You Need To Play This Piece: Mendelssohn Lieder Ohne Worte Op. 19 no. 1 - Analysis/Tutorial

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  • Felix Mendelssohn wrote songs for piano: Lieder Ohne Worte = Songs Without Words. The very first one of all the volumes (Op. 19 no. 1) is a perfect piece for practicing sound balance in the right hand, and the music is just fabulous!
    You need this kind of sound balance/hand weight for playing these works:
    - Beethoven Moonlight Sonata mvt I
    - Schubert Impromptu no. 3 in Gb major
    - Chopin Funeral March
    - Debussy Claire de lune (fast section)
    - Ravel Pavane for a dead princess
    ...and countless more pieces, so I can really recommend this piece as a study to lay some proper technique ground work within both real and great musical context!
    0:00 Intro
    0:26 About
    1:29 Tutorial
    7:32 Analysis
    10:11 Middle section
    14:27 Main section return
    19:12 Coda
    20:36 Performance
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    Correction: Felix Mendelssohn (1809 - 1847)
    Music: Felix Mendelssohn: Lieder Ohne Worte, Op. 19b, no. 1 in E major: Andante con moto
    📄 Score: Score: Breitkopf & Härtel edition, 1874-82, editor: Julius Rietz, imslp.org.
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Komentáře • 67

  • @vocalchords3609
    @vocalchords3609 Před rokem +17

    You are right! As a choral guy with piano and organ, you can imagine how much this piece is such a fabulous piece to play. Thank you again for another wonderful video in your company.

  • @bestpianolpieces
    @bestpianolpieces Před měsícem

    I dont think there is any piece thats more beautiful than this

  • @feliciusfr
    @feliciusfr Před rokem +15

    Your videos on these beautiful pieces are some of my favourites on CZcams. Great work!

  • @raftom4454
    @raftom4454 Před rokem +1

    Excellent training for Schumann, who was so fond of these textures with the mid-range arpeggios spread between the two hands.

  • @ubemurre1550
    @ubemurre1550 Před rokem +3

    Mendelssohn is a bit an underestimated composer for piano. But the songs without words are beautiful diamonds who really learn you to bring out the melody. This piece i managed to learn but opus 19 no 5 is also very beautiful but sooo difficult for me😢.. i listened a lot to Rena Kyriakou who played all off them.
    Thanks for your very helpful tutorials. You really make difference for a lot of CZcams piano students. And also you inspire me to study other pieces which I didn't know....

  • @Solfonny
    @Solfonny Před rokem +9

    I have loved this piece dearly for the past few years, such a pleasant surprise to see you analyze it. I tried learning it last year but it fell to the wayside - now I've been convinced to pick it back up. The right hand figure is reminiscent of the first piece in Schumann's Kinderszenen (another, albeit simpler, piece to practice balancing multiple components, one of which is passed between hands)

    • @SonataSecrets
      @SonataSecrets  Před rokem +4

      That's true, Kinderszenen no 1 is in a way an even better starting point as a smaller piece. Also the Grieg Arietta (Op. 12 no 1) uses the same pattern as this.
      Good luck with it! :)

  • @lasse1436
    @lasse1436 Před rokem +4

    Mendelssohn is the Mozart of the romantic era. Change my mind

    • @jamesonross3552
      @jamesonross3552 Před rokem +3

      & Fanny the Nannerl

    • @theskyizblue2day431
      @theskyizblue2day431 Před 11 měsíci

      But Mendelssohn is most definitely classical era 😮

    • @handavid6421
      @handavid6421 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Mozart is too joyful sometimes, his sonatas for example... Mendelssohn, has a more pure emotion hard to contain in an single adjective.

    • @Tolstoy111
      @Tolstoy111 Před 3 měsíci

      @@handavid6421Mozart is moody and neurotic. Unpredictable changes of texture and mood.

  • @samsilva3625
    @samsilva3625 Před rokem +1

    Bravo. Beautiful playing. I wish you were my teacher.

