Legendary Maria Yudina's Virtuosic Beethoven's Interpretation

Описание: A rare and deeply expressive interpretation from one of the most uncompromising and spiritual pianists of the 20th century.
This archival recording, dating from 1950, features Maria Yudina performing Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 5 in C minor, Op. 10 No. 1.

Yudina’s playing is known for its intensity, philosophical depth, and unwavering sincerity—qualities that shine through in this early Beethoven sonata, marked by youthful vigor and dramatic contrasts.

🎵 Work: Beethoven – Piano Sonata No. 5 in C minor, Op. 10 No. 1
🎹 Performer: Maria Yudina
📻 Archival Recording: 1950

00:00 I. Allegro molto e con brio
05:14 II. Adagio molto
13:46 III. Prestissimo

Shared in tribute to a pianist whose integrity and courage left an indelible mark on musical history.

🎼 Historical Note – Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 5 in C minor, Op. 10 No. 1🎼

Composed between 1796 and 1798, Piano Sonata No. 5 in C minor, Op. 10 No. 1 is the first of three sonatas published as Opus 10, and was dedicated to Countess Anna Margarete von Browne, a generous patron of Beethoven during his early years in Vienna. This sonata represents a crucial step in Beethoven’s early development, as he begins to assert a more individual voice while still reflecting the influence of Haydn and Mozart.

The key of C minor—later emblematic of Beethoven’s most dramatic and stormy works—already conveys a powerful emotional intensity in this piece. This tonal choice would become symbolic in his output, notably in his Symphony No. 5, composed several years later.

Structured in three movements (Allegro molto e con brio, Adagio molto, Finale: Prestissimo), the sonata reveals a remarkable contrast of moods: youthful energy, lyrical introspection, and flashes of Beethoven’s characteristic wit. The work showcases his growing mastery of piano writing and lays the groundwork for the bold innovations that would define his middle and late periods.

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