In my opinion, this is the best version forever... I think the tempo is great. I think it's unnecessary play fast like a sick demon like many around.The sound it's very clean and pleasant.
not just this piece. Tzvi Erez is splendid across Bethoven, Chopin etc. To my taste - I tried tens of variations of interpretations by different masters - this is something out standing. Now it's a reference to me how it should be played. Glad that I've found this Pianist and can enjoy music as it should be. Next step is to hear all this live.
Because people tend to have the urge of criticizing everything. Most of them can't accept there are outstanding musicians out there, they need to say something against them to feel better. The only thing true and clear here is that this is, by far, the best interpretation of this piece (my favorite one of all time imo) around the web. Congratulations mr. Erez, you did an unbelievable work on this one.
There is definitely no reason to fight about speed here. If you look at the rest of Tzvi Erez's videos you will see that he is more than capable of playing this piece faster, yet he still chose to play it at a slower speed. There is a reason for it.
Thanks for playing with expression! geez some of these players are so worried about playing perfectly they forget that people actually want to hear passion.
The best version EVER! I LOVE your Beethoven Piano Works CD with all the Mvts! In fact, I have ALL of your CDs and I LOVE them ALL. They contain the best classical piano playing I have EVER heard! You are truly amazing!!!!!
wow...wow....amazing pace,crystal clear notes,feather light when you needs to, hard mean punch when you got to......thank you MR Tzvi Erez, your version are simply amazing.
Your right Michael. I came here after reading your comment about V. Lisitsa. I have this on a CD and have listened to this honestly over 1'000 times in my car which has a stereo system more expensive then most cars. I play it over and over and nothing else. The recording is perfect and the first time I decided to listen to others playing this on RUclips I got freaked out by their simple mistakes. This is the closest to that perfect recording. Thanks for directing me to Tzvi Erez's version.
Mind what you say. This is not even a song. It is a musical composition. Clearly you know enough about music to tell others what to say and what not to say.
I've listened to so many versions of this song, but in so many the pianist seems to focus on showing off how fast he can play and just destroys the elegance that actually exists in this song. Thanks for this version Tzvi!
You are very, very good sir! U can strangely morph /adopt into prob any style/pianist/and its temper with such ease. Its confusing. Aside from that ...One of the things what hooks me most is your control. Just before it gets almost too fast/flaboyant.....You drop it into such fragility & tenderness in a split second, it is insane. You are one of the most talented pianists around. In my opinion. 🥰
love the slower pace in beethoven's presto pieces, as it brings the emotional aspect of the piece out and you can hear clearly the melodic subjects. great performance!
@101elton101 Yes & Yes. Although no marked, I like using the soft pedal on the runs, and explode the chords. The sustain pedal is used throughout (carefully) on and off.
It's amazing how a person, a human being, same as us no more no less in our origin, our making, was able to conceive the essence of music in all of its entirety to craft such a piece and many more before and even beyond this. A man who's look and demeanor was that of a madman with the fury of hell and sheer strength and bluntness can construct many a powerful, sharp and elegant piece as this: The Presto Agitato Moonlight Sonata. Still a man nonetheless, but a great one: Ludwig Van Beethoven.
Fantastic rendition. I know it's supposed to be fast, but it's also part of a Beethoven sonata and so many performances are just all about speed with none of the dynamics and passion. This is excellent.
Wish I had your talent. Still a high school musician, but I'm building up for this piece, because I really want to learn it before my senior year. The best interpretation Ive seen.
That was one of the best things I've ever heard in my life as rendered by a headphone...which also just so happens to be Austrian, the AKG Q701. Wow. Amazing performance, and unbelievable sound quality.
The way you played it--is my favorite! Amazing phrasing. Not too fast, definitely not slow. Its perfect, I dont liek it when its played too fast. At this speed you can appreciate all the notes.
