Beethoven - Cello Sonata No. 3 in A major, Op. 69 (Paul Tortelier & Eric Heidsieck)
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- 00:00 - Allegro, ma non tanto
12:28 - Scherzo. Allegro molto
17:44 - Adagio cantabile - Allegro vivace
Paul Tortelier, cello
Eric Heidsieck, piano
1972
I developed a Classical music and Beethoven obsession after reading If I stay. I have really bad anxiety and whenever I listen to this Sonata it stops my panic attacks and relaxes me. (:
There are few works that you could listen to every day and not tire...this is one!
My parents listen to this sonata every single Sunday. It's their ritual.
I was reading today in the ny times that of of all the music
people like and dislike,classical music is the most disliked.
after listening to this immortal music,it is beyond me.I have
been listening to this music for over fifty years; I can't imagine
life without it.it has enriched me beyond belief,made my
life worth living.I urge people not to be put off by the phony
images portrayed in popular culture.I am neither rich nor
a snob.this music is magnificent.don't pass it up,due to
to misconceptions put out by popular culture.
Theyve been eating trans fats too long..
There are no words to describe this solitary beauty between the romance instruments, the cello and the piano. They work so meticulously to create a lovely duo of a sonata that is both gorgeous and heart crashingly beautiful. I feel that Beethoven had this internal feeling of beauty that he could not hear, but express through the simple words of music calling out to him from the unknown. This is a gift.
You have said it very beautifully. I like it very much. Thank you.
One of my favorites to play with an old teacher of mine as a teen. We also brought in a violinist and worked through the Trio.
I'm here because Beethoven is the best human who ever lived. It's very simple.
Yees
Thanks.
I agree!!
Me too
love his music....but he was arrogant and rude. Jesus was the best man ever !
The energy and almost over- the- top- enthusiasm is infectious. It brings the listener along with its commitment and involvement. I learn to grow emotionally from such encounters.
That's why I am here.
I had this record at school in 1975 and used to play it in my study when the boys in their rooms on either side would be playing Hendrix or Ozzie Osborn! I used to turn it up full volume! Fantastic playing by Tortelier and Heidsieck but Oh Beethoven!!.....no words!!
I watched if I stay two nights ago and I've liked classical music for awhile now, but I never told anyone Bc all my friends thought it was weird, my grandma was an opera singer my dad was a rock singer but Also had a love for classical music! my grandma loves classical music and so does my mom it's wonderful! And after I watched if I stay, I fell in love with classical music even more! It was a great movie and one of my favorites!!
Be proud of being classical music nerd :)
Bach is the universe, Mozart is the sky, and Beethoven is the ground we stand on.
wow. nice quote^^
Schubert is the pleasure of life.
The cello is beyond beautiful.🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
One of Beethoven's finest, most dynamic and haunting works certainly, in beauty and depth of melody, with so lovely a clarity of line, emotional of change of pace, mood, expectancy, intervals of discord that enhance the lovemaking between cello and piano, an ecstasy like no other, a fidelity though, something to last for ever. And wonderfully portrayed, given, here.
Well said Mr. Berney , true words
This is an absolutely splendid rendition of this sonata. The voice of the cello is perfectly in the mood of the music, the part of the piano matches excellently with it.
Streght and sweetness in one piece..simply a work of genius
Merveilleuse sonata interprétée par un des plus grands violoncellistes Paul Tortelier !
Never heard of "If I Stay," which is infesting the comments. I'm here because cello. Because Beethoven.
+drithligh hahahha Really?? It's a movie :P
You should watch it if your into romance/tragedy type movies
+emily hopkins I'm not really a movie guy at all. We have a buttload of DVDs though -- I'll ask the Lovely Wife if we already own a copy.
+drithligh Because maybe the best opening melody ever for a sonata.
+emily hopkins I finally watched it tonight on Netflix. Gawd, what a tearjerker.
+33Munchycrunchy you might want to chopin, his opening melody is also good
I have to say that I'm here because of If I Stay but I also have to say that after I read If I Stay I developed a crazy passion for classical music :3
Since I've read it I've become interested in classical music and will begin learning cello in about a month. :)
Me too :))
Reiley Palmer Great for you! I've played cello for about 2.5 years now and I'm enjoying it very much.
me too ! and i really love this music video even if am a metalhead! :)
Well Sabina - Beethoven is probably the best of the best. To be able to write the music he wrote when he was stone deaf?? He truly is one of the greatest composers to have ever lived. Listen to the 9th Symphony, he never ever heard a word of that symphony except in his head. I cry every-time I see it in concert or listen to it.
