"On account of his deafness there was scarcely anything left of the virtuosity of the artist which had formerly been so greatly admired. In forte passages the poor deaf man pounded on the keys until the strings jangled, and in piano he played so softly that whole groups of notes were omitted, so that the music was unintelligible unless one could look into the pianoforte part. I was deeply saddened at so hard a fate." _Louis Spohr_
This was the last piece that Beethoven played in public and it had to stop during this movement as he, on the piano and on account of his deafness, was out of syn with the other players. Very sad, but a masterpiece of peace in deafness. Music is I suppose greater from the spirit than from outside.
'Sublime' is the best word that comes to mind to describe this piece of music. Beethoven and many other musicians and their works have accompanied me through my life, and personally, no other art form can move me to tears or to joy, or to joyful tears as music can. The irony of an increasingly deaf musical genius is not easy to reconcile when one hears not only the pain and the sadness, but the humour and joy that shine through in Beethoven's later works as much as his earlier compositions. Forgive me for going on, but this post has engendered some beautiful and honest responses to this music; all too seldom found on youtube.
I'm sorry to say this awful new system of replying (absolute rubbish), won't recognise Carlos Bas and so I am unable to 'reply' using the new, worsened, system; sorry! However, my sincere thanks for your very kind comments; I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
It doesn't get much better than this. And uploading the Heiligenstadt Testament to go alongside is nothing short of genius. What an elegant and heartfelt record of the cruelty of his oncoming deafness; its juxtaposition with this poignant, restrained performance is heart-breaking.
I think, this is the utmost ultimate music as background for the Testament, deeply felt in both ways. Thanks, I should have thought about it, shucks…..
This really moved me. Beethoven's beautiful music which is so touching in itself. but combined with his testament and what you've done here is truly amazing. Thank You!
I'm a year late but I can agree. Music such as this speaks directly to our innermost emotions with such a magnitude that it truly is astounding. Indeed I may be young but I have spent so much time reflecting in my times of depression to music like this that soothes me.
+Commander23c Eloquently put. I find the music of Beethoven comforts, cheers, sooths, inspires, indeed opens my heart to almost all emotions; for me it's very cathartic and knowing the struggles he had in his life and reading his own words brings a lump to my throat.
+abips2011 my own impediment is also neither visible or understood. This beautiful music is worth more than a year of medication, and I am so grateful for your gift to us. The choice or recording could not be better with such great artistes. Thank you
+imark2010 Thank you for sharing with us. The gift is from the Master, Beethoven, which I willing share with all that are touched by his genius. There has long been debate over which of the arts is the higher, for me it has to be music and at the summit sits Beethoven.
@@abips2011 Thank you for uploading this brilliant combination of the Master's words and music! If you haven't seen it yet, I recommend watching a CZcams video from the BBC called "The Genius of Beethoven - Faith and Fury (Part 3/3)" dealing with the last part of Beethoven's life. The last 6 minutes or so will bring a lump to your throat and tears to your eyes.
Beethoven was.. Humiliated in public when he premiered the piece for Archduke Rudolph (If my sources are right) Strange to think that the statement really corresponds with the piece, although as far as I know the statement is written in 1802 while the Trio's finished in 1811
To be clear, the humiliation of which you speak was due to his performance of the piece resulting from his by then, acute deafness. Beethoven was around 41 at the time and it is generally believed he was to totally deaf at around 46 and so he would have heard very little of what he was playing, relying, as we know he did, upon his memory of the notes played in his mind. An incredible piece of composition from a true musical genius. Thank you for your comments.
"On account of his deafness there was scarcely anything left of the virtuosity of the artist which had formerly been so greatly admired. In forte passages the poor deaf man pounded on the keys until the strings jangled, and in piano he played so softly that whole groups of notes were omitted, so that the music was unintelligible unless one could look into the pianoforte part. I was deeply saddened at so hard a fate."
_Louis Spohr_
This was the last piece that Beethoven played in public and it had to stop during this movement as he, on the piano and on account of his deafness, was out of syn with the other players. Very sad, but a masterpiece of peace in deafness. Music is I suppose greater from the spirit than from outside.
