Finally someone who rightly plays acciaccature here instead of appoggiature. It is well known that Mozart wrote them interchangeably so it’s up to the performer to decide which fits best. That said no one seems interested in rendering the true flavour of “alla Turca” he probably had in mind, like a sort of middle eastern dance or march that’s impossible to convey playing appoggiature like everybody (except you) does. Also the clavichord seems particularly apt here as it almost sounds like a dulcimer. Thank you
Unfortunately most modern transcriptions completely omit the appoggiatura entirely and replace them with 16th notes! I was never even aware of them until I recently looked at a urtext version of the score.
and also... Alla Turca was very fashionable at that time, noisy, scandalous, somewhat irreverent, but the royalty and courtesans loved it, so composers indulged into composing alla turca pieces for people who would pay them the most money... Mozart was not different...at the end.. he had to eat as well...didn't he? These pieces were based precisely in a Turkish folk celebrative perception including drums: cymbals, snare drums, bass/toms, etc. which were present during the interpretation of Alla Turca music......imaging this Mozart's piece in this context.... personally, I believe this piece speaks a lot about Mozart's genius, but it is far from being any remarkable work....actually I believe it is in the lowest range of his capabilities...anyway...Mozart is Mozart....anything he composed has a magic element nevertheless: elegance and magic....:).
Well said, we should probably overcome the idea that anything that Mozart did was masterpieces, especially as far as piano compositions many of his contemporaries were much ahead of him and pianists such as Clementi, Dussek, but also Haydn, they all dominated the scene with their expressive and technical innovations. Mozart had a rather conservative approach to the keyboard, to me his greatness and genius lie mostly in his orchestral works and operas, I don’t think he never had the time to train himself to become a revolutionary pianist given his busyness although we know that he was a fine improviser and player but never really went as far ahead as becoming a model.
..."his greatness and genius lie mostly in his orchestral works and operas"... I totally agree with that. I don't find his piano sonatas as magnificent as his operas or concertos... The Sonata Kv 300 in A-major, for example, where the Alla Turca third movement belongs, is a collection of three different pieces Mozart already had and put together as a sonata, but you can easily see that it is a "non sequitur"... However, I have listened for many years Brendel's rendition of all Mozart's piano concertos and I find them spectacular, they bring tears to my eyes, everytime! And as well as we listen to them from the first to the last one, we can see Mozart' s development into a more unrestrained form and "sin equanon" beauty and elegance. Beethoven developed himself along with Mozart's development pace who recognized in Beethoven somebody "who will give the world something worth to hear". According to biographers, Beethoven cried upon hearing about Mozart's death. It's very interesting how Mozart was Beethoven's template for several of his first to middle period works... for example, there's a great similitud between Mozart's Piano Sonata in Cm (from the Fantasia y Sonata XVIII) and Beethoven's Piano Sonata VIII in Cm - "Pathetique" and even Beethoven's Piano Concerto #3 in Cm. Mozart's Rondo in A minor K.511 is another example example of a more elaborated Mozart [very chromatic indeed, more in the Bach's style he learned to appreciate even though the piano technique he used would not differ from what he learned from his father, Leopold. Nevertheless, Mozart has been and will be very close to my heart.
Wow I’ve only ever heared and played it on piano- who has a fast attack. This is awesome!!! It sounds more authentically Turkish and I felt and heard so many unique things that make it waaaaaay better!! Awesome thank you!!
I love that period instrument. Alla turca on That clavichord is my satisfying listening and healing music. The music helps me warm healing. 👏♥️♥️♥️👏♥️👏. You're a kindly musician. Thank you very much.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️.
If one reads Leopold truely-carefully and also take a look at the manuscript plus the first edition of the piece, one can easily find out the correct answer. And never-ever listen to the myths: those always come from someone who never actually read the source. And yes, dear Martin. I strongly believe and agree with you!
Because in the time of the music, there was no standard pitch. There were instruments in 392 hz, or around 400, 410, 420 etc. And since there is no need for a clavichord to adapt to another instrument, it’s free. Here, it’s rather low because this clavichord is quite strong and a lower pitch makes it a bit more flexible.
Finally someone who rightly plays acciaccature here instead of appoggiature. It is well known that Mozart wrote them interchangeably so it’s up to the performer to decide which fits best. That said no one seems interested in rendering the true flavour of “alla Turca” he probably had in mind, like a sort of middle eastern dance or march that’s impossible to convey playing appoggiature like everybody (except you) does. Also the clavichord seems particularly apt here as it almost sounds like a dulcimer. Thank you
thank you for your comment. greatly appreciated !
