighty fine day for me :-) Thanks for sharing (I know, 2 years since the original post but hey...)
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