Ludwig van Beethoven
Sonata 21 (Waldstein)
in C Major, Op. 53
Year: 1804
Period: Classical
Piano score: Ruthardt edition 
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Combinations of pieces for easier learning by psipsi8
For the past while, I've been learning Beethoven's Sonata no.3 (op.2. no.3) and just coincidentally, because I had learned - in a so-so manner- the first movement Waldstein sonata in the past, (like 20...
Waldstein Sonata Trills by bwl_13
So I've started the Waldstein finale. It's a beast for sure, but so far hasn't been too bad (I've played until about the second episode and the beginning of the coda). However, the trills in the...
bbc young- TEMPEST or WALDSTEIN by slater0
hey. i was wondering what would be a better choice for me to play in BBC young musician round. waldstein or tempest sonata (beethoven). my current/ past beethoven pieces are sonata op 2 no 2, op 13, op 22, op...
Scarily difficult time memorizing Waldstein first movement by mediocrepianist123
I’m having a surprisingly difficult time memorizing the Waldstein especially compared to pieces of similar technical difficulty I have played before. I usually never have any problems memorizing. I have been...
Waldstein mvt. III - all one movement? by presto-con-fuoco
Hey all, a bit of a technical question - just interested in what people think. In the Henle edition of Waldstein, the Prestissimo at the end of the movement has a sort of tempo heading that is used...
how difficult is the Waldstein? by didi100
How does the Waldstein compare in difficulty to the Appasionata?...
Waldstein by samwitdangol
Hello, Does anybody know what Waldstein means? I can't find an answer on Google. Thank...
I thought I knew Beethoven... by hbofinger
Until I got the Rudolf Buchbinder Sonata recordings. Started off with Waldstein, then Op.111. This guy is unbelievable! Wow! He is easily one of the greatest pianists alive...
How to play fast and light on a piano with heavy keys by beethovenfan01
Hi all, So lately I've been getting into a lot more pieces that are predominantly fast and light (ie, Beethoven's Waldstein Sonata, Rachmaninoff's Prelude Op. 23 No. 7, and...
How do you build up a classical repertoire? by soultrap
So, here is the thing. This is going to be a relatively long post. I have a relatively small classical repertoire, and I would like to expand it. I have bee drilling and perfecting a...
Help in measure 62 of the Waldstein Sonata First Movement!!! by rovis77
Hi everyone, please help me. Measure 62 of the Waldstein Sonata First Movement is gving me a real headache. It is just a simple descending A major Scale but when I take it up to tempo my right hand loses the...
Beethoven Waldstein Sonata 1st Movement vs Moonlight 3rd Movement by rovis77
Hi, Which of these movements is harder and...
Waldstein Sonata vs Beethoven Concertos by rovis77
Hi, I am learning the Waldstein Sonata since 3 weeks and Im just curious about how it compares to Beethoven Concertos in technical difficulty....
Learning Pieces by didi100
I know its different for every student, but this question is for more advanced students. How long does it take to learn a movement from Waldstein or Appassionata with proficiency? Its taking me months to...
Beethoven - Waldstein Pedaling by didi100
I noticed that throughout most of the piece with the exception of the 3rd movement, there is no notation for pedaling. Is it unacceptable to play with pedal? It sounds very staccato without it. I was wondering...
How can I get better at memorizing? by rovis77
Hi I just want to know tips of how can I memorize faster, for some insight I memorized the Beethoven Sonata "Waldstein" first movement which is 17 pages long in three days. How can I get better at...
Waldstein by didi100
I have worked on this piece 1st movement for the past 5 months. Although I am pretty good at playing this and up to full speed, I still make mistakes playing in front of others. How long does it take on average...
Crazy idea by expressman70
Hey all, Lately ive been getting into Beethoven. What if instead of learning a full 3 movement sonata (Waldstein, Les Adieux, Appasionata) I learn the last movement of each? I...
Are you a Beethovenist? by expressman70
Hi, Do you believe that Beethoven and Bach alone are the true indicators of real, pure musicianship? What do Beethoven sonatas give to a forming pianist? With what mindset should I...
Sonata 21 (Waldstein) in C Major - Op. 53 is a piano piece by the classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven who lived between the years 1770 and 1827.
The composition was first published in 1804 and is included in Sonatas by Beethoven.