I didn't know that. Thank you for sharing,
For me, this is one of the most beautiful pieces of the Beethoven' s music. I cry always , when I hear it. Thank you.
uyedatomata Thanks you for viewing. The artists are Daniel Barenboim, Pinchas Zukerman and Jacqueline du Pre.
I have watched many Beethoven youtubes. This one should be given an award. The award, if there were any. Simply superb. Thanks.
'Sublime' is the best word that comes to mind to describe this piece of music. Beethoven and many other musicians and their works have accompanied me through my life, and personally, no other art form can move me to tears or to joy, or to joyful tears as music can. The irony of an increasingly deaf musical genius is not easy to reconcile when one hears not only the pain and the sadness, but the humour and joy that shine through in Beethoven's later works as much as his earlier compositions. Forgive me for going on, but this post has engendered some beautiful and honest responses to this music; all too seldom found on youtube.
This is the epitome of masterpieces.
I'm sorry to say this awful new system of replying (absolute rubbish), won't recognise Carlos Bas and so I am unable to 'reply' using the new, worsened, system; sorry! However, my sincere thanks for your very kind comments; I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Awesome
i cannot listen to it anymore! I cry every time when I listen to it, the tears cannot stop OMG!!
This is so deep that it is beyond words.
It doesn't get much better than this. And uploading the Heiligenstadt Testament to go alongside is nothing short of genius. What an elegant and heartfelt record of the cruelty of his oncoming deafness; its juxtaposition with this poignant, restrained performance is heart-breaking.
Thank you for your very insightful comments; I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
I think, this is the utmost ultimate music as background for the Testament, deeply felt in both ways. Thanks, I should have thought about it, shucks…..
This really moved me. Beethoven's beautiful music which is so touching in itself. but combined with his testament and what you've done here is truly amazing. Thank You!
A feeling of purifying my mind...
No comments in the face of such utter and translucent beauty. This for me is the ultimate Beethoven moment, and it has got me through many dark hours.
I'm a year late but I can agree. Music such as this speaks directly to our innermost emotions with such a magnitude that it truly is astounding. Indeed I may be young but I have spent so much time reflecting in my times of depression to music like this that soothes me.
+Commander23c Eloquently put. I find the music of Beethoven comforts, cheers, sooths, inspires, indeed opens my heart to almost all emotions; for me it's very cathartic and knowing the struggles he had in his life and reading his own words brings a lump to my throat.
+abips2011 my own impediment is also neither visible or understood. This beautiful music is worth more than a year of medication, and I am so grateful for your gift to us. The choice or recording could not be better with such great artistes. Thank you
+imark2010 Thank you for sharing with us. The gift is from the Master, Beethoven, which I willing share with all that are touched by his genius. There has long been debate over which of the arts is the higher, for me it has to be music and at the summit sits Beethoven.
@@abips2011 Thank you for uploading this brilliant combination of the Master's words and music! If you haven't seen it yet, I recommend watching a CZcams video from the BBC called "The Genius of Beethoven - Faith and Fury (Part 3/3)" dealing with the last part of Beethoven's life. The last 6 minutes or so will bring a lump to your throat and tears to your eyes.
Simply ....... beautiful
glorious
Sure is! Thanks for uploading so beautifully and for the Heiligenstadt Testament.
Beautiful, moving. Danke
Very nice
Amazing, Thx buddy
WUNDERBAR!..
exquisite...
This was touching.
Beethoven was.. Humiliated in public when he premiered the piece for Archduke Rudolph (If my sources are right)
Strange to think that the statement really corresponds with the piece, although as far as I know the statement is written in 1802 while the Trio's finished in 1811
To be clear, the humiliation of which you speak was due to his performance of the piece resulting from his by then, acute deafness. Beethoven was around 41 at the time and it is generally believed he was to totally deaf at around 46 and so he would have heard very little of what he was playing, relying, as we know he did, upon his memory of the notes played in his mind. An incredible piece of composition from a true musical genius. Thank you for your comments.
wish we could play this offline
It strange to read the testament, and feel me a lot like him.
This is beautiful, especially when accompanied with his letter.. though i am confused why is there violin in a piece which is called Piano Trio..
it is just those sculptures are a bit scary...
+Jody Ye They are firstly a 'life mask' and the secondly (last) was of course Beethoven's death mask.