I came upon this piece while attending a cello masterclass under Gary Hoffman. This was one of three pieces played that day. I'm now learning this sonata next semester in college, and I'm so excited! It's such a great piece.
I was in love with classical music since I was 2.
En 1987 , j’ai 20 ans , et les sonates , concertos et autres trios me hantent fortissimo . C’est une passion que je garde seul . Autour de moi personne ne se penche sur le sujet . Mes seuls interlocuteurs , sont les formidables magasines « Monde de la musique » , «Répertoire » et « Classica » . Les chroniques y sont d’une pertinence aiguë , les sujets sont traités avec passion .
Une pointe de nostalgie apparaît de temps à autre , mais la musique est un puits sans fond avec les innombrables versions d’une œuvre
This is my favourite piece by Beethoven! 🎻🎻
unspeakable charmingness I'm a Cellist my self and this is just extraordinary..... I have such a passion for classic music at such a young age❤❣
I can't seem to grow tired of this piece!!
I'm listening to this because its sheer beauty renders everything else unimportant.
Deeply beautiful Beethoven
Does it really matter if one was brought here by if I stay or by a love of classical music or for any reason. The important part is that ultimately we all came here because a love of music.
Thank you!
Pure sublime Beethoven ❣
Paul Tortelier durfte ich live erleben- es war grandios! (Never forget!!)❤
marvelous, marvelous Beethoven! Oh the wonderful melodies interwoven with the Alberti bass, transitioning into the Romantic School. Captivating and brilliant. Sheer genius at work here.
Un grand maître. Il ne faut pas oublier le pianiste et la qualité de l'enregistrement. La force de son des 2 instrumentistes est idéale, par le placement des micros très bien balancé. Le pianiste est formidable, en symbiose avec le violoncelliste.
You know, it's actually a good thing being here because of If I stay. It means that the movie actually opened up a whole new world for a lot of people.
I've been crazy about classical music since I was small, played the piano since I was 4, but If I stay made me fall in love with the cello.I always thought the cello was just a bad violin, but now I realized that the cello is a better version of a violin! (Imo ofc) I'm thankful that movie was made. Cello music is just more relaxing to me, than piano music. Helps me when I have anxiety attacks or if I'm really really stressed :)
Ack! A "bad violin" ? Glad you've come to the light!
@@claudiasiefer8495 Its just big violin for ppl who are new to violin and dont know what to do.
Simply begginer violin
@@haii7760 it's a violin for people who weren't forced into playing music. Anyone with actual love for music, would choose the cello over violin. In addition to a bigger range, cello has a richer, more complex tone. It is roughly the size of an adult male's torso, and it's the instrument closest in sound to that of the human voice. When you play it, it rests on the left side of your chest, close to the heart. If cello isn't your favourite instrument, I truly pity you. For your sake, I hope you also see the light one day! Good luck dear stranger
@@euomu apologies, was being sarcastic or i have no clue why i wrote that
ive been playing cello for 6+ yrs, only thing that bothers me is traveling with it due to the size of the instrument :)
@@haii7760 that's so funny haha. And I know the pain
Hi, here NOT because of if i stay but due to a mad love for classical music
Same. But I can say it is a really good movie. I'm here cause I play, trying to learn as much as possible. The more you know right?
Me too! I played this in high school and I wanted to listen to this again :-)
Remarkable. Gorgeous performance.
Wonderful, wonderful interplay between pianist and cellist!! Gorgeous piece!!
How beautiful the music and performance. !!!!
Not only is this from If I Stay, but it is such a compelling, beautiful piece that I can listen to over and over again and never hear it the same.
A very articulate and energetic interpretation! Between both players. This may be my favorite yet.
Superb !!
It almost feels like a live performance such is the commitment of both artists.
I'm trying to choose repertoire as my friend, who is a cellist and I would like to dor recitals. I can honestly say that nothing inspires me more than this music and it also has a lot to do with the players. Wonderful Sonata and excellent musicians
Tortelier,one of the greatest Player,thank you😮
I've never felt like this before. I wonder if he goes hard listening to this, because I do. Honestly this is the best music I've ever heard in my life time, hope he goes on tour soon!
