Steinway Artist Lang Lang performs Beethoven's "Für Elise" on the Lang Lang Steinway Black Diamond Limited Edition. Of the piece, Lang Lang says: “For me it is very romantic, and light, like a feather. It has to come from nowhere and it has to touch people. It can’t just be treated as background music. I’ve tried to play the piece as the masterpiece that it is, and I hope that children who begin learning 'Für Elise' will treat it the same way.” Learn more: www.steinway.com/pianos/stein... www.steinway.com facebook.com/steinway/ instagram.com/steinwayand... twitter.com/SteinwayAndSons #beethoven #langlang #music #classical #steinway #classicalmusic #furelise eu.steinway.com/en/pianos/ste... facebook.com/steinway instagram.com/steinwayand...

Slow. This is the correct way to play this song. Too many people play it too fast. Lang Lang is perfect

finally someone plays this at the right tempo. will never listen to another version of this track again

At first I though it was too slow, then I realized most versions of this piece is too fast. Simply beautiful!

Every pianist in KZfaq is constantly competing to see who's the fastest one, and then this legend comes and play this piece slowly yet so full of heart and sentiment it just eclipse every other interpretation in this platform. Being faster doesn't make you a better musician, feeling the music does

My daughter's name was Elise and, to us, this was always "her song". She was 17 when a childhood cancer took her from us. This rendition is absolutely stunningly beautiful.

He took the piece seriously. I have enormous respect for that.

The intonation, dynamics and emotional quality were brilliantly executed….he made an overused composition sound new. I loved the melancholy feel he brought …his interpretation was so sensitive without being schmaltzy….just perfect!

From 1:40 to 1:45 I recognized that I never knew Fur Elise, in his hands it sounds completely different, he contributed more senses, images, dynamics than we got used to listening famous melody, it became dimensional, deeper than just a simple melody.

So nice, and not so rushed as it's usually performed.

This is the tempo that I was looking for... Most of them just rush through the piece like they've got some wedding to attend. This is slow...this is nice. ❤️❤️❤️

This rendition actually heals you from ever feeling like this piece was overplayed

He plays it very softly, and the smell of loss in the melody is so palpable.

This was my Mother's favorite piano piece. She passed this week and this came on the classical radio that day. Love you Mom

Everyone else plays this piece as if to say “I’ve been playing this since I was 4 and I’m sick of it”, but this man plays it like a virtuoso. What a master, thank you

This is very likely the best version of Fur Elise ever played in history.

Say what you want about Lang Lang in general, but you can't overlook that this is probably the best this piece will ever get played.

Top chef cooking scrambled eggs

Not sure anyone commenting here has pointed out HOW GORGEOUS this Steinway Grand sounds!

The most beautiful fur elise ever played by the greatest pianist ever.

Wow! He not only plays the music ,he feels it.

The more I listen to Lang Lang, the more I am amazed by him. It's difficult to describe, but when he plays, he gives the piano something akin to voice, soul, mind, or direction. He can give notes weight, or make them fly. He can stretch them, and make them bounce, and rebound. He is an artist at the highest level, eliciting things from the piano that I have never heard from other players.

He's two letters away from becoming Ling Ling

Slow and steady wins the race

A Steinway & Sons piano & Lang Lang is a performance that is incredible.

This is like when you take your endgame character to absolutely demolish the first bosses

Lang Lang understands what he plays. Piano playing is really an Art

Beethoven wäre über alle Maßen glücklich wenn er diese Interpretation hören oder wenigstens erfühlen könnte. Es ist einzigartig und unerreicht. Herzlichen Dank

I think this is the closest we are going to get to Beethoven. He would be very pleased with this performance 🤩

I teach the piano, and was taught classical piano for 7 years at the Royal Schools of Music, so I have played this, heard this and taught students this piece probably more than any other piece of music in my whole life. So I have because immune to this piece. This is the first time I watched this video and it brought me to tears. Thank you Lang Lang. First you listen to music, Then you like, You then love it, You then get attached to it. Then you let music come into you, your ears, your heart your soul. Then you let go of yourself and immerse yourself in music Then you become the music. THEN THE MUSIC becomes YOU. Lang Lang got to this point with this piece (@nd everything he sets his heart on) He ”sings“ the piano. So

Lang Lang takes this overplayed and often dismissed beginners' piece as seriously as a Liszt concerto, and the result is pure magic.

