Slow version of Für Elise • Werner Elmker, piano [HQ]
Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield Iowa • August, 2019:
Werner Elmker performed a slow version of Für Elise by Ludwig van Beethoven.
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Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor for solo piano, commonly known as "Für Elise" is one of Ludwig van Beethoven's most popular compositions. In general, Beethoven's strength was not so much in composing memorable melodies, but more in creating grand musical forms and concepts. However, this simple melody has endeared listeners all over the world and has become one of the most popular classical tunes ever. It was not published during his lifetime, only being discovered forty years after his death, and may be termed either a Bagatelle or an Albumblatt.
In performance of classical as well as original music, Danish concert pianist and composer Werner Elmker emphasizes the importance of improvisation as the main source of all great music. Improvised music is 'fresh' music created in the moment, and often gives a stronger experience than music notated on paper. Most of the great composers used improvisation during recitals and composing. Like the classical masters, Dr. Elmker improvises in his own tonal language which finds its origin in previous styles of classical music. He utilizes free improvisation, improvisation on original melodies, classical themes, folksongs, and film music. Through performances, CDs, radio programs and education, he seeks to reinvigorate the lost art of classical improvisation.
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