Because of If I Stay i came here but i have such gratitude for classical musicians more than i did before
absolutely adore this piece by beethoven.
This Sonata make me cry and smile at same time :(
but why??
Matheus Felipe Cuz emotions
Good that UA-cam is keeping alive and flourishing the legacy of the great Paul Tortelier who seems to have become a little neglected in. comparison with the great Rostropovich. History has room for both.
je disais plus haut que paul tortelier était un des plus grands violoncellistes du 20 ème siècle et surtout n'oubliez jamais pierre fournier immense génie du violoncelle mondial ,, un des monuments du violoncelle sans oublier l'inoubliable jacqueline du pré ,, violoncelliste au talent inégalable ,, je tenais à cet hommage aux violoncellistes francais qui méritent leur place au panthéon de la musique ,, il ne vous reste qu'a les découvrir mais je suis sûr que vous les connaissez dèjà ,,et beethoven prodigieux , un des maîtres avec brahms
@@khool63 Para mí el más grande violonchelista francés es el maestro Pierre Fournier. Tuve la suerte de asistir aun recital suyo en 1959
I love how Beethoven has been marked by Bach work, even in this sonata. There's the "Es ist vollbracht" at 06:48 that is also the motive of the 3rd movement of the 31th Sonata.
I recall i saw it yet in an other Beethoven piece, but I can't remember which one.
Xxx
Tortelier is awesome!
this is a true work of art
as a fairly uninformed fan of classical music my library of it is unfortunately fairly small. so I love when I can find a new piece to enjoy no matter where I encountered it. heard this in a detective conan movie and I'm glad I was able to find it.
The beauty and power of this piece is ineffable. Wonderfully played and outstandingly written. A piece of music that consistently brings tears to my eyes.
wow, what a fantastic performance
flippin great recording
托特里耶端坐于此，安详又静默，神采飞扬，弓弦中流淌着光明与力量。。。。。。 大爱这个教堂中录下的音乐和影像。
he plays exquisitely
i have JUST got the chills
i mean, i was thinking i was probably be a kind of a loner in checking out all of the music in If I Stay...but i guess everyone's just as geeky as l am ^^
Away from the hustle-bustle and listening to such relaxing music 🎶 🎵 is heavenly experience. (especially in a cozy 🍸 or a coffee ☕ shop)
i was amazed by his songs not because of If I stay but really I love Beethoven songs :)
Never thought the key of A Major would suit a cello so perfectly.....
I very like tortelier he's a great musician and on the beethoven; it's wonderfull =}
I can't stop listening the piano "solo" at 5:29 😎
I'm here because I'm listening to all of Beethoven's compositions, and I'm glad a lot of people, coming from a book, are listening to this piece too! Should I really watch the movie "If I stay?"
Marco Veranda yes is s really emotinal movie watch it
Yah and read too
Marco Veranda Yessss! My cousin told me too! It’s kinda weird because my name is Mia and I play the cello, lol, but I’m small
Hellooo same
Yes
This is one of my favorite music forever!
6:42-6:57 and 7:23-7:46 might be the most beautiful passages ever written for cello.
6:42 - 6:57 7:23 - 7:46 👌
These melodies go very deep into my soul.
Wow. A Beethoven cello sonata getting over one million views. Perhaps the world isn't as screwed as I feared.
Perhaps
It's always easier to listen to music & ignore The Serious Stuff (climate change, for example). Just like college professors publish 1000's of papers each year, but **WHAT DO THEY DO?**
It Hass to be a mistake
@@CLASSICALFAN100 one doesn't preclude the other and I'm willing to guess that a high percentage of people that listen to a Beethoven cello Sonata also care about climate change
I love Tortelier.
So beautiful !!
Maravillosamente fantàstics❤❤😊
I'm in love with classical music and I play the cello.. Then If I Stay came out and it was really weird because I had so much in common with the character she was portraying. I'm also in a relationship with a guy older than me & he loves rock. I could listen to Beethoven & Bach for hours, they're my favorite composers.
+Makeup Mikayla xD
estoy enamorada de la musica clásica y del violonchelo,lo amo la voy a escuchar por el resto de mi vida😘
This is the most important Beethoven's work. Because it has the best opus number. Ok, I'm kidding, don't kill me.
