This is powerful, when I was young I didn’t appreciate him as much, but now I am older. This guy is amazing!

This is not just a musical recording, it's a movie. The extraordinary chronicle of the pain and beauty of genius.

Какое проникновение на глубины Бетховена, где уже и тайн не осталось. Браво, великий маэстро!! С вами и радость, и падение, и взлет и необыкновенное счастье обретения глубины и высоты. Планеты мало. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

omg, I’m so glad you posted this. Brendel is my favorite Op. 111 interpreter - and there are some other truly amazing interpreters out there. The word “transcendental” inevitably comes up every time this precious piece is discussed, but Brendel truly takes it to the mesospheric heights that, I have to imagine, only Beethoven’s mind could reach. (And I certainly think he has better recordings than this!) He proposes a very personal, almost histrionic first movement; I’m sure some find it off-putting, but I find its volatility to juxtapose beautifully with the superlative gem that is Brendel’s Arietta. It’s so nimble and weightless. It’s lively and jazzy where appropriate, and then it’s so preciously still and delicate that you can’t help but suspend your breath, for fear of disturbing its frail, ethereal beauty. We are truly lucky that a gifted, gifted man like Brendel was able to dig into Beethoven’s mind and extract this precious slice of heaven for us.

Powerful and strong , dramatic interpretation with excellent contrasts and dynamics. Passionate and emotional. What an achievement and magnificent performance of Alfred Brendel.

The syncopation of the second movement is divine. My favourite of Beethoven's piano sonatas, beautifully realised by Herr Brendel.

How marvellous to have the whole sonata on one "film". I find this an incredibly moving performance - no surprise since although I enjoy many pianists playing Beethoven, it is to Alfred Brendel that I always return.

THANK YOU SO MUCH TO POST THIS ! This is the best interpretation ever, Alfred B. plays the same as his records, what a pianist! The 2nd mouvement is just miraculous. My favorite piece of Beethoven for sure. Thanks again

The master

Un'interpretazione di una bellezza e profondità sconvolgenti. Brendel emozionante lascia stupefatti per la sua maestria tecnica e la sua poesia

浩浩乎如凭虚御风，而不知其所止，飘飘乎如遗世独立，羽化而登仙

Hes got a formidable technique and strength. Always musical, energetic and exciting!!

Heart warming aural glimpse into the future

Brendel was my first PS32, and he will always be my favorite.

17:41 and ff is transcendental ...

For me the best interpreter of beethoven and schubert. Glorious. Making the most difficult that each note is important in music and reaches the soul. Rubén:)

thank you

Miracoloso!

Erano dei cannoni anche questi vecchi musicisti

Гениальный пианист!

Bravissimo

Grande

this piece is so difficult to play. it is impossible to play it as good as the music is....

very good play

この曲はみんな三連音符【運命】という妄想に捉われすぎ。

the immortal diabelli variations is underlying this also immortal piano treasure

Beethoven a inventé le jazz 😉

Brendel éternel

Bravo

Does anyone know where inTokyo and when this performance was?

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