I usually have heard this Awesome piece in a furious, rocketing tempo...but I think this is greatly satisfying the musical aspect of it, I really like it
Excelente interpretación. Da gusto conocer las calidades profesionales de quien seguramente ama la musica como a su propia vida. Felicitaciones. Estaré ansioso de conocer nuevas melodías.
I really enjoyed your technique and I don't care about the speed as well, I prefer to listen this piece like this way rather than a fast one cuz in this one you expressed more feelings! 1000 thumbs up for me Thanx for this piece :) keep it up
How incredibly rude. They are both very good, and Valentina manages to play it fast and capture the spirit of the music, in the same way this pianist also captures the spirit of the music whilst playing it more slowly. Don't bad mouth extremely talented musicians just because you think it's 'too fast'.
Not sure if I reacted before, but I love everything about your performance; yoir great technique, the tempo and intonation feels exactly right for this song, unlike any other recording I heard I might add, and your piano has a wonderful sound. I'll definately be looking at your other vids
Me being just a beginner "pianist", I have to say this looks incredibly hard to do, so my hat off to you. It seems like you've been playing a really long time, and I want to be just as good. Keep it up! (:
I've heard this song all my life and I absolutely love this version. I especially like how you did what I like to call the dance at 1:11. Thank you. I also like how I got here from an Andrew Bird video. :)
WAW! WAW! This is pure music! Pure Beethoven! The sound of that old Bosendorfer and your version really touched me! I used to play this movement almost like you! It made me recall that I was a pianist.
Best tempo ever. I don't know why so many pianist (most of them very famous!) play this in a fastest tempo. cheers!
Thank you! In many cases it is much harder to play slower than faster.
In my opinion, this is the best version forever... I think the tempo is great. I think it's unnecessary play fast like a sick demon like many around.The sound it's very clean and pleasant.
not just this piece. Tzvi Erez is splendid across Bethoven, Chopin etc. To my taste - I tried tens of variations of interpretations by different masters - this is something out standing. Now it's a reference to me how it should be played. Glad that I've found this Pianist and can enjoy music as it should be. Next step is to hear all this live.
I just love how bass notes are played here, and the phrasing! Lovely! Can't get enough of your interpretations!
Bravo!
+Daniel L Thank you!
Because people tend to have the urge of criticizing everything. Most of them can't accept there are outstanding musicians out there, they need to say something against them to feel better. The only thing true and clear here is that this is, by far, the best interpretation of this piece (my favorite one of all time imo) around the web. Congratulations mr. Erez, you did an unbelievable work on this one.
There is definitely no reason to fight about speed here. If you look at the rest of Tzvi Erez's videos you will see that he is more than capable of playing this piece faster, yet he still chose to play it at a slower speed. There is a reason for it.
Holy cow... I've had this song playing in my head for 5 days straight and finally found it! So satisfying!
Wer so Klavier spielt gehört in den Olymp. Danke Tzvi Erez!
That Bosendorfer o_o
Not only is Mr. Erez quite the amazing player,
he has quite the amazing instrument to match!
It amazes that a man with out the the sense of hearing could write something as amazing and powerful as this
Thanks for playing with expression! geez some of these players are so worried about playing perfectly they forget that people actually want to hear passion.
Just amazing. It's a complete honor to hear you master this piece.
The best version of this song I've ever heard on piano.
The best version EVER! I LOVE your Beethoven Piano Works CD with all the Mvts! In fact, I have ALL of your CDs and I LOVE them ALL. They contain the best classical piano playing I have EVER heard! You are truly amazing!!!!!
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Bravo. This is one of my "obsession" pieces that I keep playing for years and years... and you play it very well.
wow...wow....amazing pace,crystal clear notes,feather light when you needs to, hard mean punch when you got to......thank you MR Tzvi Erez, your version are simply amazing.
Your right Michael. I came here after reading your comment about V. Lisitsa. I have this on a CD and have listened to this honestly over 1'000 times in my car which has a stereo system more expensive then most cars. I play it over and over and nothing else. The recording is perfect and the first time I decided to listen to others playing this on RUclips I got freaked out by their simple mistakes. This is the closest to that perfect recording. Thanks for directing me to Tzvi Erez's version.