You're dead wrong !!!!
Have you ever listened to Notturno in D major ?
It's just awesome ...
... it's Op.42
Pierre-Etienne Mélet u better listen to nocturne in S sharp minor
It’s opus 333...
Lol random reply from 4 years later
nunca voy a poder parar de escuchar esta obra de arte
Absolute perfection 😘
The most calming thing I've ever heard
¡Amo esta pinche sonata!
I love this. Always gets my heart beating faster.
Awesome - thank you so much for posting this!
If i stay ? No, here is Beethoven.
bello hermoso
sin palbras
soy amante de la musica clasica
By far my favorite version of this piece.
HERE are some stats on this videos comment section:
90% of people have "if i stay" somewhere in their comment.
5% of people are actually coming here because of the cello and Beethoven and enjoying this
5% of people are commenting on the video and saying how well Tortelier interpretated this piece.
Magnificent.
If I stay brought me here. But gosh! This music is just totally awesome.
same!!!
This is what I had chosen as my college audition piece... where have the years went
Haha how old are you now
+Argean And how did you pass English grammar?
correct in certain dialects especially geordie (NE England)
Paul Tortelier needs acclaim for being a Natural musician ,showman, entrepeneuer+ supporting HUMAN RIGHTS.His contribution needs recogniton.Beethoven would have been SO proud of him.Im here for a Master in LIFE +MUSIC.
We simply can't argue that the fathoming frech fingers of Paul tortelier should've received more appraise for this limited piece of Beethoven A minor sonato No 3, OP 69. I would have say that being elected to play in the Boston Symphony back in his younger day under the great russian composer Serge Koussevitsy must've been quite an honor. Paul's colorful work of the 9th symphony was a rare treat.
Magnifique !
thanks for uploading
Amazing 😭👏
it sounds amazing and the cello is a beautiful instrument
Alabaré a mi señor
아픈 젊은 시절의 나를 미소짓게 만들던 독특하게 우아한 첼로 소리...
I'm reading "Where She Went" while listening to this, and it is soooo relaxing
Holy crap. Same wth...? Huh.
Beautiful
hardly a mention of tortelier here , i remember his master class on bbc back in the 70s -he not only sounded great, he looked great too.
I was lucky enough to see him in concert in the late seventies.
I also spent several minutes talking to him after the concert.
A delightful man with a terrific sense of humour.
I never will forget the whole experience (I still have the program notes he autographed.)
I also saw Eric Heidsieck in concert in the mid seventies and spent a while chatting with him after the concert. A really nice man.
Beethoven - Cello Sonata No. 3 in A major, Op. 69
00:00 - Allegro, ma non tanto
12:55 - Scherzo. Allegro molto
18:50 - Adagio cantabile - Allegro vivace
Such inspiration
This is in my mind the greatest of all piano/cello sonatas, with Brahms' first and perhaps Debussy's. The th and 5th open this outstanding period of the so-called Beethoven's"third manner", some kind of absolute period in the whole story of our classical music since the "Ecole de Notre Dame", together with final Bach's life. I would turn the problem by writing that they "stand aside".
This sonata is a top level model of global varied symetry, and of Olympian and Apollinian mood. It is hard, for instance, to find an analogy in the 32 piano sonatas. Many examples can come to the ùmind: Tempest, Waldstein, Appassionata, etc. but there is always such or such feature which make the comparison wrong. The same for the string quartets, even not taking into account the number of movements in itself.
Beethoven's piano sonatas are generally more experimental and progressive in character than his chamber music with piano. This Cello Sonata op 69 is Apollonian and possesses a classical reserve, in spite of its lyricism throughout each movement. It's one of the master's finest works.
Schubert Arpeggione
@@guillaumequenderff7520 Yes for sure, but in my mind arpeggione is not exactly a cello. Within the romantic period, we should quote grieg. Further on in the XXth century, we w could quote for instance Shostakovich and E. Carter.
Just 2 minutes for touch my soul
I don't know what is "If i Stay", i'm here because the love for classical music.
All the movements are amazing, but the last movement is simply unreal
Wow, I just looked up this piece because I enjoy listening to it and it turns out to be the 101st anniversary of his birthday. In Pacific Time at least. :)
I fiel rally sad for those people that don't like this amazin music.
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