Sonata Essays

The Sonata number 11 in B-flat major is an interesting one, because it is the last "Grande Sonate" with the four movement "Grande" sonata form. It is also the culminating point with the past sonatas. This is when Beethoven will close the Sonata in four movement form. Of course there will be the Sonata "The Hunt" (op.31 N.3) which has four movements as well but this is in another context. Here I'm referring to the four movements being made of, after the first "Sonata-Allegro", a large slow movement

Not only are the interactions between the characters identical, the notes of Beethoven’s sonata also reflect the notes in Mozart’s. The two pieces begin with a forte C minor chord, establishing the bold and powerful tone of the first character. The notes of the first two measures are meant to jump from one to the next with a strong, downward motion on the piano keys. This kind of motion creates the anger that can be heard in the music. Continuing on, the phrase builds up to an E flat, followed by

around the same dates. It is probable that Beethoven did not drafted the piano sonata in such large dimensions, but re-worked and expanded it later before its publication. It is the largest work of the so-called "first-style" of Beethoven. Also interesting is to note that this form of a large sonata in four movements will reappear in only two more piano sonatas later: the Sonata opus 28 and the "Hammerklavier" Sonata opus 106.

Program Notes: Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano (1984) William Albright This piece was composed in 1984 by William Albright. It has a traditional 4 movement Sonata Form, Starting with an introduction, followed by a slow movement, then a scherzo, ending with a finale. The first movement titled “Two-Part Invention” takes inspiration from Johann Sebastian Bach’s Inventions in which he composes two contrapuntal lines that interact with each other. In the first movement of Albright’s Sonata the piano and

viewed as a transitional figure of composer between the Classical and Romantic eras of musical history. During the Classical era, the forms such as the concerto and sonata were more heavily defined and given more specific rules. Since Classical era, the Symphony was generally divided into four roughly equal sections, making the use of sonata form more effective. The Symphony No.5 in C minor Op.67, known as Beethoven’s fifth Symphony was composed by Ludwig van Beethoven during 1804 to 1808. It is the

Sonata form, a term that all classical musicians encountered, primarily appeared in one movement of the whole sonata, symphony, string quartet, concerto, and chamber music. It has the most significant status in Western Art Music. In other words, it is also known as the sonata-allegro form or first movement form. Typically, it is a three-part section, consisting of exposition, development, and recapitulation. Expositions are often repeated, whereas development and recapitulation sections are repeated

was notorious as the Moonlight Sonata Killer. In the light of the moon, he strikes. By the crack of dawn, he’s gone. Another very important person abided in the magnificent city of New York, and her name was Cin. Both of her parents were detectives who investigated in the Sonata Case. Sadly, they did not solve it, nor live to see the day that he’s been caught. This year was Cin’s first year in college, studying criminal justice. The topic was on the Moonlight Sonata case which a significant amount

Persuasive Speech : “Music Heals” Assalamualaikum and good day, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Nur Shila binti Khairul Hisam and it is really great to see you all here today. Before I start, let’s have a quick question and answer. Do you ever realize that music has its own healing power to human being? I have a quote from Bob Marley who says that, “one good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain”. Therefore, I am standing here to hopefully persuade all of you regarding the benefits

Sonata N.3 in F Minor op.5 With this work, dedicated to the Comtesse Ida von Hohental, Brahms leaves the piano-sonata form to never return to it The second and fourth movements were composed first, in the summer of 1853, the remaining ones during the fall of the same year, he was just 20. It is the only composition Brahms showed to Schumann during its elaboration. Commentators discerned a kind of self-portrait in it and it is very diversified in its integrity. Brahms displays a very well established

audience views and responds to characters and issues. Through viewing and analysing ‘The Shoe Horn Sonata’ by John Misto and ‘Saving Private Ryan’ directed by Steven Spielberg, it is obvious that composers have the ability to impact and influence our views on characters and issues that occur. Shoe Horn Sonata and Saving Private Ryan were set in the same context of World War 2. John Misto’s Shoe Horn Sonata takes place during the war against Japan, the play focus on the lives of two women Bridie and Sheila

