Daniel Barenboim plays Beethoven Sonata No. 8 Op. 13 (Pathetique) 

Imagine going to a Beethoven gig expecting his old material and he drops this fresh banger

My Mother played this piece and it brings back such beautiful memories. Miss you Mom...

when beethoven plays “Pathetique” when i play “Pathetic”

Not a single person clapped in between movements!? I am so proud of how far we've come as a species. Edit: Not sarcasm. I meant exactly what my comment said.

Barenboim plays like he is conducting an Orchestra. More than the notes he plays, the space he gives to each instrument to shine gives charm to his approach.

My cat used to play this for my mom, my cat passed away 42 years ago and now i'm going to play this piece tomorrow for my octopus

Those people that disliked probably meant dis I like EDIT: Unfortunately you can no longer see dislikes on videos so this comment may not make any sense

Beethoven's childhood was rough. The only love he got was from his mother whom he lost at a very young age. Ludwig's father was very abusive to his family and an alcoholic as well. Beethoven struggled throughout his life with health problems as well as becoming totally deaf towards the last few years of his life. However he nevertheless created the greatest music the world has ever heard. And we have Daniel Barenboim playing all Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas. God Bless them both.

Now watch me whip. Now watch me nae nae. Now watch me whip. Now watch me nae nae.

I never liked classical music. But my gf is a pianist and shes learning this, and I overheard her practicing and I burst in the room begging her to tell me what it was so i could find it here and listen anytime i want. It scratches a part of my brain i didnt know was itchy.

For any people out there studying this for GCSE music, here are some important facts about the exposition that will hopefully get you through the exam: -This piece is in SONATA FORM, which might sound really fancy and compliacted but this is literally all it is: -EXPOSITION (new ideas are intoduced) -DEVELOPMENT (these ideas are then developed a bit more) -RECAPITULATION (just a fancy word for recap, as this is where the ideas are then recapped) Beethoven also adds a slow introduction and a coda to this piece, but these aren't specific to Sonata form. Ok now here is everything you need to know about the EXPOSITION: The exposition is probably the most important bit of the first movement and can be a little daunting as theres a lot going on, but it's easy once you get the hang of it. Expoition just means where new ideas are introduced into the song. It is split into 2 main subjects with bits inbetween connecting them. The first subject (2:05) is nicknamed the "Rocket Theme" because it is such a rapidly ascending melody. It ascends over two octaves and is in the tempo "allegro de molto e con brio", meaning "very lively and with energy". It isn't nescasssary to know the defenition of allegro de molto e con brio of by heart, just know that it means fast and lively, and applies to the first subject of the exposition. The left accompaniment of the first subject is a tonic pedal with tremolo octaves on the note c. The first subject is in the key c minor. Then we move on to the second subject of the exposition (2:38) which is in the key Eb minor. The second subject is much more lyrical. It uses ornamentation, including acciacaturas or 'crush notes' and mordents. The pianist has to cross hands when playing the second subject, moving between the bass and treble part of the piano. the second subject has some different keys in it at different moments, including Db major, Eb minor and F minor, but the most important one to remember is Eb major, which is the relative major of c minor (the key of the first subject). The articulation of the second subject moves between legato and staccato. The left hand accompaniment is based around broken chord patterns, this is called "alberti bass". the melody here is 'disguised' in the right hand quavers and moves by semitone (chromatic). The right hand and left hand move in contrary motion (this litterally is just a fancy way of saying they move in opposite directions). Finally, the exposition finishes with a short closing section called a codetta. The right hand plays a form of the first subject but in a major key, and the tremolo octaves on the left hand return on Eb. Hope this is helpfull and makes sense, please correct me if i got any facts wrong, becuase knowing me, i probably did :)

Up to this day, this is still the best version of The Pathétique that I know. Barenboim's interpretation remains unsurpassed and, in my opinion, is the best representation of the original intent of the piece. Marvellous.

Beethoven: "Do you want to hear a sonata?" Crowd: :Yeeees!!!" Beethoven: "I said... DO YOU WANT TO HEAR A SONATA?" Crowd: "YEEEEEEEEES!" Beethoven: "I CAN'T HEAR YOU!"

Beethoven was such a genius. I just love this piece.

This is the piece that did me in as a young piano player. I realized I would never have the chops to go beyond this. So much to unpack here. Dissonant chords, simultaneous ascending and descending arpeggios, 3-part harmonies all played at full tilt. A quantum leap for Beethoven's time and obvious inspiration for Chopin, Lizst and Rachmaninoff

I'm out of words. Beethoven is such a genius. Thank Daniel for his playing, so beautiful.

