Happy Birthday, by Beethoven? Bach? Mozart? - Nicole Pesce on piano

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  • čas přidán 25. 06. 2011
  • Nicole Pesce in concert at Tempe Center for the Arts, not only showed her virtousity, but gave us a taste of her creativity and humor. In this clip, she speculates on how the master composers may have played one of today's most popular songs.
    June 24, 2011
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  • @DivaAlmeidaPT
    @DivaAlmeidaPT Před rokem +112

    I never get tired of watching this video. Fantastic interpretation at all levels. She should produce more musical sketches like this, so much fun!

  • @tomstage4906
    @tomstage4906 Před 2 lety +18

    How do 1.7K people NOT like this??? Her left hand on the Chopin is amazing! 😲

  • @maryserfes
    @maryserfes Před rokem +31

    Love it. She's original, funny and plays beautifully

  • @jawsh8227
    @jawsh8227 Před 3 lety +94

    I actually wanna learn Beethoven's version of happy birthday. It sounds so nice.

    • @G6JPG
      @G6JPG Před 2 lety +4

      If you poke around CZcams looking at the Happy Birthday variations, I think some of them do either show, or include links to, the sheet music.

    • @pardist
      @pardist Před rokem

      It's the moonlight sonata. You have terzine and the tempo is slow so it's not so hard in fact you can learn the first movement in your second piano year. Or even play it first sight not so hardly.

  • @sophias8382
    @sophias8382 Před 4 lety +637

    0:21 Beethoven- Moonlight Sonata
    1:18 Chopin- Military Polonaise (left hand octaves sound like Heroic Polonaise)
    1:52 Brahms- Lullaby
    2:20 Bach- Toccata and Fugue in D minor

  • @shamanthhl
    @shamanthhl Před 2 lety +19

    Why hasn't this blown up already?!
    She's really good!

  • @easymathwithcoachmike
    @easymathwithcoachmike Před 3 lety +47

    Wow. This lady is just awesome. What a talent! ❤️

  • @jazzopera
    @jazzopera Před rokem +13

    This has become my standard birthday card to friends. Brilliant. Excellent pianist with a wonderful sense of humor.

  • @Danny30011980
    @Danny30011980 Před 5 lety +176

    Wow, I never knew Happy Birthday could be transferred into so many classical composer's styles. And the speed she plays - amazingly skilled! Brillant!

    • @captaindiligence7858
      @captaindiligence7858 Před 4 lety +1

      Never heard of Victor Borge??

    • @theresayy
      @theresayy Před 2 lety +1

      @@captaindiligence7858 That's what I said, she reminds me so much of Victor Borge. I miss him.

    • @G6JPG
      @G6JPG Před 2 lety

      There are many such medleys on CZcams. Though none of them have her "sozzled Mozart" version!

    • @JeroenTheBoss
      @JeroenTheBoss Před 2 lety +1

      Victor Borge in 1951 (!) czcams.com/video/hkkHz8xq7lE/video.html

    • @G6JPG
      @G6JPG Před 2 lety +1

      @@JeroenTheBoss Thanks for the link: nice to hear his version (though I wonder if it _was_ the earliest: I think the _idea_ has been around for yonks [Goldberg?]). I don't think anyone else does the _very_ drunk Mozart version though!

  • @Cryptonymicus
    @Cryptonymicus Před 9 lety +63

    The spirit of Victor Borge lives on! Bravo!

  • @stevekensok5198
    @stevekensok5198 Před 6 lety +37

    Nicole, your talent is out of this world and you are funny too! What a great performance !!!!!!!!!!!! great presence, humble and SO talented

  • @RobertOrgRobert
    @RobertOrgRobert Před 5 lety +254

    It doesn’t matter what people think of her interpretations she is still a damn good pianist

  • @Mac99Bravo
    @Mac99Bravo Před rokem +13

    Absolutely stunning performance!!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @btplank4316
    @btplank4316 Před 8 lety +38

    Hey, I'm just glad there are those who are continuing to entertain the way Borge did. He got us to listen to classical music in a way that made us laugh at his comedic musical creativity, while appreciating his musical talent. His comedic talents led me to an appreciation of classical music that I might never have had without his irreverent treatment of the genre. Nicole Pesce is doing the same for another generation. Bravo!

