Course Summary
Explore the music of Beethoven's piano sonatas through this course, focusing on select pieces from his extensive collection. Learn about the historical context of each sonata, and develop your skills in music analysis and performance.Key Learning Points
- Gain a deeper understanding of Beethoven's piano sonatas and their historical context
- Develop skills in music analysis and performance
- Explore and learn to play select pieces from Beethoven's piano sonatas
- Discover unorthodox and lesser known advice for interpreting Beethoven's music
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a deeper understanding of Beethoven's piano sonatas and their historical context
- Gain skills in music analysis and performance
- Learn to play select pieces from Beethoven's piano sonatas
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of music theory and piano performance
- Access to a piano or keyboard for practice
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Practice exercises
- Peer-reviewed assignments
Similar Courses
- Introduction to Classical Music
- Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas
- Guitar for Beginners
Related Education Paths
- Master of Music in Performance
- Graduate Certificate in Music Theory
- Bachelor of Music in Music Education
Notable People in This Field
- Andras Schiff
- Jan Swafford
Related Books
Description
Welcome to Part 2 of Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas!
Outline
- Welcome to Class!
- Welcome to this next phase of class!
- Syllabus
- Pre-Course Survey
- Op. 2, No. 3
- Getting Under the Hood
- Aiming for the Gallery
- 1st mvt: Muscularity and Humor
- 1st mvt: Athleticism as the Movement's "Glue"
- 1st mvt: Cadenza!
- 2nd mvt: The Music in the Silences
- 2nd mvt: Sonic, Harmonic, and Emotional Variety
- 3rd mvt: "Scherzo" means "Joke"!
- 4th mvt: And Yet Again, The Curlicue
- Key Terms/Concepts: Op. 2 No. 3
- Op. 2 No. 3
- Op. 13, "Pathetique"
- A Groundbreaking, Overexposed Masterwork
- 1st mvt: The Slow Introduction as a Major Addition to Sonata Form
- 1st mvt: An Exposition in Constant Upward Motion
- 1st mvt: The Introduction's Complex, Revolutionary Role
- 1st mvt: Subverting Expectations until the Bitter End
- 2nd mvt: Beethoven at his most Sublimely Lyrical
- 2nd mvt: The Emotional Power of Structural Simplicity
- 3rd mvt: Introducing an Element of Ambiguity
- 3rd mvt: Tying the Movement to the Rest of the Work, Devastatingly
- Key terms/concepts: Op. 13, "Pathetique"
- Op. 13, "Pathetique"
- Op. 53, "Waldstein"
- Rescuing a Masterpiece from Ubiquity
- 1st mvt: Establishing the Character -- Immediately
- 1st mvt: Using the Mediant -- and Changing Musical History
- 1st mvt: Orchestrating on the Piano
- 1st mvt: The Darkest of Beethoven's Developments, Part 1
- 1st mvt: The Darkest of Beethoven's Developments, Part 2
- 1st mvt Recapitulation: Restoring Harmonic Order
- 1st mvt Coda: Hard-Earned Triumph
- 2nd mvt Introduction: Pointing the Way to the Finale, and the Late Period
- 2nd mvt Introduction: Accentuating the Sonata's "Misterioso" Nature
- 2nd mvt. Introduction: Towards a Profound Simplicity
- 2nd mvt: At Last, Harmonic Stability
- 2nd mvt: Leaving the Reverie, and Returning
- 2nd mvt: Going Briefly Off-Script
- 2nd mvt Coda: Taking the Material to its Limit
- Key terms/concepts: Op. 53, "Waldstein"
- Op. 53, "Waldstein"
- Op. 90
- No Rhetoric; No Third Movement
- 1st mvt: Anger and Resignation, Juxtaposed
- 1st mvt: Intensity and Nuance in a Highly Concentrated Form
- 1st mvt: Using Harmonic Ambiguity to Create a Peculiar Power
- 1st mvt: A Devastating Resolution
- 2nd mvt: Rebirth; The Sonata's Movements as Yin and Yang
- 2nd mvt: Repetitiveness as a Virtue
- 2nd mvt: Paving the Road to the Late Period
- Key Terms/Concepts: Op. 90
- Op. 90
- Listening to the Sonatas
- Jonathan Biss' Recordings
- Feedback Please!
- Feedback
Summary of User Reviews
Exploring Beethoven Piano Sonatas 2 is highly recommended by users for its in-depth analysis of Beethoven's piano sonatas. Users praise the course's comprehensive content and engaging presentation.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
in-depth analysis of Beethoven's piano sonatasPros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive content
- Engaging presentation
- Insightful analysis
- Great for both beginners and advanced learners
- Helpful supplemental materials
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course too challenging
- The course may be too focused on Beethoven for some learners
- Not enough practical exercises
- No interaction with the instructor
- Limited discussion forums
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