Martha Argerich: The complete Piano sonata no. 2 in B-flat minor Op. 35"(Chopin)
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
- Piano sonata no. 2 in B-flat minor (Op. 35):
I. Grave-Doppio movimento 00:00
II. Scherzo 06:40
III. Marche funèbre. Lento 12:44
IV. Finale. Presto 21:18
Chopin, Fryderyk (1810-49) -composer
Martha Argerich -piano
Scores: Available for free at imslp.org
Description by Robert Cummings:
Chopin wrote the Funeral March that became the third of the four movements here in 1837 and composed the other three movements two years later. Almost since it was first heard, this work was looked on not as a sonata in form, but as a collection of four rather diverse pieces the composer assembled under one musical roof, Robert Schumann being the first to make the charge of a lack of cohesion between the various movements. However, several musicologists in the late twentieth century pointed out a number of previously overlooked -- or at least ignored -- qualities in this composition that bind the movements as inseparable musical siblings.
The sonata can be viewed as something of a life cycle. The first movement serves as the life force, struggling, loving, and suffering. The ensuing Scherzo enacts demonic forces in the main section and good forces in the lyrical alternate melody of the trio section. When this movement ends with a partial recalling of the second theme, it is not clear which set of forces has emerged victorious. The third movement Funeral March represents death or mourning for the hero of the first two movements. The ghostly finale, with its swirls of dark winds, has evoked many ominous images in the minds of listeners, and serves the life cycle here as a kind of final picture of the deceased, who lies in his quiet grave, with the rustles of the wind the only disturbance above.
There are many thematic and harmonic relationships between the movements, too. The harmonies in the Funeral March can be noticed in all three of the other panels. Also, there is a thematic kinship between the alternate melody in the first movement and the lovely theme in the trio to the Scherzo. Other ties between the first two movements exist: both are stormy and hard-driven at the outset, and each features a lyrical second theme. The structural likeness between the main themes in both these movements is also worth noting: each is built on repeating motifs, the first part of which is presented twice before moving upward on the keyboard to complete the thematic idea.
In the end, this sonata, while unorthodox in some respects, is a painstakingly worked out composition of great subtlety, hardly comprised of a loosely strung-together set of piano pieces. But for all its grand and profound design, it has always been Chopin's themes and keyboard writing that have made this work popular. The third movement Funeral March theme is as famous as any ever written, and the compelling nature of the fast themes in the first movements, and their alternate melodies as well, have made this sonata popular the world over. A typical performance of the work lasts from 22 to 26 minutes.
This interpretation is a reminder that it takes a genius to do service to another genius. It's like Chopin gave the instructions on how to paint a masterpiece, but how many interpreters can paint something as eery, fierceful, relentless, imploring, desperate and compassionate, in such detail and with such unity as Martha paints it?
It's crazy how she uses the listeners expectation of a piece to make you feel each movement how it was intended to. I realized after hearing how she was able to play so sweetly after playing abruptly that she was preparing for us to experience the contrast more effectively than I've heard from others playing this piece. On the first time listening to this I felt like she was overplaying certain parts but listening again it seems like she conveyed an unsettling aspect intentionally so that the transition to playing sounds so releiving when hearing how it is especially delicate when taking the entire piece into consideration. It's hard to imagine her being only human like all of us when there's something unexplainable happening like she's communicating secrets without language but making so much sense at the same time.
This is the only interpratation that repeats 1st mov exposition that I like. Argerich somehow makes it convincing.
Beautiful and masterful interpretation of Chopin's Funeral March, an ethereal lament that resonates in the soul with transcendental solemnity, it is an emotional journey into the depths of existence. Each note is a sigh that pierces the veil between life and death, weaving a melancholy that elevates the spirit to the divine. In this river of sounds, solemn beauty is found in the elegance with which it embraces the inevitable transience of life, reminding us of the fragility of our own existence. The march becomes a sound poem that invites philosophical reflection on the ephemeral beauty that lies in the solemnity of our steps towards the unknown.
That 4th movement, what an incredible performance.
She had me in tears
It's amazing. The piece genuinely sounds scary. Like I hate listening to it, which I'm sure is the effect Chopin wanted.
Sounds like op 28 no 14
A little bit stationary
@@DavitMinasyan-rn3fv Yeah because for both of them the left hand is always 1 octave lower than the right hand
One of the finest interpretations of this magnificent work. Argerich makes the piano sing so beautifully.
I would say Martha plays with all the passion and dynamic range of Horowitz but with a softer and more compassionate sensitivity to Chopin’s feelings expressed through the music. In so doing she finds voices and expressiveness that most other pianists miss in their rush to the finish line. A stunningly beautiful performance of this very complex and turmoil-filled piece. Is that last movement the soul of the departed struggling to get free of its earthly bonds? And if it was, Martha gave it a sweet and loving farewell. Bravo!!!
Il 4° movimento è spettacolare (come tutto il resto della sonata), è incredibile come Martha riesca a creare l'atmosfera lugubre e a riprodurre nei minimi particolari i rumori dei venti oscuri, è così realistica la sensazione che provoca a tal punto da farti dimenticare che tutto ciò è ''imitato''' attraverso un pianoforte.
An exquisite interpretation. She totally understood this piece. In Argerich's 3rd movement A section you can hear the "walking" unlike a lot of versions. She took it a little faster than an average performance. In 4th movement dynamics, legato and pedalling is so perfect that you can totally hear the "wind howling through tombstones".
You play it at funerals.
Well said! Her performance of that last movement made me shiver!!
nah, pogorelich does it better.