  • @BlossomFlowerGirl
    @BlossomFlowerGirl Před 2 lety +18

    Thank you than you, never have I enjoyed listening to “Happy Birthday” as much as this. The lady is a brilliant pianist and if the great masters were alive today, they would doff their hats to her. Happy Birthday will never be the same again!

  • @tst_2023
    @tst_2023 Před 2 lety +15

    I’m listening to this on my 19th birthday. So happy to be blessed by such magnificent musicians!

    • @teentour1
      @teentour1 Před rokem +2

      Me too but on my 80th birthday

  • @Thompson1425
    @Thompson1425 Před 10 lety +33

    That was so much fun, I could watch it a thousand times. Love her sense of humor! Lol...

  • @laflamezz1907
    @laflamezz1907 Před 7 lety +175

    this incredible. What a great mash up :D

  • @owanamibiamaalex6069
    @owanamibiamaalex6069 Před 2 lety +12

    This is wonderful, never seen anything like this. Men! She's really good with the piano. This is what I call talented!

  • @PhoenixaSol
    @PhoenixaSol Před rokem +1

    Thank you! July 10th is my birthday and this was truly a delightful way to kick 62 in the tail!

  • @GingerCampbell
    @GingerCampbell Před 8 lety +76

    This was sent to me as a birthday present and I really enjoyed it!

  • @johannsebastianbach3411
    @johannsebastianbach3411 Před 8 lety +2613

    Wow, that was definitely not me

    • @sevenminaya1390
      @sevenminaya1390 Před 8 lety +79

      +Johann Sebastian Bach you win the internet hahahahha.

    • @GeorgeCharlesAllen
      @GeorgeCharlesAllen Před 8 lety +84

      +Johann Sebastian Bach More like a bad transcription of Bach by Liszt.

    • @KontauriC07
      @KontauriC07 Před 8 lety +57

      +Johann Sebastian Bach oh, welcome Bach! so you're Bach from the dead?

    • @adityabodhe3340
      @adityabodhe3340 Před 8 lety +23

      +Johann Sebastian Bach hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

    • @Scensum
      @Scensum Před 8 lety +32

      +Johann Sebastian Bach Haha I know! You would've written a fugue.

  • @claudinedoubletdoublet8366

    Je remercie mon ami Chris qui ce soir m'a permis d'écouter votre concert, Vous êtes formidable !!!

  • @jasongordon5114
    @jasongordon5114 Před 4 lety +5

    She makes all of them look so easy... especially the Mozart one.

  • @grandmajoyce2
    @grandmajoyce2 Před 7 lety +23

    Bravo! I sent a close friend a birthday e-card today, but after listening to this,I couldn't resist sending her this video too. It is simply too good not to share : ) Thank so much.

  • @veronicajames1673
    @veronicajames1673 Před 6 lety +25

    Love it! She really captures the styles of these wonderful composers. One of the most intriguing birthday greetings I've receoved!

  • @yolandabates9499
    @yolandabates9499 Před 3 lety +9

    Nicole that was the most fun happy birthday video! Perfect for those classical music lovers! You could do each one separately as well and it would be incredible!
    ♥️

  • @robinbradbeer7105
    @robinbradbeer7105 Před rokem +2

    Loved listening to this on my Birthday!!!!

  • @lulatissie6664
    @lulatissie6664 Před 6 lety +91

    The jokes were on point. Piano skills were on point. Job done well. Appreciate the work and the effort.

  • @Ninaki13th
    @Ninaki13th Před 10 lety +5

    I love how she just throws an amazing quick playing without even struggling

  • @namastemoon7442
    @namastemoon7442 Před 2 lety +8

    I absolutely enjoyed this from start to finish! What a talent and so much fun. I could watch and listen to her play all day. 🥰

  • @wawazhang1514
    @wawazhang1514 Před 2 lety +3

    GENIUS!!!! ❤️ Please, dont stop playing, I love you. You made them alive again ❤️

  • @thomasthune925
    @thomasthune925 Před 8 lety +471

    I have a hard time believing all the nonsense in many of the comments so far. This time I want to thank her for her own interpretation of the possible musicality of various composers of the past. Then I commend her for her personal sense of humor. If anyone "doesn't get it" I feel so sorry for you. If you can't have fun along the way, the trip isn't worth the trouble!

