Beethoven's "Für Elise" - Arranged for Harp by Deborah Henson-Conant

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  • Опубліковано 26 жов 2024

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  • @serenas9481
    @serenas9481 9 років тому +46

    This piece has sentimental value for me too; my grandfather was a wonderful classical pianist, and my father after him, then I followed (before eventually being discovered by the harp! It called o me). Whenever I hear this piece, it brings back to my childhood, waking up Sunday morning to this on the piano, with the potent aromas of pancakes and bacon on the griddle. Thank you. You inspire me.

  • @karinbs831
    @karinbs831 2 роки тому +1

    first time I hear fur Elise on the harp......amazing. Thank you for your pasion

  • @johnschaad9422
    @johnschaad9422 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful - - One of my favorites for a long time. I had learned to play it on the piano, too!

  • @falkor1980
    @falkor1980 3 роки тому +1

    This is a compliment. It makes Beethoven, sound like Mozart. Almost harpsichord sounding versus persussive piano.

  • @lencho234
    @lencho234 5 років тому +11

    " Adventures", what an excellent description.

  • @connieLo87365
    @connieLo87365 3 роки тому +1

    Always like this piece, Love your sign. Now you don't have to die to hear decent Harp Music. I'm taking your Nightingale with me. Your always a pleasure to watch.

  • @samwheller
    @samwheller 3 роки тому +1

    Lovely.

  • @chrisrobinson5484
    @chrisrobinson5484 4 роки тому +1

    How many years......
    MASTER. You play the harp like no one i have heard ever! Comes sooo natural to you....beautiful..

  • @AyodejiOkulaja
    @AyodejiOkulaja 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful! 🔥

  • @JefftheDonkeyGuy
    @JefftheDonkeyGuy 11 років тому +4

    Exquisite, simply exquisite. My first wife used to play this on the piano, in spite of being born with a right arm that ended about an inch below the elbow. She could do the melody runs with that short arm, play the notes as quickly and clearly as you do on your harp, and run bass and harmony with the left.
    This superb rendition brings back so many memories. Such a beautiful piece, so exquisitely performed, As always.

  • @kimberlyshivler8228
    @kimberlyshivler8228 9 років тому +13

    WOW. This has always been one of my favorite classical pieces and you play it beautifully. Thank you.

  • @gugawdadanca
    @gugawdadanca 8 років тому +1

    This is the most beautiful song of the world! I'm crying right now. Congratulations to missis Henson-Conant.

  • @mindyenglish5305
    @mindyenglish5305 3 роки тому +2

    If I turn off the volume and just watch you play, I would know exactly which song you're playing. You move like you're part of the song. I would never turn it down, though. You play my favorite song beautifully.

  • @maritucci4054
    @maritucci4054 3 роки тому +3

    So, I must have heard that every day of my life, growing up. My harpist mother always included it in her daily practice routine.

  • @白白竹鼠可否也挑戰無
    @白白竹鼠可否也挑戰無 3 роки тому +1

    the best performance

  • @thelifeofaclassicalmusicia7782
    @thelifeofaclassicalmusicia7782 4 роки тому +1

    What a beautiful harp!

  • @harpways
    @harpways 11 років тому +1

    Re-invention and rediscovery are wonderful - thanks for showing us how to do it, Deb!

  • @paytonpryor
    @paytonpryor 4 роки тому +2

    You play so emotionally. It's beautiful.

  • @AsifMehedi
    @AsifMehedi 8 років тому +1

    Incredibly beautiful.

  • @WickedWench62
    @WickedWench62 11 років тому +2

    Thank you, Deborah. I have the same memories of my Mother playing this on the piano while I sat with my eyes closed simply absorbing it. Like you, I've always enjoyed the ebbs and tides the arrangement takes. My favorite harpist playing my favorite song. You have made my day.

  • @normacruz7817
    @normacruz7817 9 років тому +1

    That was unbelievably amazing. Beethoven must be smiling. Thank you.

  • @rachybos
    @rachybos 11 років тому +1

    Deborah can make almost anything, from Stolen Moments (all time favorite!) to the blues to Für Elise, sound like it was written for the harp! Wonderful!

  • @richardjones4080
    @richardjones4080 4 роки тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful work not just played but lived and felt thats what I love about yourself as a Musician if i may say so

    • @hipharpist
      @hipharpist  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much, Richard!