@@variszarins it's only better on the last movement
22:24 this subito crescendo 😍😍
Chopin Piano Sonata No 2, Finale LE GENIE a la force d'exprimer l'univers illimité dont il se sent de plus en plus attiré mais les "formes traditionnelles" qui restent derrière ne lui suffissent pas pour illustrer le nouveaux univers qu'il ressent, qu'il découvre, et avant d'y pénétrer, quand le corps semble être épuisé, abandonné, il a encore l'énergie de peindre en sons le manque de contour de devant qu'il flaire, la nébuleuse, le néant, la perspective de la fin ... après tant de recherches tourbillonnantes et précaires, la force qui l'habite encore marque deux points vigueurs, deux accords qui le ramène, le retient, le réveille d’un sommeil hallucinant... Il est encore là !... !! (dans un état d’esprit pareille je ne suis pas sûr si Chopin si aurait eu le temps de penser à l'atonalisme...(voir Ligeti)
What a magnificent performance of this masterpiece, especially the 1st movement. Bravissimo, Martha Argerich!🌹❤🌹
masterpiece that makes you feel passion and peace. I think Argerich's expressive power is also amazing.
An amazing interpretation of the #35. Her performance of the first two movements were particularly memorable here, with her precise strikes and use of touch and pedal to make the piano swell and diminish to marvelous effect. I thought her third movement - that elemental dive into the very human condition itself - was a little rushed; it seemed she was carrying a coffin to the grave at a brisk walk rather than the slow, resigned plodding at which we're all inexorably headed for. The finale she presented was so unique - soft, almost like cotton-soft breezes at first, then slowly increasing in strength and coldness to the level of "night winds sweeping over the church-yard graves", to which A. Rubenstein referred it.
However the interpretation, Martha's actual performance sounded flawless. As usual.
La interpretación de esta sonata en manos de Argerich es sublime desde todo punto de vista. Versión de referencia sin dudas.
Beautiful moving iperformance of this great masterpiece!
It is good that it is not tense and rigid like the competition performers. It is expressed in one's own language very naturally and this is very convincing.
Absolutely wonderful amazing and beautiful from the incredible Martha.🙂
A most wonderful sonata played by the best pianist ! Very emotionally moving !
It’s all brilliantly played. She’s a genius..❤️ thank you 😊
Bella y magistral interpretacioin de la Marcha Fúnebre de Chopin, un lamento etéreo que resuena en el alma con una solemnidad trascendental, es un viaje emocional hacia la profundidad de la existencia. Cada nota es un suspiro que atraviesa el velo entre la vida y la muerte, tejiendo una melancolía que eleva el espíritu a lo divino. En este río de sonidos, la belleza solemne se encuentra en la elegancia con la que abraza la inevitable transitoriedad de la vida, recordándonos la fragilidad de nuestra propia existencia. La marcha se convierte en un poema sonoro que invita a la reflexión filosófica sobre la belleza efímera que yace en la solemnidad de nuestros pasos hacia lo desconocido.
Just perfection
Caricias para el alma...grandiosa
I recently saw her video where she admires and pays homage to Vladimir Horowitz , I knew I always liked her..Her playing was the first thing of course I noticed the Rach 3 ..she is a master of the piano I don't think you would get an argument out of anyone .
Это восхитительно!!!! Самое лучшее исполнение!!!! Особенно третья часть!!!! Без соплей, как у молодого поколения!! Все изумительно по своим местам и чувственно «по-шопеновски», без переборов! Люблю!
Sublime
Only the 3rd movement: 2M views. The full sonata: 41K views
Genius!💝
Miracol!
the ending is amazing the ghosts are all out
whatta strong and decisive play by The Old lady, i didnt know she is this furious!
That third movement fukkin kills me
12:44 march funeral
A familiaridade dela com o compositor é determinante !
Não sou muito o cachorrinho dela, e tenho visto ela correr léguas de problemas
---- quem acredita num ecumenismo não é muito sagaz ---- ,
mas, nesta sonata específica, está fazendo
---- suas próprias palavras ---- aquilo que gosta
Gosta, e faz de maneira quase única
Tão longe quanto é documentável ,
ninguém fez melhor
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this entire piece says to me that death is the only reality the living see.
What do you mean?
@@user-cw3tf9tq9v martha's interpretation of this song translates to what i feel.
omg is that how the 4th movement normally goes? That's like the 19th century equivalent of a jump scare!
wait till you hear Haydn's surprise symphony
Why is this recording getting no attention?
That's actually the first recording I've heard of this sonata, thanks to my grandmother who gave me the CD (which also includes the scherzo 3 and the third sonata)
Lina Beskinn Yo!
@@CalamityInAction hey
because those who actually understand classical music are minority. a lot of people just go for the name, like rubbish piano player lang lang.
@@4fiftyeight Argerich is a huge name, so I don't know what you mean
12:43 part 3
You here easily the 4:th to quiet in mobile
When was this performed?
1975, Deutsche Grammophon recording including this sonata and all the preludes
For me the best op35-2 is Sergei Rachmaninov ; movement one is an energic revolutionary against the death movement 4 one unbelievable whisper on the graves : in second for me Vladimir Aschkenasy wuth perhaps the best virtuosity in movement 4 ; j don't known if Argerich has understood the real meaning of Funeral Sonata , j'm not sure .
Movement 1,2,4 almost forgotten like ghosts in 4, even 3 is good with it's even 'ghosts'
?
Not classical music!! That takes years
Нещо хубаво в моя живот.
An admirable attempt to channel her inner Rachmaninov, but it ultimately falls far short of his performance of this sonata. That said, it lays waste to a lot of other interpretations.
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Tempo much too fast.
Pogorelich better.