@ragtimest Thank you! The keys on my Bosendorfer are the original Ivory keys from the year 1912.
That Bosendorfer though. Beautiful instrument and playing!
Out of there,many genius wallking around.this man is one of them...
Just Amazing, i think this is the best version i heard
Beautiful tempo. I feel like I can enjoy the melody more without feelings like it's too fast! :) JUST BEAUTIFUL
So true. Seems like many that play this are just trying to show off.
Same here :D
Best tempo I've heard yet on this piece.
Far, far beyond the technique! Mr. Tzvi's hands just put out everything he wants exactly as he does!
Mind what you say. This is not even a song. It is a musical composition. Clearly you know enough about music to tell others what to say and what not to say.
Best tempo! I love it
I've listened to so many versions of this song, but in so many the pianist seems to focus on showing off how fast he can play and just destroys the elegance that actually exists in this song. Thanks for this version Tzvi!
You are very, very good sir! U can strangely morph /adopt into prob any style/pianist/and its temper with such ease. Its confusing. Aside from that ...One of the things what hooks me most is your control. Just before it gets almost too fast/flaboyant.....You drop it into such fragility & tenderness in a split second, it is insane. You are one of the most talented pianists around. In my opinion. 🥰
This kind of performances are the ones that inspire me to do my best. Thanks for being my motivation. AMAZING
surely best version, thank you Mr. Erez
totally agree.. music isn't about how fast you can push the keys in a pre ordered way... music is when you let your soul speak thru the keys..
seems like the best version.
My favorite interpretation on RUclips thus far. Bravo!
love the slower pace in beethoven's presto pieces, as it brings the emotional aspect of the piece out and you can hear clearly the melodic subjects. great performance!
My fingers are SOOOOOO tired after playing up to 1:28 of the video, Still learning the whole song though [: I love the power in this piece.
The sound of your piano is so beautiful !!
This is so insanely complex, fast, and perfect, that my browser is having trouble playing it!!! Awesome work mr. Erez!
@101elton101 Yes & Yes. Although no marked, I like using the soft pedal on the runs, and explode the chords. The sustain pedal is used throughout (carefully) on and off.
I love his tempo, way more reasonable than most other performances on RUclips
It's amazing how a person, a human being, same as us no more no less in our origin, our making, was able to conceive the essence of music in all of its entirety to craft such a piece and many more before and even beyond this. A man who's look and demeanor was that of a madman with the fury of hell and sheer strength and bluntness can construct many a powerful, sharp and elegant piece as this: The Presto Agitato Moonlight Sonata. Still a man nonetheless, but a great one: Ludwig Van Beethoven.
Fantastic rendition. I know it's supposed to be fast, but it's also part of a Beethoven sonata and so many performances are just all about speed with none of the dynamics and passion. This is excellent.
This should have a billion views. Extremely well done.. extremely.
I love the way you play your Piano very nice melody's thanks.
Wish I had your talent. Still a high school musician, but I'm building up for this piece, because I really want to learn it before my senior year. The best interpretation Ive seen.
Thank you for this. It's the best version I've seen yet. You, sir are a true genius :)
That was one of the best things I've ever heard in my life as rendered by a headphone...which also just so happens to be Austrian, the AKG Q701. Wow. Amazing performance, and unbelievable sound quality.
Это просто нечто! Одни из лучших исполнений!
I wonder how could it feel to become such an amazing person everytime I sit in front of a piano !
This video reminded me of my love for playing the piano. Great job, and a deep thank you
The way you played it--is my favorite! Amazing phrasing. Not too fast, definitely not slow. Its perfect, I dont liek it when its played too fast. At this speed you can appreciate all the notes.
That was incredible.
Ecouter la beauté et regarder ces mains danser, voler sur le piano...c'est la pureté de la soie dans la maîtrise de l'art.