Un privilegio escucharle, olé su arte Transmite dulzura y paz

Für Elise usually bores me to death. Playing with this softness and lightness of touch was masterful. Absolutely incredible. Bravo Lang.

Lang Lang + Beethoven = genius.

The more popular and simple a piece is, the harder it is for a world class pianist to handle. Great job

Für Elise always gives me chills when played right, but this… this was a whole other level. They played it so well, you could tell they poured their soul into the piece. Some might say they look ridiculous, but these movements in a pianist signify that the pianist feels the music. I can rarely get this feeling myself, but Lang Lang did this perfectly. Round of applause to Lang Lang!

The way his fingers dance across the keys. How he connects with each note. Astounding

Feels like someone is hugging you gently and lovingly.

This dude looks like he's in a permanent state of post-nut clarity. Awesome performance though!

The best performance of this I have heard in 70 years. Stunning and beautiful.

Lang Lang plays the whole piece with his eyes closed. True genius.

Best version of Fur Elise I have heard.

When I was very young we lived in Germany; my Mom made me take piano lessons with a German teacher; she taught me 'Fur Elise", which, somehow, I still remember it; Also, when living in Germany, Mom and I went to several recitals of classical music, such as Beethoven,.Bach..etc...that's when I heard my utmost long-time favorite: PACHEBEL'S CANON. Through all these years (I'm 76) I still weep whenever I listen to this incredibly beautiful piece of true art..

The fact that he played it at this tempo, added those extra dynamics and gave it so much more crazes me. It sounds absolutely stunning when Lang Lang played it in such a unique way! 6.24.23

Lang Lang is my hero! Him and a Steinway, PERFECTION!

I love how he takes his time with this piece. Most pianists rush and play faster, especially since it's an incredibly simple piece. Amazing as always, Lang Lang!

I first learnt this piece as an easy version at age 10. Then I learnt the full version for my grade 4 exam. Funnily enough, I can still play this piece from memory. It's been a special piece for me; it's the oldest one in my repertoire.

He’s not weird, he’s a passionate virtuoso 👏🏻

I don't know how to play piano but I've got tears in my eyes when hearing this.

Bugger me! Lang Lang is playing this with HIS EYES CLOSED. I struggle to play this with my eyes open!

This is the best performance of Fur Elise that i ever heard. I am totally impressed of the feelings,of the phrases, of the different way....

This piece feels like a soft breeze on my face on a dark summer night. The part after 3.06 is magnificent. And I don't even know music.

the best version of Fur Elise

0:29 nothing sounds better on this world than this

I heard this beautiful piece of music for the first time when I was 7 years old. Now I am 74, and I still love it. Great performance.

This is most assuredly one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. This version is particularly moving.

Like the water running down the creek, like a feather floating away in the air...Bravo!

...ich kenne keinen anderen Pianisten, der die Tasten so behutsam streichelt wie Lang Lang....ein Genuß, ihm zu zusehen!!!

I'd marry Lang Lang just to listen to him practice everyday

He’s pouring his Heart and soul when he plays! Breathtaking!!

I was once in an old piano keyboard class and one of the other students worked ahead at home (unlike most of us he had his own keyboard). He could only do the beginning of this song but he put so much emotion in it that all of us stopped to listen to him and when he was done with the part he knew we applauded him like he just put on a concert. I had tears welling up in my eyes it was so good. Even though he only knew part of it and he was new at learning the piano, that little bit of music he played was honestly the most beautiful piece of music I've ever heard on the piano. And I listen to piano music often. This version of the song is the closest I've heard to it. 👏👏👏

i love lang-lang's EXPRESSION OF EVERY NOTE !!!!!!!!!!