    • @richardjones4080
      @richardjones4080 4 роки тому

      @@hipharpist it was a joy to meet you virtually speaking last night my time your more than welcome an evening i will remember for a very long time to come

    • @richardjones4080
      @richardjones4080 4 роки тому

      @@hipharpist btw the young lady you mentioned who is also in south wales well as i said Shelly knows my brother she in fact played at my youngest sisters wedding and reception

  • @Shadow_Shinigami
    @Shadow_Shinigami 5 років тому +40

    STOP PLAYING BEETHOVEN
    STOP PLAYING BEETHOVEN !
    .
    .
    .
    I'm sorry I couldn't resist.
    (If you got it, you got it)

    • @hipharpist
      @hipharpist  5 років тому +6

      Well, I didn't get it yet - but keep telling it until I do.

    • @Shadow_Shinigami
      @Shadow_Shinigami 5 років тому +4

      @@hipharpist it's a django unchained reference

    • @ricktricolor6737
      @ricktricolor6737 5 років тому +1

      Schultz

    • @ecliptik8020
      @ecliptik8020 4 роки тому +3

      @@hipharpist it's areference to a movie called django unchained

    • @Shingilydong
      @Shingilydong 4 роки тому +1

      Dont be rude

  • @1000fishingpro
    @1000fishingpro 10 років тому +1

    I love it when I was little I use to go to sleep to it and now I listen to it to calm done and relax

  • @carmenfreeman693
    @carmenfreeman693 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful! Thank you for sharing! ❤ 🎶 🙏

  • @IngridLouise71931
    @IngridLouise71931 6 років тому +1

    This piece has many angles. I am revisiting my childhood music as well. Um who were the 26 who did not like this piece??? I cant see why but there must be a solid reason. I like it but I am not a musician so I can't critique I only know my cats like the harp and get along better. I always liked this artist she has amazing fingers and mind body connection to her music. Thats what I "get" when I watch and listen to her play.

  • @ChuckDeFuque
    @ChuckDeFuque 5 років тому +1

    One of my favorite classical pieces! Very well done!

  • @solarczyk49
    @solarczyk49 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful music 💝 Bravo 👏👏👏🌹

  • @sagnorain3160
    @sagnorain3160 5 років тому +1

    Wow!!! Thank you so much for sharing with us. This is beautiful!! 💕

  • @jonbobtrader
    @jonbobtrader 7 років тому +10

    Wow! That was fantastic. Thank you!

  • @lynnmatthewsanderson3116
    @lynnmatthewsanderson3116 11 років тому +1

    Wonderful, wonderful. I remember practicing this on the piano for ages on end.

  • @lillianandcleo
    @lillianandcleo 11 років тому +1

    Awesome Deborah, a beautiful way to start or end the day. Thank-you, thank-you, Debra T

  • @christinewahl8506
    @christinewahl8506 5 років тому +1

    Bravo! Absolutely lovely, & with such feeling!

    • @hipharpist
      @hipharpist  5 років тому

      Thank you so much, Christine!

  • @geoffhalsey2184
    @geoffhalsey2184 7 років тому +1

    Wow! Beautifully played.

  • @nataliam129
    @nataliam129 6 років тому +2

    Beautiful piece. I loved watching you playing it. You are really living it. Good job! :) thanks for the videk

  • @TheHarperDave
    @TheHarperDave 7 років тому +2

    Lovely. I also love the sign behind the harp strings!

  • @jimclarke1108
    @jimclarke1108 8 років тому +3

    PERFECTION AT ITS BEST

  • @clamont56
    @clamont56 11 років тому +1

    Very nicely done, I used to have that on a music box when I was young in the fifties. That was in Seattle.

  • @billspooks
    @billspooks 7 років тому +1

    OMG, OMG, She is Magnificent. I did not know she existed...!!!

  • @onidaol9351
    @onidaol9351 10 років тому +1

    Beautiful played. Enjoyed it! Thank you so much :)))

  • @bigbob1699
    @bigbob1699 6 років тому +1

    Don't ever stop and please take care of those great hands!!

  • @amandahyoung
    @amandahyoung 11 років тому +1

    This was beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

  • @MyNameHere101
    @MyNameHere101 10 років тому +1

    Gorgeous!

  • @mayankaranya
    @mayankaranya 8 років тому +1

    touched my heart ...

  • @melissalundberg4656
    @melissalundberg4656 5 років тому +1

    This just blows me away!!!