Unfortunately most modern transcriptions completely omit the appoggiatura entirely and replace them with 16th notes! I was never even aware of them until I recently looked at a urtext version of the score.
and also... Alla Turca was very fashionable at that time, noisy, scandalous, somewhat irreverent, but the royalty and courtesans loved it, so composers indulged into composing alla turca pieces for people who would pay them the most money... Mozart was not different...at the end.. he had to eat as well...didn't he? These pieces were based precisely in a Turkish folk celebrative perception including drums: cymbals, snare drums, bass/toms, etc. which were present during the interpretation of Alla Turca music......imaging this Mozart's piece in this context.... personally, I believe this piece speaks a lot about Mozart's genius, but it is far from being any remarkable work....actually I believe it is in the lowest range of his capabilities...anyway...Mozart is Mozart....anything he composed has a magic element nevertheless: elegance and magic....:).
Well said, we should probably overcome the idea that anything that Mozart did was masterpieces, especially as far as piano compositions many of his contemporaries were much ahead of him and pianists such as Clementi, Dussek, but also Haydn, they all dominated the scene with their expressive and technical innovations. Mozart had a rather conservative approach to the keyboard, to me his greatness and genius lie mostly in his orchestral works and operas, I don’t think he never had the time to train himself to become a revolutionary pianist given his busyness although we know that he was a fine improviser and player but never really went as far ahead as becoming a model.
..."his greatness and genius lie mostly in his orchestral works and operas"... I totally agree with that. I don't find his piano sonatas as magnificent as his operas or concertos... The Sonata Kv 300 in A-major, for example, where the Alla Turca third movement belongs, is a collection of three different pieces Mozart already had and put together as a sonata, but you can easily see that it is a "non sequitur"... However, I have listened for many years Brendel's rendition of all Mozart's piano concertos and I find them spectacular, they bring tears to my eyes, everytime! And as well as we listen to them from the first to the last one, we can see Mozart' s development into a more unrestrained form and "sin equanon" beauty and elegance. Beethoven developed himself along with Mozart's development pace who recognized in Beethoven somebody "who will give the world something worth to hear". According to biographers, Beethoven cried upon hearing about Mozart's death. It's very interesting how Mozart was Beethoven's template for several of his first to middle period works... for example, there's a great similitud between Mozart's Piano Sonata in Cm (from the Fantasia y Sonata XVIII) and Beethoven's Piano Sonata VIII in Cm - "Pathetique" and even Beethoven's Piano Concerto #3 in Cm. Mozart's Rondo in A minor K.511 is another example example of a more elaborated Mozart [very chromatic indeed, more in the Bach's style he learned to appreciate even though the piano technique he used would not differ from what he learned from his father, Leopold. Nevertheless, Mozart has been and will be very close to my heart.
I adore the period instruments!!!!! Just drives me to the 18th century! THANK YOU SSOOOO MUCH FOR THIS UPLOAD!!!!!
Wow I’ve only ever heared and played it on piano- who has a fast attack. This is awesome!!! It sounds more authentically Turkish and I felt and heard so many unique things that make it waaaaaay better!! Awesome thank you!!
Another clavichord! So cool. This instrument truly and thoroughly deserves a comeback. Thanks for uploading.
1:12 the moment I realized I never heard the piece in its entirety.
Wow! The Turkish march by Mozart played on the clavichord is a nice surprise for me! Amazing!!! 🎶🎹🎼🎵🎶🎹🎼🎵
it's feels like a huge army is marching. it's really the turkish march
One of the best interpretation about "suonare alla turca"
I love that period instrument. Alla turca on That clavichord is my satisfying listening and healing music. The music helps me warm healing. 👏♥️♥️♥️👏♥️👏. You're a kindly musician. Thank you very much.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️.
Mit dem Clavichord spielt Jenes Lied durch klassischen Musiker in der diesen Jahrzeit.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️.
Magnifiques, le jeu et l'instrument!
Merci !
Hello, I am Azerbaijani Turk, it is a very good performance
I’m pleased you like it !
Thank you very much, I liked and subscribed
If one reads Leopold truely-carefully and also take a look at the manuscript plus the first edition of the piece, one can easily find out the correct answer.
And never-ever listen to the myths: those always come from someone who never actually read the source.
And yes, dear Martin. I strongly believe and agree with you!
Thank you.
my fav version by far
Beautiful.
This is magnifique!
Bellissimo!!!
I’m sure this clavichord can produce a much more ingratiating sound. Perhaps if he played from the key surface…
Dios dijo...Sea la música...y creó a Mozart...
Alla turca no cravo, demais!
Je suis actuellement entrain de l'apprendre
Why is the keyboard tuned a whole tone flat?
Because in the time of the music, there was no standard pitch. There were instruments in 392 hz, or around 400, 410, 420 etc. And since there is no need for a clavichord to adapt to another instrument, it’s free. Here, it’s rather low because this clavichord is quite strong and a lower pitch makes it a bit more flexible.
Cembalo?
Clavichord !
Clavicordio.
Why does this sound so Italian? lol
Italian ? :-)
@@gestermit reminds me of a mandolin
Non piu andrai pls
Instrument was destined to be replaced by the hammerclavier piano
Se escucha la respiración del intérprete...no queda bien