Performance practices in Beethoven's piano sonatas : an introduction / William S. Newman.

Author/creator Newman, William S.
Format Book
EditionFirst edition.
Publication InfoNew York : W. W. Norton, [1971]
Description100 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents Part one. The nature of the problem and the sources. Introducing the problem. Chart of the thirty-two sonatas -- Autographs and editions of the sonatas -- Comments by and about Beethoven -- Beethoven's own teaching and playing -- Beethoven's pianos versus his piano ideals -- Some obstacles facing the researcher -- Part two. Eight sample probings. Tempo and tempo changes ; Programmatic content ; The sound itself ; Articulation, phrasing, and accenting ; Ornamentation ; Dynamics and expression ; Keyboard techniques ; Changes in the form ; Some conclusions on changing concepts in Beethoven performance practices.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 96-98) and index.
LCCN 70139383

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Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML410.B42 N44 1971 ✔ Available Place Hold