I‘m an optimistic person. But sometimes I feel a little depressed. In this case I always listen to Barenboim playing Beethoven. His interpretation enlightens my soul. Nobody understands Beethoven better, the ambiguity, the melancholy , the force, the power. Thanks to Daniel Barenboim

This recording are like wine they get better with the years.

He’s a vampire that has been playing the piano for 500 years. Also he taught Beethoven this masterpiece.

Best rendition I have seen. Not rushed or overly dramatic. Good feel for the space between notes. Quiet confidence. Its obvious that Mr. Barenboim has mastered this oiece.

Movement 1: Intro 0:19; exposition 2:06, Development 5:35, Recap 7:12 Movement 2: 9:46 Movement 3: 15:10

I just turned 11 and I'm going to play this piece at the superbowl halftime show blindfolded with my hands tied together.

Beethoven. Not only the greatest of composers, but a musical revolutionary who brought music into another era. Sublime work of genius that forever transcends time and culture. A masterful performance!

Wow, when you look at the times that Beethoven was composing, in relation to other composers, his chords have so much dissonance mixed with a fundamental structure of beauty. You can really hear the intensity he put into his music while still retaining a platform that was listenable to the classical audiences.

Flawless.

Great music. Also I'm voting for whoever president candidate vouches to make RU-vid ads on classical music illegal.

Beethoven virus brought me here. Now i just realized how much beautiful this pieces. A lot addicted.

That second movement was absolutely stunning, incredibly performed

When it comes to Beethoven pieces - Barenboim is the best performer you can find.

The spirit of Beethoven reincarnated in this man's body. How he is able to get every note perfect in this perfect piece is wonderful

I have no musical talent , I-know nothing about form or composition, but I have a soul that is moved by beautiful classical music and many composers bring me to tears of joy Beethoven is my master mover.

I well remember the joy I felt when I played this Pathetique Sonata - that was before I broke 2 fingers of my left hand playing rugby after whhich I could not pay my piano nor my guitar - that was in 1955 - I would much appreciate still being able to play my piano durimng this pandemic lockdown

Beethoven was very gifted. When you're playing this piece you experience an insight, as though you've entered, and are part of that genius. It's incredible how he did the fingering, and the melodies, and the way they are strung together. The background from the left hand, is an orchestra itself.

The best rendition I've ever heard of this piece so far...

I don’t see any dislikes. His interpretation of Beethoven is absolutely unique. Superb

Herr Beethoven managed to extract from the piano the most beautiful song that instrument could ever sing. Daniel Barenboim's interpretation - in my opinion - captures Ludwig van Beethoven's writing with impeccable style.

Movement no.2 did not fail to make me cry, such unexplainable beauty by such a seemingly simplistic yet characterful melody

This piece is one of those immortal pieces that seem to exist since the beginning of time. It is hard to believe it didn't until the end of 18th century.... Like 5th symphony. Like swan lake. like Chopin's Ballade. 1 like Mozart's 40th symphony and 20 piano concerto among many others. Humanity should really come up with a plan to preserve these if something happens to Earth...

My beloved genius pianist being perfect once more! What an amazing performance of this beautiful sonata. Daniel Barenboim understands Beethoven like no one else. The music is inside him, and he is inside the music. Brilliant, just brilliant! I love this man and love watching his expression when he plays. I feel fortunate to be alive at the same time that he is. What a gift!💖💓💕💋♥

20 minutes of one of the greatest artistic creations from a human mind. Pure genius.

Not only Barenboim is a true master, but the piano itself has an astounding sound. The music in this video is incredible.

I can't imagine how well and deep Barenboim understand Beethoven's music.

I don't even see the piano, don't even see the man, not even the composer, just wonderful and touching music. Thank you so much Daniel! You do really know how to let the soul of music speak.

Watching this on the day of his 81st birthday! I had no idea it was today, the irony. At any rate, happiest of birthdays to one of the true masters of this era. Thank you for providing endless hours of inspiration and music to study.

I just turned 6 months and I really dont know whats wrong with my generation, I really do love classical music, it reminds me my past life (maybe I even was Beethoven myself, or at least a very talented musician?!). I can play this piece onehanded drunk on a canoe down a wild mountain river while turned away from the piano and can dance the nutcracker in a white ballett dress... Its so easy, it just took me 1 week !!!

I laugh whenever I hear people like Leonard Bernstein saying Beethoven couldn't write melodies well. The second movement of this sonata contains one of the single greatest melodies ever written...

It's so impressive how he can switch contexts between such different pieces. He swaps his emotional context in seconds and then plays pieces perfectly. What a genius.

Man, those first notes of the adagio cantabile they hit so hard I cried like a baby for ten minutes, mr Beethoven you are the light of hope that guides mankind through the Darkness, in an endless journey to Beauty and Freedom. May this light shine forever in the soul of every truly good men.