  • @banaverhel
    @banaverhel Před rokem +8

    Thank you so much for making these videos! As an amateur, I cherish your insights into pieces which I enjoy. If I could make a recommendation, I think you should make more videos on late Brahms pieces - especially op. 119. The ones you have already made are some of my favorites of yours.

    • @SonataSecrets
      @SonataSecrets  Před rokem +1

      I'm happy to hear that! :) I want to do Op 119 no 1 some time in the future, because it's so unique, but I will cover some other repertoire now before returning to Brahms again.

  • @tgylfason
    @tgylfason Před rokem +1

    Wonderful.

  • @grahamrankin5557
    @grahamrankin5557 Před rokem +1

    Wonderful explanation! Thank you!

  • @Klavieralter
    @Klavieralter Před rokem +6

    Extremely helpful and insightful. I always appreciate the breakdown of everything. It takes away the intimidation of approaching such a piece. As an amateur intermediate... I think I can begin to work on this one. Many thanks!

  • @B8oven222
    @B8oven222 Před rokem +2

    So not a secret. hahahh! love it!

  • @michaelsmith697
    @michaelsmith697 Před rokem +2

    This is a wonderful work indeed! I am learning it now.

  • @shentonpeters1191
    @shentonpeters1191 Před rokem +1

    wonderful playing, beautiful piece... thank you very much

  • @jbishoprwc
    @jbishoprwc Před rokem

    Very, very nice! Looking forward to exploring this piece. Quite inspiring presentation!

  • @martinlee5604
    @martinlee5604 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Thank you, Henrik, for your insight. I am learning this piece for a festival in just over a month's time. I hope I play it as beautifully as you.

  • @ElieElKhoury19
    @ElieElKhoury19 Před rokem +2

    op.38 no.6 is great for that purpose too! (as well as being absolutely beautiful)

    • @SonataSecrets
      @SonataSecrets  Před rokem +3

      Ah the "duet"! Of course, but it's even more complex with the layering.

  • @fionanogawa1730
    @fionanogawa1730 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you for an inspirational lesson! Your approach - explaining and then demonstrating all the subtlety and beauty of the piece - is very encouraging - thank you!

  • @aliceloke2679
    @aliceloke2679 Před rokem +3

    Thank you. I love this piece and have struggled to play it . I gave up some time ago. Now I shall try again with your kind and clear guidance!

  • @margarethansen7480
    @margarethansen7480 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for this nice analysis, for one of the most beautiful romantic melodies! 👏👏👏❤❤❤

  • @ssenaratne
    @ssenaratne Před rokem

    Thank u. Very useful instruction. I play this and your highlights will certainly help me to improve the quality

  • @tenyako
    @tenyako Před rokem +2

    Thank you so much for making all this fantastic content, it supported me so much on my journey.

  • @mohammadbayazid5064
    @mohammadbayazid5064 Před rokem +6

    Mendelssohn's Gondola Song op. 19 no. 6 is the best he wrote, hope you do a video on it one day

  • @SillyWillyFan47
    @SillyWillyFan47 Před rokem +2

    So glad I have subbed your channel. I love your play and you have the right sense and taste. Thank you. I shall now play some singing Mendelssohn.

  • @dickiebobradio1304
    @dickiebobradio1304 Před rokem +1

    Looks like a good preparation for learning Schubert's Impromptu in Gb.

    • @trutwijd
      @trutwijd Před 7 měsíci

      Exactly, very similar

  • @dmitrymikhailovnicepianomu8688

    Thank you

  • @chips161
    @chips161 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for this detailed tutorial lesson, and also for leaving in your delightful reaction to that accidental wrong note. I am returning to piano after a long time, and even Step 1 (Notes) is a challenge. I was considering trying this piece just last week... but maybe I will start with the Kinderszenen recommended in the other comments if that one is easier. 😅

  • @VinsonMusic
    @VinsonMusic Před rokem

    Organ sonata No. 4, movement 3, has a lot in common with this song without words. Cantabile melody, perpetual motion accompaniment with subtle variations.