    • @user-rr3ud4ni2k
      @user-rr3ud4ni2k Před 5 lety +9

      This is not her improvisation, she stole the entire idea and even the composition from Victor Borge. The only part she added in her own idea was the Bach part but which was nothing like Bach, but more like Liszt. Can anyone be less creative and pocess less grasp of the performance practice of different styles of composers than her? I feel so sorry to see plagiarism like this. This makes me really uncomfortable.

    • @tbz8219
      @tbz8219 Před 5 lety +30

      I really do not waste my time reading comments. She's is amazing to play a "joke" like that. I love it.

    • @ajseaman3387
      @ajseaman3387 Před 4 lety +21

      @@user-rr3ud4ni2k Makes you uncomfortable? Really? Why is that? Because you think 'There can be only one?" Or does it go deeper than that?

    • @CityThatCannotBeCaptured
      @CityThatCannotBeCaptured Před 4 lety +6

      I cried. It was magnificent.

    • @azearaazymoto461
      @azearaazymoto461 Před 4 lety +23

      I think you are. There is no way of knowing if she actually got the idea from Victor but I doubt she stole the composition, you’re just being a jerk. She plays with the fury of Liszt but not his style, his style is far more distinct. In fact, I find it hysterical how you say she plays with a different style and then proceed to say she lacks creativity. The worst part of all though is the fact that she’s just having fun and the first thought you have is a criticism of her character, her playing, and her actual ability.

  • @kathyjenkins2386
    @kathyjenkins2386 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Very clever! I think you are so talented to immerse such a classic with the beautifulmusicians of the past. Your Mozart on a toasted binge was great! Really enjoyed it. Thanks...

  • @judithmaryhill4862
    @judithmaryhill4862 Před 4 lety +10

    Absolutely LOVED your versions of Happy Birthday. Have share it with all of my Facebook family. Please create more versions for other occasions ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @davisatdavis1
    @davisatdavis1 Před 5 lety +7

    Someone has to make a longer version of the Brahms one. Even though what she played was very short, it was still heart-breaking.

  • @deldridg
    @deldridg Před 6 lety +5

    What a glorious virtuosity and feel for the music Nicole has developed. My fav was the first Mozart and would love to hear her perform a Bach fugue version. Many thanks! Cheers from Oz - Dave

  • @yolbus
    @yolbus Před 3 lety +14

    Wow! Es increíble la adaptación que hace, sin duda una virtuosa extraordinaria de la música

  • @pamelafeeney8086
    @pamelafeeney8086 Před 3 lety +2

    I can't imagine why 55 K did not like this. Great performance of great music with great fun. Bravo!

  • @Jondsmusic
    @Jondsmusic Před 2 lety +2

    Wow absolutely smoking technique and such humility! Wow!

  • @marilynrosenthal5713
    @marilynrosenthal5713 Před 7 lety +13

    She is Brilliant. Victor Borge for today. Love it.

  • @grumpypeanuts4530
    @grumpypeanuts4530 Před 6 lety +18

    I’m not sure whether to think “This is so funny!” or “She plays so beautifully!”

  • @StephSancia
    @StephSancia Před 4 lety +2

    This fabulously talented lady brought such warmth into my friend's 63rd birthday today, Much Gratitude xo

  • @omanasastar6569
    @omanasastar6569 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank You, dear Nicole, for this great gift of creativity and humor - everyone I send it to
    is de - lighted.
    Abundant Blessings to You.

  • @eagermite9291
    @eagermite9291 Před 9 lety +129

    DRUNK MOZART WON

  • @milagrosc.928
    @milagrosc.928 Před 4 lety +3

    Excellent !!! Congratulations to Nicole Pesce for the different interpretations of Happy Birthday !!! I really had an incredible talent !! And I find the sense of humor fantastic !!! The Luttiers also make musical humor !!! And they are formidable !!!

  • @janalovespaper
    @janalovespaper Před 2 lety +2

    Are you kidding me??? That was incredible!!!

  • @masterkaruna4013
    @masterkaruna4013 Před 2 lety +3

    Loved every minute of it! Brilliant and utterly enjoyable!🥰

  • @iliasskordas9201
    @iliasskordas9201 Před 9 lety +188

    well THAT is called humor!

