Beethoven: Sonata No.7 in D major, Op.10 No.3 - Boris Giltburg | Beethoven 32 project

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Similar to the trios Op. 1 and the sonatas Op. 2, it's the third work of the sonatas Op. 10 - the sonata No. 7, in D major - which Beethoven intended as the high point of the trilogy. He returns there to the expanded, four-movement structure of his first four sonatas, and abandons - perhaps with the exception of the finale - the concise, sometimes even abrupt manner of composition he used in the fast movements of sonatas Nos. 5 and 6.
If we were to judge this sonata by its fast movements - inventive, fresh, brilliant and imaginative, assured, full of humor and surprises - it would feel as a natural development and intensification of a musical path Beethoven followed in his earlier works. But Beethoven went not a step, but a leap forward in the second movement (6:55) - perhaps the earliest undisputed mature masterpiece in his output.
This movement, a great tragic utterance, shows Beethoven's understanding of the human psyche and soul on an incredibly intuitive level; his fearlessness in presenting emotion so raw, so naked; and the sheer compositional and musical mastery he commanded in capturing this emotion in notes. From the first bar, there is an unadorned sincerity to the music which catches one's breath - I couldn't think of a bigger and less expected contrast to the fun-filled ingenuity of the opening movement. This music for me is both an embodiment of loss, despair and resignation and a show of great empathy from Beethoven to those who have experienced these emotions.

[@anttikujari2297]

I have never heard a better interpretation of the second movement, absolutely sublime

[@palmtreesmusic1945]

Beautiful interpretation! I played this sonata myself, and I love your performance. Everything about it. The musicality, your sensitivity, intelligence, and understanding of the character and personality. Most people play this sonata rather poorly, as it often sounds too mechanical or with no soul. Not so with you! I appreciate your playing very much! Thank you for uploading this!

[@LOS_wolfb]

The beginning of the third movement is so moving after the way the second ended!

[@maverick18436572]

Perfomance/interpretation and production/audio quality all 10/10 on a particularly beautiful sounding instrument. Still in 2021 not many examples that really excel at all of these together but you nailed it!

[@markwestphal4437]

Wowsville. That was just terrific. You took us everywhere the Beethoven Tour Book suggested to go, and it was a lovely journey. How marvelous it must be for you to be able to do that.

[@annebizcoach]

Amazing performance! I am really loving your interpretations of his sonatas. I also really appreciate the written commentary you provide. Thanks for wearing a simple black turtleneck so we can focus on the music! I wish all pianists would do that. The videography is also incredible. Fantastic! Thank goodness for the piano and Beethoven. I am so glad I discovered you Boris. 🎉🍾❤️🎶🎹

[@thomasbirkhahn9616]

Wonderful performance! And the slow movement is just amazing!

[@esauponce9759]

I absolutely love your interpretation of this masterpiece! ❤🎹

[@quaver1239]

Wonderful. Thank you, Boris Giltburg.

[@atherismagic4639]

I'm learning this sonata right now and your interpretation has really helped me with it. Second movement was particularly amazing for me!

[@paulavery1912]

This is the first time of I have seen someone perform this sonata and it was great!

[@larryprimeau5885]

like Mozart, Beethoven was first and foremost a pianist. this piece is so original that it's like it came from another universe.

[@shulamitmaneev]

Замечательно! Я получаю огромное удовольствие с каждой сонатой!
Удачи! 😍

[@Deltregia1]

Personality, great! Beatiful!

[@arcojuin63]

Quelle Beauté !

[@stephanielemoucheur6407]

Thank you for this beautiful interpretation !!

[@tonyping3678]

Lovely performance!!!❤

[@christinecannizzo6974]

Freaking Fantastic!

[@snickydoodle4744]

going great man!! good luck with 25 more

[@acavoli66]

Bravissimo, un suono bellissimo e interpretazione raffinata, bravo!

[@francoriva55]

Vero.. bravissimo.. beethoven il padre del jazz !!!!@

[@miriamvanhees811]

what a insicht and knowledgne............very likely to listen to.....

[@jufegom]

Excellent

[@mzapataga]

Titán!!!😍

[@jefminne1798]

Top

[@AnaPaula-np5rq]

Maravilhoso ♥️👏

[@larryprimeau7738]

played good and fast as Beethoven wrote he wanted it played.

[@TheViolin-Pavlov]

bravo!

[@ockerville]

великолепно

[@Fryderyk_Franciszek]

Largo e mesto 06:56