The best Für Elise I've ever heard 👏👑

Lang Lang played with passion. I enjoyed watching his facial expression and finger movements.

This is the most vivid version I have ever heard. It feels like the first time I listen to this piece.

He sort of nestles into the melody. So beautiful.

2 god given talents one to make the piano and one to play it, what a combination,.

I’ve seen Lang Lang play incredibly sophisticated pieces like La Campanella or Moonlight sonata, but to me this is where he proves he is the best pianist. An elegant performance that elevates a familar melody to something complely different!

Never get boring when listen to Lang Lang.

He plays it so beautifully

His hands are like butter!!!! Well done Mr. Lang Lang!

Never heard the song played this way. It’s great!

Lang Lang is simply amazing. I feel every note and so does he. Outstanding🙏.

Think he opens his soul directly to the composer’s soul. Then he simply lets go. It’s spiritual.

My favorite pianist. So many talented people from incredible China.

Finally. My daughter Elise was born 20th November 2022. So glad I found this fantastic version of her song. Finally. So many great pianists have rushed through this wonderful piece. Lang Lang treats it as the true master he is. Gentle soul. Pure magic. E and I thank you maestro..

I’ve never heard it played that perfectly

Best Fur Elise I have heard.

It’s impossible one have not played Fur Elise when study the piano, but with the 9 years I took my son to New England Conservatory’s preparatory school for piano studies before he goes to college, never have I heard any kids play this piece at the weekly recital. All because teachers got tired of it! And that’s also why you don’t find many recoding of this piece by famous pianist. I’m glad Lang Lang did it, and did it so nicely. Thanks for sharing !

A Genius! He is not playing the yvoris he is caressing the keyboard and the piano replies with a sound coming from heaven!

Now that's how it's supposed to be played.........

He's here to take Fur Elise back to its place when the XXX Got Talent contestant played it in the most sacrilegious way 👍.

For me this is a perfect tempo which he communicates without drama. 10/10

My 9 month daughter seems so much at peace when listening to lang-lang. Its the best feeling a dad can have...

Sublime

When I listen to Lang Lang's playing I feel the true music, pure music by my heart. It seems to me that there is no piano, there is no one who plays the piano, just music deeply touches my heart and soul. When I close my eyes there are only music and me.

Lang Lang is a gift from Gods,every note is pure magic.

I love how Lang Lang plays this piece with so much emotion....so beautiful!

For me, personally, this version is deeply moving. Thank you, Lang Lang

I'm not musician but I could feel the soul he put into.

lang lang plays every song at the perfect timing.

This put me to deep sleep with many happy dreams

i think most ppl dislike this piece bc practicing musicians play them too often in a fast pace. but w the right tempo, this piece can be filled w emotions ❤

Maravilloso, tengo 80 años, empezé tocar el piano a las 60 por una depresión y me ponía, los vidios de Lang Lang y empecé a darle el sentimiento que pone, para mis partituras, es como mi profesor a distancia, aunque voy a la escuela y ya he hecho 20 años y yo sigo, esa paz que siento, cuando pongo las manos en el piano, el maravilloso. Sigue así Kan Lang, haces mucho bien a muchas personas como yo.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Even ludvig van beethoven will stand and applaud. Played with the feeling and heart poured into it.

This is a song written for the performer more than the audience. While it is not the most impressive or difficult piece, it's pure joy to play.

It's easy to play and therefore people take it for granted. But it's a beautiful piece.

Lang lang is exactly the guy who plays it how I like the song... Just right.. You can just see his hands and body move with absolute perfection... It's.... Insane

When my eyes were hurting and couldn't see due to an accident, this song eased off my pain and saved me from misery.

Mum listened to this song even tho she never played piano❤❤this shows this song attracts a lot of people even if they don’t have the talent to play it❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