Beethoven: Sonata No.15 in D major, Op.28 (Pastoral) - Boris Giltburg | Beethoven 32 project
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- Опубликовано: 6 ноя 2020
- A freshness emanates from the opening of the ‘Pastoral’ Sonata; its pulsing bass is akin to a beating heart, bearing the promise of a continuous, unstoppable flow.
Whether or not the nickname ‘Pastoral’ was approved by Beethoven himself, it is wonderfully fitting - the music strongly evokes nature, especially in the first and last movements. There is an unhurried gentleness throughout, climaxes are broad and harmonious, and the many ‘simple’ chords (triads and their inversions) lend the music an aura of stability and calmness which we rarely associate with Beethoven.
But more than a simplistic depiction, to me the first movement is an exploration of the mystery of life, from its first beginnings, evoking a sense of wonder and requiring utmost love and care, to the rich abundance of life’s full bloom, captured by Beethoven in multifaceted, sensitive, breathing strokes. And through it all, the pulsing bass weaves in and out, speaking of Life’s never-ending continuity.
The second movement’s (10:17) narrative, much more severe in mood, is personal and inward-looking, its measured accompaniment perhaps closer to the sound of an implacable clock. A brighter middle section (12:53) brings some playfulness with a dotted triplet motif, but the merrymaking only lasts its allotted 16 bars, unable to stave off a return to the bleaker world of the main theme. In the coda (16:45), Beethoven allows the music to become truly tragic, a reflection of inner pain and perhaps a deeply felt commentary on the fragility of a single life.
With the advent of the scherzo (18:10), the shadow has passed. A quadruple descending call is answered by an energetic rhythmical motif, as Beethoven resolutely effaces any residual darkness with the most vigorous, driven movement of the sonata.
The finale (20:39), with its bagpipe-like drone in the bass, brings back the tone of the first movement - calm and mostly gentle, transparent in texture, radiant in its sound. Its climaxes flex a bit more muscle than those of the opening movement; hinting, perhaps, at the coda, where Beethoven finally lifts all restraints and brings in the exuberant, exultant, Bacchic side of nature to end the sonata in a D major blaze.
Of the four sonatas in the recent group, the ‘Pastoral’ is the most traditional in its structure and in the composition of its movements. But the evocative power of the music, its heightened sensitivity show Beethoven’s unstoppable growth as an artist. For me, it is a masterpiece, occupying a special place in the cycle.
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Boris Giltburg, piano
Filmed by Stewart French
© 2020 Fly On The Wall, London (fotw.london)
Filmed at Fazioli Concert Hall, Sacile, Italy
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This will always be my favourite Beethoven sonata.. after 50 years of listening to classical music…this is the finest performance I’ve ever heard. I just wish Beethoven could have heard him play
God, I love this sonata so much and those opening bars, to name just one thing, are profoundly beautifull...
I. Allegro - 0:03
II. Andante - 10:17
III. Scherzo: Allegro - 18:10
IV. Rondo: Allegro ma non troppo - 20:39
ЛЮБИМЫЙ КОМПОЗИТОР, ЛЮБИМАЯ СОНАТА, ЛЮБИМЫЙ ИСПОЛНИТЕЛЬ,,,,,, Так выглядит СЧАСТЬЕ!❤❤❤
In my mind Beethoven Sonatas are synonymous with Boris. Each performance is just... glorious. 🎹❤🎶
Boris, this is simply amazing! Your tonal pallette seems boundless and is shown off well here. Your playing never involves any sense of ego and here you play a Beethoven sonata with true transcendence. Thank you.
"For me, it is a masterpiece, occupying a special place in the cycle." Couldn't agree more : )
so much nuance...one really feels each note from this very sensitive artist
thanks boris! i loved the comments you made about this sonata and your interpretation is amazing :D
This is played extraordinary. Almost unbelievable.
I love this sonata. It's the first Beethoven Sonata I learn it. Three years ago. Now I am learning no. 24 and your videos inspire me to play more Beethoven and also improve my technique to learn some Rachmaninoff and Liszt etudes. Soon On my channel will be video of the sonata
Your interpretation is perfect Boris! Exactly as Beethoven would have intended. Brilliant!!
M. Giltburg, thank you for all the beautifull interpretations you share, your pastoral is so emotional and deep as it suits. I'm thankfull to my mom who made me know your name, so I discovered a great pianist and precious CD recordings. I hope to hear you in live in Paris one day. Maestro !
Beautiful performance Boris, first time listening to you and a Fazoli piano 🎹!!
How beatiful is this Sonata! Great interpretation!! Thanks you very much!
Super sensitive performance! Love it
...perhaps the most romantic interpretation I've every heard of this piece...not classical, but it's beautiful!
Perfect tempi. Bravo.
I always love the passion you put into the piece of music. In the first movement (that I'm playing myself right now for my studies at the institute) you brought out aspects of the piece that I haven't seen in this light before.
perfect love love you Beethoven
Eduardo Poblete de Chile, que hermosa sonata, Primavera, al igual que la sonata para violín y piano, op.24, que sutileza al interpretarla, grande Boris, muy agradecido por esta bella interpretación, te admiro ....
Bravissimo! Great performance Boris! I’m learning this at the moment and having a little battle with the fingerings… but what a stunningly beautiful work!
superbly-fresh delivered interpretation for the one of the most beloved Beethoven's sonatas. Bravissimo
Beautiful performance.
Enjoyed a lot. Thanks
Wonderfull! Thank you, Maestro.
Thank you Boris for these wonderful performances and videos.
Amazing Boris ! So pure so colourful ! 😍Thanks for sharing! Your music brings so much joy to life
😻💗♥️💗♥️💗♥️Perfekt 👏
Many thanks, Mr Giltburg. Very beautiful. I agree with Meow Meow below: Each performance is just glorious. 🙏
Música de la millor. Et fa somiar. Gracies, Ludwig, per aquesta preciositat
Fantastic! Thank you Boris
A great young pianist!
Amazing 😍
Bravissimo
beautiful
Wonderful. What coloring!
It's late and I did not mean to listen to the whole sonata tonight, only the beginning ...
🌹🌹🌹🎶🎶
My son’s first masterclass used the same piece
For some reason I imagine Boris wearing a Beethoven mask and doing a bit of impersonation. 😉
It's just glorious performance! Thank you. What's piano? Fazioli or other?
...sorry for posting again, but I must say I've always found it fascinating how Russians bring an entirely new dimension into "classical" pieces. For example, the first time I heard Schubert's 2nd Symphony was played by a Russian orchestra. The third movement were almost like hammer blows that resembled Beethoven's 5th Symphony....lovely. Then, I listened to a lot of recordings of German orchestras that treated the piece very lightly and fluffy...I missed those hammer blows. Actually, I think the rather late Beethovenesque interpretration of early Schubert can be justified by the harmonic structure of Schubert's 2nd Symphony. Try to find a Russian recording of this piece, and you'll see what I mean. I like the Russian versions better!
I was taught by a 5th generation pupil of Beethoven (via Czernny, Lishotivski, Liberman, Tolstikova).
Liszt himself would have bowed to you. Bravo.