Talk:Immortal Beloved (1994 film)

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Tempo of "Moonlight Sonata"[edit]

When I heard the first movement of the piano sonata, Op. 27 No. 2 I thought it was being played far too fast. Later I bought the DVD and played director Bernard Rose's commentary. He said that it was much faster than usual but that it was originally written that way and has gradually been played slower and slower over time. Does anyone know if there's anything to this? Having listened to this recording a number of times I still find it a little hurried, but now it seems like most versions are agonizingly slow.—The preceding unsigned comment was added by Beetfarm Louie (talk • contribs) .

I see where you are coming from, that was the one part of the movie that stood out the most to me. It was the fastest I have heard it played. But after study it is still considered Adagio (Slow). So with that being said it probably has slowed down over time to the Largo speed (very slow). The sonata has been played by many different people but 9/10 times it is played slower than what was heard in the movie. In my opinion the best version is Alfred Brendel he is somewhat in the middle between the Largo and Adagio. I play the sonata alot and I usually play it slowly. I hope this ansered your question.--Arjun 03:25, 7 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]