  • @garydmcgath
    @garydmcgath Před rokem +2

    This is one of my favorite pieces to play, and your video will push me to do it better.
    The English word for the ornament near the beginning is "turn," not "trill." "Grupetto" is fine too. :)

    • @SonataSecrets
      @SonataSecrets  Před rokem +3

      I know! got too caught up in the moment and didn't realize it until afterwards...

  • @LondonarabS
    @LondonarabS Před rokem +1

    Hello Mr Edward Snowden disguised as a concert pianist !
    Wonderful videos and channel
    I drop by every week for advice and to say thank you for sharing your experience, advice and tuition
    How is Moscow? Spaciba

  • @pamrogers5979
    @pamrogers5979 Před 9 měsíci

    ty :)

  • @seusenhortobi5237
    @seusenhortobi5237 Před rokem +2

    Por favor! Traga mais videos do album canção sem palavras!

  • @peter5.056
    @peter5.056 Před rokem +3

    I agree! (Chopin Nocturnes are also GREAT for this, too! Though perhaps as much for the LH;) BTW, did you ever do a video about the left hand of the Chopin Nocturnes? I'm in the habit, about once a week, of playing through all the nocturnes' left hand.

    • @SonataSecrets
      @SonataSecrets  Před rokem +2

      Yeah, the Chopin Nocturnes is often more busy in LH and leaves RH more for only melody (and those fast light runs), but there are spots with this too of course, like C minor Op 48 recap section, B major Op 62...
      I haven't done a specific video about that, but covered 13 individual nocturne videos so far!(czcams.com/play/PLwCGt-h2CNnMtrWNbpm7-IvXXxtzc8sDH.html)

    • @peter5.056
      @peter5.056 Před rokem +1

      @@SonataSecrets i meant the chopin nocturnes are good for sound balance of the left hand, as much as mendelssohn's LOW19.1 is for the right hand. though, my comment was a bit ambiguous;)

    • @SonataSecrets
      @SonataSecrets  Před rokem

      RIght, I see, agreed!

  • @twinblades-thewilltokeeplo6084

    I would love if you do the Romance from chopin piano concerto in e minor by Balakirev! It is one of the exam pieces I'm preparing for my LTCL diploma.

  • @ferrando5458
    @ferrando5458 Před rokem

    Could you make a video about Chopin- Waltz in A minor posth ?

  • @abderxd1345
    @abderxd1345 Před rokem +1

    Can You Analyse Liszt Dante Sonata ❤

  • @wombat5628
    @wombat5628 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for this! I've always wanted to learn this piece! What grade or level is it? Where can I get the score for piano solo? Thanks! 💐

  • @A_Random_Pianist
    @A_Random_Pianist Před 6 měsíci

    I always have problem reading sharps scale. Any advices? I can read flat scale easily even it have 5 or 6 flats, but just 3+ sharp I get confused alr.

  • @brooklynvanriet7222
    @brooklynvanriet7222 Před rokem +2

    May i request Lieder ohne worte op 30 no 1 😁

    • @Forgeries
      @Forgeries Před rokem

      That's a great one

    • @SonataSecrets
      @SonataSecrets  Před rokem +2

      mm, it's quite similar to this one in a way, but more tender instead of bursting.

  • @MARIANOLUISPRAT
    @MARIANOLUISPRAT Před měsícem

    Alguien me lo puede traducir al castellano.

  • @petertyrrell3391
    @petertyrrell3391 Před rokem

    It feels too "busy" for an Andante at this speed.

  • @maaarmaaar1639
    @maaarmaaar1639 Před rokem

    He died November, 4th of 1847. Not 1949, genius!

  • @elaineblackhurst1509
    @elaineblackhurst1509 Před 9 měsíci

    They are not 16th notes which is a term used only in the US; in the rest of the English-speaking world, they are *semi-quavers* which is how they should be described in correct, universal English.