Why is this so beautiful!

no cougher here, good

I. Grave -- Allegro di molto e con brio 0:19 - Intro: 0:19 - Exposición: 2:05 - Desarrollo: 5:34 - Reexposición: 7:12 II. Adagio cantabile 9:46 - A: 9:46 - B: 10:57 - A: 11:54 - C: 12:29 - A': 13:25 - Coda: 14:25 III. Rondo: Allegro 15:11 - A: 15:11 - B: 15:33 - A: 16:31 - C: 16:52 - A: 17:49 - B': 18:08 - A: 18:59 - Coda: 19:08

Barenboim has become my favorite Beethoven interpreter.

He is so fully aware of the emotive capacity of this piece. Bravo.

Barenboim is a genius. His playing and mastery of Beethoven is superb. Such sensitivity; I could listen to his recordings for hours. Wonderful recording!

Thanks so much for this. I played this when I completed my Assoc. Mus. (Paed.) in 1972. Though I was something of a Bach fanboy at the time I loved this piece and did well with it on my exam. Barenboim’s interpretation is inspiring (as are his political efforts in the Middle East). I remember him as a young lion in his twenties with the wonderful Jacqueline Du Pré. They were the Jagger / Faithfull of the classical world, but his playing as an older man has more depth than it had then. Like Gould’s revisiting of the Goldberg Variations. I am 73 years old now and I just went down and dug the piece up again after fifty years and found that I can still play most of it at speed. Thanks for reminding me of the genius of both Barenboim and Beethoven.

No matter how much someone ages or experiences, the piano is there to remind us that these classics and the soul are ageless. What a precious gift.

Hands down this man has perfect phrasing...this is the best version of this I have ever heard. Makes me wish I never stopped playing as I had the first movement of this down. He sends chills down my spine.

Barenboim + Beethoven = the Perfection.

First and third movements are so iconic and powerful that many forget how exquisitely soft and romantic is the second one 😭🙏🏼

Quelle chance de disposer de cette enregistrement en ligne : Vingt minutes de bonheur en compagnie de ce formidable pianiste interprétant l'une des plus belle pièce du répertoire ! un jalon pour l'éternité.

Profound performance, very mature. This has to be my favorite. I feel that Barenboim really has an utmost understanding of Beethoven particularly.

I fondly remember my brother playing this piece when I was younger. Listening to the sheer power of the piece, I was amazed. I was already learning the piano at the time, but hearing him play this especially motivated me to get to that level. And now, I’m practicing sonatas by Beethoven and Haydn, and having the time of my life. Each piece that Beethoven wrote, had a specific meaning to it. Attention to detail is so important to fully grasp the message Beethoven is trying to send. I don’t think my love for his music, let alone any other great composers music will ever be extinguished.

The Sonata No. 8 in C minor op. 13 by Ludwig van Beethoven is one of his most famous and popular piano works. It was named Grande Sonate Pathétique by the publisher with the composer's consent and became famous under the name Pathétique. It is dedicated to Prince Karl von Lichnowsky, whom Beethoven held in high esteem as one of the "most loyal friends and promoters" of his art. The sonata was written in 1798, when Beethoven was 27 years old and felt the first signs of his later deafness. The sonata consists of three movements: a Grave/Allegro di molto e con brio, an Adagio cantabile and a Rondo Allegro. The first movement begins with a slow and dramatic introduction (Grave) marked by extreme dynamic contrasts. After a somber C minor triad, a sequence of notes rises in dotted rhythms to a painful diminished seventh chord that resolves into the dominant triad. This opening motive is sequenced and intensified several times until it transitions into a boisterous Allegro di molto e con brio. This section is written in sonata-form and introduces two contrasting themes: the first in C minor, the second in E-flat major. The development section processes both themes in different ways before the recapitulation repeats them. The coda revisits the introduction and leads to a powerful conclusion. The second movement is an Adagio cantabile in A-flat major that expresses tremendous singing. The main theme is a simple and touching melody supported by a gentle accompaniment. The secondary theme brings some drama to the movement by introducing an urgent triplet rhythm and a surprising change from minor to major. Beethoven varies the main theme by linking it to the triplet rhythm of the secondary theme. The movement ends with a delicate repetition of the main theme. The third movement is a Rondo Allegro in C minor that creates a lively and playful mood. The rondo theme is a catchy earworm that alternates several times with different episodes. The episodes are sometimes cheerful, sometimes dramatic, sometimes lyrical. The final episode leads to a virtuosic coda that revisits the rondo theme and ends with a brilliant final chord. The Sonata No. 8, Op. 13 is a masterpiece by Beethoven that marks a turning point in his life and expressive style. It shows his ability to combine strong emotions with musical genius and take the listener on an exciting journey.