Breathtaking performance. Those restless fingers surely know their way around.
Incredible performance. Just wonderful. Thank you for posting this!
Holy freakin' crap! :o That was absolutely amazing!
I just discovered Mr Erez through his Chopin ballads and I am truly enchanted by his talent.
Just Awesome !!! No matter how many times I watch this vid you amaze me. Thank You !
for me the best version !
Wow, you make it look easy! Good job!
I usually have heard this Awesome piece in a furious, rocketing tempo...but I think this is greatly satisfying the musical aspect of it, I really like it
Breathtaking! Thank you so very much sir for sharing your enormous talent with us. Hats down!!!
Mesmerizing. I could listen for hours! Thank you for uploading and bringing such beauty!
This is just wonderfully beautiful.
I love your professional execution and the HQ sound! Two rare gems...
This piece sounds so devilish yet innocent.. that's what I love about it.
For me slower paces provoke me. Fast, but well placed notes soothe me. Truly.
Excelente interpretación. Da gusto conocer las calidades profesionales de quien seguramente ama la musica como a su propia vida. Felicitaciones. Estaré ansioso de conocer nuevas melodías.
Incredible. Such precision. It blows me away.
Beethoven was a genius! Awesome melody, awesome awesomeness!
I really enjoyed your technique and I don't care about the speed as well, I prefer to listen this piece like this way rather than a fast one cuz in this one you expressed more feelings! 1000 thumbs up for me Thanx for this piece :) keep it up
You are the one who can play this part pefectly ! You're amazone it's beautiful !
dat right hand... you are awesome Mr. Erez...
I admire the tempo you took it at- it was very clean, and precise. Very nice job!
Me encanta, Gracias a la gente por subir videos como este :)
5:54 I've never thought to dwell on those chords as you have. I'll have to try it with my interpretation and see if it fits. Beautiful
Wow, that was great. If I ever saw the sheet music, I'd have a heart attack.
Truely amazing! Great tempo as well. Love it
I just played this song on Magic Piano and i think Beethoven is lucky to not have heard my version
Looooove this version! You are an inspiration to me, sir.
How incredibly rude. They are both very good, and Valentina manages to play it fast and capture the spirit of the music, in the same way this pianist also captures the spirit of the music whilst playing it more slowly. Don't bad mouth extremely talented musicians just because you think it's 'too fast'.
Not sure if I reacted before, but I love everything about your performance; yoir great technique, the tempo and intonation feels exactly right for this song, unlike any other recording I heard I might add, and your piano has a wonderful sound. I'll definately be looking at your other vids
really love this interpretation :D
and of course love the tempo ;D
That was fantastic! it literally took my breath away.
It's very nice performance. Thanks for sharing it!
Me being just a beginner "pianist", I have to say this looks incredibly hard to do, so my hat off to you. It seems like you've been playing a really long time, and I want to be just as good. Keep it up! (:
Wow... Now that was incredible
I've heard this song all my life and I absolutely love this version. I especially like how you did what I like to call the dance at 1:11. Thank you.
I also like how I got here from an Andrew Bird video. :)
WAW! WAW! This is pure music! Pure Beethoven! The sound of that old Bosendorfer and your version really touched me! I used to play this movement almost like you!
It made me recall that I was a pianist.
Wow! beautifully executed :O
that was beautiful! keep up the great work and i love the piano! sounded amazing!!
Fantastic! Wonderful technique and control.
An amazing interpretation!
@TzviErez beautiful piano great playing!!!
Great job playing dynamics!! They really enhanced the performance and sound of the song:)
WOW! INCREDIBLE! never have heard such accents.CRAZY! EXPLOSIVE!
Amazing. God bless you Sir!
Good job!Great tempo---So nice to hear someone play this musically,and not make a competition out it/see how fats they can play it.
Amazingly performed piece, and such a beautiful sounding piano.
This is the best version so far