  • @grannywarrior
    @grannywarrior Před 3 lety +4

    Absolutely loved this, and what a great way to show the different styles of our great composers

  • @giovannatomacelli1811
    @giovannatomacelli1811 Před 2 měsíci

    I received this video for my 89th birthday and I absolutely loved every note of it!!! I hope that I shall receive another one for my 90th....???

  • @heikooehme6212
    @heikooehme6212 Před 2 lety +2

    These interpretations gave me a laughing, absolutely unexpected. Thank you Nicole Pesce.😀

  • @unknownchannel3141
    @unknownchannel3141 Před 3 lety +16

    This was actually really beautiful, I wonder if there's a version without all the noise

    • @G6JPG
      @G6JPG Před 2 lety

      There are many such variations on CZcams, many done in people's own homes; I like this one: czcams.com/video/XjhWUf404_g/video.html
      (If you do find this one without applause, please share a link - but I don't think there will be, because the "sozzled Mozart" trick is done for an audience).

  • @thepawvoydoghotel9740
    @thepawvoydoghotel9740 Před 3 lety +4

    Loved everything about this..put a smile on my face..how talented you are! You version of Bach is beyond amazing! Thank you

  • @billcraig6862
    @billcraig6862 Před 6 lety

    Absolutely perfect!!! Thanks Paul

  • @mimibondoc3794
    @mimibondoc3794 Před 9 měsíci +1

    She’s simply fantastic! 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @Angel-yl1ck
    @Angel-yl1ck Před 5 lety +3

    Marvelous! How creative and talented.

  • @kiddtuffy
    @kiddtuffy Před 3 lety +3

    I am in love with everything she did. ¡bravissimi!

  • @gabrielajaime4467
    @gabrielajaime4467 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Beautiful 💛💚❤️🧡

  • @MsWaMaria
    @MsWaMaria Před 4 lety +1

    BRAVO. SUPERB !!! Million of Thanks, on my Birthday.

  • @mariagonzales1937
    @mariagonzales1937 Před 3 lety +5

    Extraordinaria. No me canso de verla

  • @yvonnebeck3129
    @yvonnebeck3129 Před 4 lety +5

    Just wonderful!! Talented for sure and I enjoyed all the versions of happy birthday played by you. ……………………..

  • @aileenteo7027
    @aileenteo7027 Před 3 lety +1

    Oh! That was good!!! Loved every minute of it. Great job!

  • @debmckcallahan
    @debmckcallahan Před rokem +2

    This has become my favorite birthday present for my music-loving friends! You do a wonderful composition, mixing temps and intensity. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!!!!

  • @gocreech
    @gocreech Před 9 lety +4

    Most Excellent! I saw Victor Borge do something similar years ago when we was alive and could do live concerts!

    • @robertczebotar7025
      @robertczebotar7025 Před 3 lety +2

      This lady is doing similar thing....Victor Borge was a legend, this lady is only a copy🍀

  • @tabakeas
    @tabakeas Před 9 lety +3

    Brilliant! I really enjoyed this...

  • @ronsuewhissell110
    @ronsuewhissell110 Před 4 lety

    That was absolutely fun to listen to! Good job Nicole!

  • @kayemurley
    @kayemurley Před 6 měsíci

    Wonderful. A talented pianist, able to add a little fun to her repertoire. Love it!🎉❤

  • @Kappeyron
    @Kappeyron Před 8 lety +18

    Completly Charming! Very Nice! I Love It!

  • @MALITHA
    @MALITHA Před 5 lety +378

    Bethoven had the sadest birthday in history

  • @AdnanKhan-lu9yh
    @AdnanKhan-lu9yh Před 2 lety +1

    The best birthday piano music composition I have ever heard. Marvelous!!! Bravo! 👏 Well done.

  • @mamaluvsherbabes
    @mamaluvsherbabes Před 11 měsíci

    This is sooooo GOOOOD!!!! Very creative, ingeniously and perfectly executed! ❤

  • @iiiIIiiiIiIIIillii
    @iiiIIiiiIiIIIillii Před 6 lety +9

    0:00 베토벤 (월광소나타)
    1:17 쇼팽 (폴로네이즈)
    1:54 브람스 (lullaby)
    2:20 바흐 (토카타와 푸가 D단조)
    3:19 모차르트
    4:35 모차르트가 연주를 한다면 ( 모짜르트는 아마 술을 많이 마셨을테니..)