  • @melancholya9043
    @melancholya9043 8 років тому +1

    Thanks for beautiful music!
    When taught "Für Elise" on the piano, I represented that I pluck the strings - it always adds softness

    • @hipharpist
      @hipharpist  4 роки тому

      Wow! I love that image of 'plucking' the piano notes. How beautiful!

  • @AllenDec
    @AllenDec 10 років тому +1

    Gorgeous interpretation! Inspiring ... Thanks!

  • @ebassiri
    @ebassiri 10 років тому +1

    Fantastic!

  • @diverdave4
    @diverdave4 4 роки тому +1

    thank you for sharing this wonderful arrangement

    • @hipharpist
      @hipharpist  4 роки тому

      I'm so glad you like it @DiverDave4!!! I remember hearing my mother play it and how much she LOVED having even just one piece she could really PLAY and express her 'pianist-self' with.

    • @diverdave4
      @diverdave4 4 роки тому

      @@hipharpist I am a pianist as well so it was particularly enjoyable to listen to. My mother started me on piano as a child, it is a wonderful thing to share musicianship among family members. Our memories are only enhanced by the songs we shared with them. :)

  • @nicolassun3856
    @nicolassun3856 11 років тому +1

    Love the sound of harp

  • @Prieta100
    @Prieta100 4 роки тому +1

    Marvelous 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤

  • @rnhealer6044
    @rnhealer6044 2 роки тому

    I have another recording of Fur Elise set to harp. It's such a short, beautiful classical piece and I have always loved it. Thank you for a lovely performance

  • @robertanderson5905
    @robertanderson5905 5 років тому +1

    Amazing....

  • @mhikl4484
    @mhikl4484 8 років тому +1

    Breathtaking. Great story intro.
    Namaste and care,
    mhikl

  • @baselelshiekh6272
    @baselelshiekh6272 8 років тому +1

    I loved it !

  • @emmanuelmallari6782
    @emmanuelmallari6782 8 років тому +1

    wonderful!!!

  • @davehshs651
    @davehshs651 9 років тому

    This is wonderful! Rivals the original piano version in its own way.

  • @judielaw
    @judielaw 11 років тому +1

    An absolute delight and pleasure to hear/watch, Beauty and soul, bellissimo ♥

  • @anjhindul
    @anjhindul 5 років тому +1

    Beautifully done! My first piece learned on the Piano (and the whole reason I learned) I got to teach myself how to read and took 3 months to learn that and Fur Elise, Now I have a few dozen pieces I can play and am of course still learning! having trouble with different beats for each hand but I think that is normal lolol! Keep up the wonderful music!

    • @hipharpist
      @hipharpist  5 років тому +1

      That's actually GREAT - that it only took you 3 months. And yes, coordinating our two hands with different beats is for sure one of the most challenging part of playing ... and I wonder what wonderful things it does to our brains to do that!

  • @hipharpist
    @hipharpist  11 років тому +5

    Ah ... very well put! In fact, this IS Blues .. um ... sort of. It's Blues Beethoven-style!

  • @windwish
    @windwish 11 років тому +1

    Thank you!!! Bravo!

  • @jbaumun
    @jbaumun 7 років тому +1

    Lovely . Period .

  • @sandeeptech8
    @sandeeptech8 8 років тому +1

    magnificent !!!

  • @ancelingaee3738
    @ancelingaee3738 8 років тому +1

    PERRRRRRRRRRRRFECTION!!! Thank you :-)

  • @MisterDavidBell
    @MisterDavidBell 11 років тому +1

    That was absolutely amazing!!! I hope I'm just as good as you on the harp one day :)

  • @benefactor4309
    @benefactor4309 5 років тому +4

    My mother always played it on the music system when I woke up

  • @deanchovan6604
    @deanchovan6604 6 років тому +1

    Bravo ! !

  • @hwhitewayc1124
    @hwhitewayc1124 11 років тому

    Hey there. One of your Uplevel Gold pals here...and also a professional musician myself for many years! We met briefly in Atlanta. You are a rock star in every way...and I love this classical moment. The arrangement and hearing Fur Elise on the harp is total ear candy (expensive dark chocolate ear candy). Thank you for posting. Hope you make it to Asheville in Nov. You were missed last week!

