Sunday, April 18, 2010

Beethoven's Sonata no. 17

I have no understanding of music except knowing what I like. I can't give any commentary except that this music is part of my soul, if there is such a thing.

Here is a performance by Wilhelm Kempff.
First movement:


Second movement:


Third movement:


And here is the third movement as played by Glenn Gould, insanely fast but very clear.