  • @SBgoode
    @SBgoode Před 7 lety +10

    Fantastic! I played this medley for my spouse on his BD. Thanks a bunch. He loved it!

  • @claudiacoleman1194
    @claudiacoleman1194 Před 4 měsíci

    I just LOVE this!! I send it to all my friends on their big day!

  • @thiyenle6619
    @thiyenle6619 Před rokem

    OH! She is truly my Idol with her musical, humorous and creative talents. Love her so much.

  • @DanielCruz-pn4ph
    @DanielCruz-pn4ph Před 4 lety +5

    Beethoven may have had the saddest birthday, but it was the most beautiful of all.

  • @itchitrigger1
    @itchitrigger1 Před 10 lety +3

    That was fun. Thank you.

  • @yusufu9
    @yusufu9 Před 4 lety

    Brilliantly conceived and brilliantly performed! Bravissimo!!!

  • @magalyduarte9965
    @magalyduarte9965 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Maravillosa interpretación. Gracias.

  • @booragal
    @booragal Před 9 lety +12

    Simply brilliant. Can we purchase this on iTunes?
    Well done Nicole.

  • @zushixilaiyi
    @zushixilaiyi Před 8 lety +179

    Very nicely done. Victor Borge did it in 1951.

    • @brassmom
      @brassmom Před 6 lety +7

      Thank God his tradition lives on! :)

    • @johnore6297
      @johnore6297 Před 6 lety +12

      Yeah, I was going to mention that, too. He was better.

    • @petrmanda
      @petrmanda Před 5 lety +1

      He was the only original...

    • @NickJay
      @NickJay Před 5 lety +1

      Was just about to say that, too. And a lot funnier too.

    • @NickJay
      @NickJay Před 5 lety +2

      czcams.com/video/hkkHz8xq7lE/video.html

  • @i.m.design
    @i.m.design Před 5 lety +2

    This woman is a genius!
    My Mom sent this to me for my birthday today ❤️ volim te mamac

  • @eddaosborne
    @eddaosborne Před 6 lety

    Thank you for a marvelous presentation, especially appropriate for the birthday of a classic music lover.

  • @mariejagodnik
    @mariejagodnik Před 7 lety +4

    This Nicole Pesce and her performance just MADE my birthday today! Thank you so much!

  • @IvoCarlosGarcia
    @IvoCarlosGarcia Před 9 lety +9

    lovely WOWWWWWWWWWW

  • @LambieSamba
    @LambieSamba Před 4 měsíci

    This never gets old!

  • @Nan-59
    @Nan-59 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Wow! You have magnificent talent!🎉🎉🎉🎉
    I loved every minute!❤❤❤❤❤

  • @tanyadunn1086
    @tanyadunn1086 Před 8 lety +3

    I loved this :)

  • @phizap
    @phizap Před 8 lety +7

    wow, this is so great, just shared it as a bd gift too :))

  • @GR2712
    @GR2712 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much for sharing this combination of humour and excellence...

  • @susanest
    @susanest Před 5 lety +1

    Lots of fun! What a talented lady!!!

  • @b.scorpio5316
    @b.scorpio5316 Před 4 lety +3

    THIS IS AMAZING

  • @manojsurira3490
    @manojsurira3490 Před 2 lety +3

    i love her she is hilarious 😂

  • @icanplaythepiano3939
    @icanplaythepiano3939 Před 5 lety +1

    AMAZING mind blowing. Truly talented

  • @nancyrlindenberg8253
    @nancyrlindenberg8253 Před 3 lety

    What a treat! thanks!

  • @ladyhonor822
    @ladyhonor822 Před 10 měsíci +5

    TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY 🎂

  • @sonicspring6448
    @sonicspring6448 Před 8 lety +7

    Awesome technique, and awesome sense of fun. I'm so impressed.

  • @therainforest4314
    @therainforest4314 Před 5 lety +2

    What's not to love about this brilliantly talented woman? Brava to you, Nicole Pesce, @callron. :)

  • @claragoh3895
    @claragoh3895 Před 4 lety

    What an incredible performance! I absolutely enjoyed it 👌👌