  • @abella33
    @abella33 9 років тому +1

    Excelente interpretación, felicitaciones

  • @JoseSilva-nt3rl
    @JoseSilva-nt3rl 5 років тому +1

    Magistral mí amor que bello que coneccion con tu arpa.bediciones

  • @dariosorrenti
    @dariosorrenti 11 років тому +1

    wow!

  • @Juan.j
    @Juan.j 8 років тому +1

    Exelente desde mexico

  • @65attila
    @65attila 6 років тому +1

    So Beautiful

  • @natarosa1984
    @natarosa1984 5 років тому

    Perfect

  • @chrisrobinson5484
    @chrisrobinson5484 4 роки тому +1

    Why didn't Quentin cast you when he cast De Caprio to play calvin candy??? When Calvinh said " please stop playing Beethoven"You would rip her apart.! Ok it was Dr Shultz who said that.

  • @heartmelter5103
    @heartmelter5103 6 років тому +1

    "wow"

  • @teradaharp
    @teradaharp 11 років тому +2

    Which recording device did you use? the harp resonance sounds beautiful!

  • @bostonwhistler
    @bostonwhistler 11 років тому

    Nice! Now if we could just do an arrangement for harp and whistling!

  • @thomasmarti5856
    @thomasmarti5856 8 років тому +1

    BeautifuL
    :) tY

  • @ontarioweddingofficiant9691
    @ontarioweddingofficiant9691 7 років тому +1

    do you sell your arrangements? if so where can I buy it?

  • @bassax7045
    @bassax7045 11 років тому

    we wanna play the BLUES ;-)

  • @ronaldthomas74
    @ronaldthomas74 10 місяців тому

    Wish I could, play harp

  • @MiVaAk
    @MiVaAk 10 років тому +1

    I think I love you...

  • @FJLFrancisco22
    @FJLFrancisco22 3 роки тому

    0:22

  • @merledoughty5787
    @merledoughty5787 5 років тому

    It is a beautiful piece of music except when your lady friend has it as this tune on a clock at 5.30am then it wears thin except years now our security system plays this when you turn the system on oh memories thankyou Deborah it is a great instrumental was the instru meant to make you mental no

    • @hipharpist
      @hipharpist  5 років тому

      Ha, Merle! Sometimes I DO think the instu meant to make you mental! I know what you mean, though - - if only Beethoven could hear it on an alarm clock in synthesized sound - imagine what he'd think.

  • @greaselighting101
    @greaselighting101 4 роки тому

    Just turned that song PG-13!

  • @jacobwatson4773
    @jacobwatson4773 4 роки тому +1

    TAKE YOUR HANDS OFF THE HARP!
    - Dr. King Schultz

  • @waremblem3405
    @waremblem3405 7 років тому

    Hey! This isn't Meatloaf! What the heck is going on here?!

  • @nickmartinez5618
    @nickmartinez5618 8 років тому +4

    It's was great but it was a little blocky

  • @vocalizingdreams
    @vocalizingdreams 8 років тому +2

    I'm sorry, but this was a bit painful to listen to. I cringed at a couple of parts that sounded.. I don't know, blah. Not sure if it's the harp or the technique. There is a version of Fur Elise on UA-cam by a Japanese harpist (Kaori something) that is much smoother.

    • @FJLFrancisco22
      @FJLFrancisco22 8 років тому +8

      shut up

    • @hipharpist
      @hipharpist  6 років тому +4

      Haha! I did that on purpose - to encourage other harpists to get the sheet music and play it better! (Just joking) (sort of)

  • @aztekjp
    @aztekjp 10 років тому

    *

  • @gordongiobanni7543
    @gordongiobanni7543 3 роки тому +1

    Would you PLEASE STOP PLAYING BEETHOVEN ON THE HARP PLEASE!!! 😮😮😁😅

    • @Levi_99
      @Levi_99 2 роки тому

      If you know you know

  • @akramlitim5223
    @akramlitim5223 4 роки тому

    الخيوط ماهمش مخاويين مليح وناقصة شوي حنانة عليهم هههههههه.

  • @karlatova6348
    @karlatova6348 5 років тому

    Go to ....where u want

  • @LeaderofRussiadhbfsdfbs
    @LeaderofRussiadhbfsdfbs 9 років тому

    Not quite captured the Beethovian style

  • @lindasuez
    @lindasuez 11 років тому +1

    Fantastic!

  • @7394kbc
    @7394kbc 7 років тому

    wonderful!!!