Performance practices in Beethoven's piano sonatas : an introduction / William S. Newman.
| Author/creator | Newman, William S. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | New York : W. W. Norton, [1971] |
| Description | 100 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 96-98) and index. |
| LCCN | 70139383 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML410.B42 N44 1971 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |