Beethoven: The 'Moonlight' and other Sonatas, Op. 27 and Op. 31

ISBN-13: 9780521591362 / Angielski / Twarda / 1999 / 160 str.

Timothy Jones (University of Exeter)

Opis

Even in Beethoven's day everyone was talking about the "Moonlight" Sonata. This is a comprehensive introduction to Beethoven's most popular piano sonata, together with the four other sonatas in Op. 27 and Op. 31. Aimed at pianists, students and music lovers, it gives an account of the sonatas' historical background, their changing performance styles, and offers an accessible critical introduction to the music.

Spis treści

Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Keyboard culture; 2. Beethoven in 1800–2; 3. Composition and reception; 4. 'Quasi una fantasia?'; 5. The design of the Op. 27 sonatas; 6. The design of the Op. 31 sonatas; Notes; Select bibliography; Index.