Whenever I want to listen to a Beethoven piano recording, Barenboim is my go-to choice.

Wow! God has blessed this beautiful man. I admire his immense talents and his dedication to achieve in music. Love and respect

Beethoven Sonata No. 8, Op. 13 is always a wonderful piece to hear. It is immortal forever.

Barenboim shows us that he can play this great music exactly as written, yet with profound individuality, YET channeling Beethoven's spirit. That comes from a life well spent in music. He takes his place with Schnabel, Serkin, Arrau, Petri and Brendel as one of the greatest Beethoven pianists.

I came here because someone pointed out that 8:21 at half speed sounds a lot like the Succession theme. Stayed for the whole Sonata. Great music

Every time I hear it I cry😢His music touches my soul and heals me💘

501 dislikes. Poor people that use smartphones with small screens and can't hit the right button.

Barenboim is one of the greatest Beethoven interpreters of our time.

Watching this piece performed live in front of my eyes is still something I haven't achieved on my bucket list. At least RU-vid makes me feel I've been to one.

The World Nowadays... We Love You,Ludwig Van Beethoven

One of the mostly beautiful of all Sonatas. Thank you so much maistro Barenboim for your interpretation. Your excellence shines so brightly

I feel so much painful beauty from the pianist’s playing… so aching, breaking my heart… but incredibly beautiful… sometimes I wonder what if Beethoven is alive and see how many wonderful musicians have played his music admiring and praising his immoral masterpieces…. I am just crying listening to this with all combined emotions… ❤️😭😭

D. Barenboim is on another level, just flawless.

One of those extraodinary pieces that moves me to weeping. So powerful!

The dynamic control is incredible - from pianissimo to fortissimo - achieving all kinds of tones from mellow to bright!

Happy birthday to you, dear Maestro Daniel Barenboim! Many happy returns of the day! Great thanks to you for letting me to know all the works of Beethoven in your brilliant performance!

How on earth one can dislike this beautiful music and masterful performance?! I listen to Zappa, Beefheart, jazz and punk, but always try to find time to listen to classical composers. Beethoven's "Pathetique Sonata" is a masterpiece.

Daniel Barenboim is my favorite pianist. Thank you for all your work, skillness and passion.

The amount of control and strength he has just blows me away. I don't think this performance could've been any better.

When I was studying for my music degree, I got to listen to this every week as the student learning the piece was in the process of learning it. What a joy. My mom also had Pathétique in her repertoire.

He draws you in to the piece emotionally like no other. THE sonata Master.

Sadness, like laughter, is an universal language. That is why we all love this piece. When I listen to it, I seem to be listening to the story of Beethoven's life. And it's exquisitely sad and beautiful at the same time. Thank you for posting.

I love the way Daniel Barenboim plays the piano!

My mom is a piano player and has been for 35 years she used to play me this when I was younger and I think this piece is incredibly beautiful, she sticks to more jazzy songs which I’m not a big fan of but on occasion she’ll play this piece and I’m in love with it.

The second movement is so touching and the way Barenboim does it it's wonderful

"hearing music is not enough, you have to see it"

I'm playing this at my recital next week!

I just love to hear his playing. There’s so much feeling in it. I keep listening to it.

This is the best interpretation of this piece, by Mr. Daniel Barenboim. This is some of the best that humanity has ever seen.

1000 people DISLIKED THIS????? GOD I HATE MANKIND SOMETIMES. Pearls before swine. Daniel B is a living master. We are unworthy.

I hate when I hear this piece rushed too fast for "virtuosity" props. Yeah bro, you can play notes fast, kudos. But this, this is absolutely perfect. Dynamics are completely in balance with the feel in every moment. A push and pull to the tempo for the effect that is intended by the performer. I love the way he can play at tempo to feel the gravity of the music. While at the same time, he doesn't push beyond that tempo, just to "show off". He is serving the music, rather than his own ego. This is how music should be performed. Truly a lovely experience to hear this performance.

Utterly transformational interpretation. Had me in tears at certain points. Love Daniel looking a tiny bit like old man Ludwig himself!

Ability, style, transport and feeling. There were here two autors, Ludwig and Daniel. Thank them very much.

C'est MAGNIFIQUE !! Daniel Barenboim interprète remarquablement bien la Pathétique. Je l'admire !!!

When he's playing it looks so easy... My arms are every time hurting when I finished with the first piece; to page 8 (Edition Peters)

Daniel Barenboim plays this exactly the way my mother did. I remember standing beside the keyboard, which was level with my nose, and watching her. I had no idea just how good she was. I remember interrupting her for my little needs and wants. It must have driven her crazy.