Course Summary
Explore the world of Beethoven's piano sonatas with this course. Learn about the history and context of the music, as well as practical tips for playing the pieces.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the historical context of Beethoven's piano sonatas
- Discover the musical themes and motifs used in the sonatas
- Get practical tips for playing Beethoven's piano sonatas
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $43,000
- India: ₹3,00,000
- Spain: €22,000
- USA: $43,000
- India: ₹3,00,000
- Spain: €22,000
- USA: $63,000
- India: ₹4,50,000
- Spain: €33,000
- USA: $43,000
- India: ₹3,00,000
- Spain: €22,000
- USA: $63,000
- India: ₹4,50,000
- Spain: €33,000
- USA: $45,000
- India: ₹3,20,000
- Spain: €23,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the historical context of Beethoven's piano sonatas
- Identify the musical themes and motifs used in the sonatas
- Improve your piano playing skills
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Access to a piano or keyboard
- Basic music theory knowledge
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Interactive exercises
Similar Courses
- Exploring Mozart's Piano Sonatas
- Music Theory Fundamentals
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Lang Lang
- Yo-Yo Ma
Related Books
Description
Welcome to Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 5! You’re joining thousands of learners currently enrolled in the course. I'm excited to have you in the class and look forward to your contributions to the learning community.
Outline
- Welcome to Class
- Welcome to Part 5 of Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas!
- Syllabus
- Getting to Know You
- Op. 27, No. 1
- The “Moonlight’s” Unjustly Neglected Sibling
- Bridging the Gap Between Fantasy and Sonata
- 1st Movement: Unusual Form; Unusual Harmonic Stability
- 1st Movement: A Joyous Disturbance of the Peace
- 2nd Movement: A Scherzo of Extreme Economy and Drama
- 2nd and 3rd Movements: A Magical “attacca” Transition
- 3rd Movement: Less a Movement than a Setting of the Stage
- 4th Movement: The Rondo the Sonata Has Been Heading Towards
- 4th Movement: Further Blurring the Lines Between the Movements
- Final Quiz – Op. 27, No. 1 Quiz
- Op. 31, No. 1
- Humor and Harmonic Innovation
- 1st Movement: Playing Poor Coordination for Laughs
- 1st Movement: A Radical Move to the Mediant
- 1st Movement: Obsessing Over his own Joke…
- 1st Movement: …And Milking it for All It’s Worth
- 2nd Movement: An Affectionate Wink at Italian Opera
- 2nd Movement: Embellishment as Parody
- 2nd Movement: From Parody to Profundity
- 3rd Movement: Rondo as Riddle
- 3rd Movement: Inspiring Schubert
- 3rd Movement: A Coda filled with Surprise
- Final Quiz – Op. 31, No. 1 Quiz
- Op. 106: Hammerklavier (Part 1)
- A Work of Astonishing, Unprecedented Scope
- Putting the “Hammer” in “Hammerklavier”
- A Massive Work Unified by Two Motivic Fixations
- 1st Movement: An Exposition that Establishes the Work’s Scope and its Principal Concerns
- 1st Movement: A Fugal Development and a Return that Breaks Every Rule
- 1st Movement: The Work’s B/B flat Conflict, Front and Center
- 1st Movement: A Titanic Coda for a Titanic Movement
- 2nd Movement: A Compact, At Times Riotous Scherzo
- 2nd Movement: The Thirds Fixation, at its Most Concise
- 2nd Movement: A Trio that Moves from Mysterious to Maniacal…
- 2nd Movement: …and a Coda that is Yet More Maniacal
- Final Quiz – Op. 106 Part 1 Quiz
- Op. 106: Hammerklavier (Part 2)
- 3rd Movement: Tragedy on an Unequaled Scale
- 3rd Movement: Setting the Scene with One Measure – and One Third
- 3rd Movement: Giving the Work’s Main Ideas a Tragic Affect
- 3rd Movement: Moments of Consolation amidst Despair
- 3rd Movement: A Short, Loaded Development; A Return that Embellishes and Further Intensifies the Opening
- 3rd Movement: Not Hope, but the End of Hope
- 4th Movement: A Half-Step as a Way Forward
- 4th Movement: Finding the Way to Order by way of Chaos
- 4th Movement: A Labyrinthine Subject for a Dizzyingly Complex Fugue
- 4th Movement: Turning the Subject Stubborn through Augmentation
- 4th Movement: More Madness; Another Prominent Half-Step; The Subject in Retrograde
- 4th Movement: A Brief Oasis of Calm
- 4th Movement: Craggy, Ambiguous and Defiant to the End
- Final Quiz – Op. 106 Part 2 Quiz
- Your Thoughts Welcome
- Stay in Touch with Curtis Institute
Summary of User Reviews
Exploring Beethoven Piano Sonatas 5 is a highly recommended course for piano enthusiasts. With its engaging and informative content, this course provides a great insight into Beethoven's piano sonatas. Many users have praised the instructor's expertise and teaching style, making the course enjoyable and valuable. However, some users have pointed out a few areas for improvement.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The instructor's expertise and teaching style are highly regarded by many users.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging and informative content
- Great insight into Beethoven's piano sonatas
- Highly recommended for piano enthusiasts
- Interactive and practical exercises
- Clear and concise explanations
Cons from User Reviews
- Lack of intermediate and advanced level content
- Limited diversity in the sonatas covered
- Some technical issues with the platform
- No personalized feedback from the instructor
- The course may be too basic for experienced pianists
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