Leo Tolstoy, the author of The Kreutzer Sonata, as well as many other short novellas and short stories, is said to be one of the greatest authors to ever live. However, his controversial views on many different subjects have decreased his popularity in recent years, especially amongst younger generations (britannica.com). Tolstoy wrote during the late eighteen hundreds, and he opposed things like private property in land ownership and the institution of marriage. He valued ideals such as chastity

Beethoven Piano Sonata Op.110 in A flat major is, currently, one of the most performed piano sonatas. This masterpiece presents a complex musical structure that defines its uniqueness and romantic characteristics. The purpose of this essay is to analyze and illustrate the musical elements that shaped the development of this particular work. If the performer is able to apply such information, it could significantly affect the performance of this piece. Therefore, an analysis of this piano sonata will foster

The biggest applause I received from performing music was when I stopped playing midway through a sonata and graciously bowed and smiled off stage. I was also four years old and performing at my mother’s recital. As a pianist, my mother taught me the C Major scale before the alphabet. As a four year old performer, stage fright did not exist in my vocabulary and neither did self-consciousness. As we grow older and become more aware, that boldness begins to fade. However, being aware and gaining new

Violin Sonata in A minor BWV 1003 (1720) Greatest German composer of all time, Johann Sebastian was born in a musical family in Eisenach. He received his musical training from his father Johann Ambrosius and relatives. Besides being a highly respected organist, Bach’s compositions were also greatly recognized and became the musical model for other famed composers after his time such as Mozart, Beethoven and Mendelssohn. The Sonata in A minor is one of the works in Bach’s

1796 and published the next year by Artaria in Vienna, the Sonata N.4 in E-flat major opus 7, dedicated to the "Comtesse Babette de Keglevics", was named "Grande Sonate" by Beethoven himself. This is a clue, together with its single opus number and its being published alone, on how high it was esteemed by the composer. It is the second longest Sonata, after the Hammerklavier Opus 106, and lasts for more than half an hour. With this sonata, the entire piano style of Beethoven enters in what may be

Beethoven’ Style in his Piano Sonata Op.110 in A flat Major One of the Beethoven Sonatas from his late period, the Sonata Op. 110 was composed in 1821. Maurice Hinson asserts that the whole sonata presents a uniform tempo within a special treatment of freedom, made manifest due to its structure. This structure is marked by specific musical elements such as a sort of freedom, where Beethoven improvises and at the same time he maintains the main characteristics of a classical sonata. The figure 3 illustrates

It is possible that the D minor Sonata has been drafted before the preceding opus 31.N.1 in G major, probably at the end of the year 1801 and the first months of 1802. It surely reflects more accurately the state of mind of the composer at those difficult times as the Testament of Heiligenstadt, dated 1802, testifies. According to Carl Czerny, the Allegro of the first movement is inspired by the gallop of a horse heard by Beethoven through his window at the end of the summer of 1802. Even though

Chapter 15: 1. What are the dates of the Classical Period? Describe the Classical period of music (5 pts). The dates of the Classical Period are 1750 to 1820. Classical music has excellent quality. It is something of high quality which is what the Latin word “classicus” means. The term classical used by most people refers to unpopular concert or art music. The term Classical (capital C) used by musicians refers to musical style in 1750 to 1820. Instrumental music excelled during this seven year period

Contrast, characterized by melodies motifs and thematic materials, is notable throughout the third and fourth movements of Beethoven’s Cello Sonata Op. 69 No. 3 in A major. This piece was composed when the composer’s hearing loss was intense, and dedicated to Baron Ignaz von Gleichenstein. Beethoven, the first remarkable composer of cello sonatas, experienced three distinct music style periods: the early, middle, and late periods. The middle period, also known as the “heroic period,” begins with

Last Sonata of the series opus 31, this was composed in 1802 and published by Naegeli, Zürich in 1804 with the opus number 33. It is later, when it was published by Cappi in Vienna, 1805, included in the series opus 31. All three of the Sonatas opus 31 are dedicated to the Countess of Browne. After the tumultuous, "Tempest" opus 31 n.2, this Sonata gets back to the spirit of the second number of the same opus and even to the joyful amiability of the "Pastorale". Some commentators even thought about