Beethoven's Diabelli variations / William Kinderman.
| Author/creator | Kinderman, William |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Oxford [Oxfordshire] : Clarendon Press ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1987. |
| Description | xx, 220 pages : illustrations, music ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Studies in musical genesis and structure Studies in musical genesis and structure. ^A181095 |
| Contents | Part I. The process of composition. The interrupted genesis of the Variations -- The early sketches (1819). Paris 58B (vars. 3-7, 30) ; The 1819 draft (autograph, Paris 77A, Landsberg 10, Montauban) ; The first variation drafts (vars. 3, 4) ; The early Wittgenstein sketches (vars. 7, 12, 18, 19, 21) ; The relation of sketches and draft ; Aspects of Beethoven's compositional process (vars. 1, 15, 16, 19-22, 28) ; Plans for the closing variations (vars. 26, 27, 30, 32) -- The late sketches (1822-3). Introduction ; Artaria 201 (vars. 3, 10) ; Paris 96 (vars. 32, 33) ; The autograph leaf (vars. 2, 23) ; Paris 57 (vars. 18, 29) ; The Engelmann sketchbook (vars. 32, 33) ; The autograph (vars. 29, 31) -- Part II. The compositional style. The late compositional style -- The importance of parody -- Beethoven's treatment of the theme -- The opening variations -- The middle variations -- Consolidation and transfiguration -- Part III. Transcriptions of the sketches. Preface -- Transcriptions. |
| Abstract | The Thirty-three Variations on a Waltz by Diabelli, Op. 120, represent Beethoven's most extraordinary achievement in the art of variation-writing. In their originality and power of invention, they stand beside other late Beethoven masterpieces such as the Ninth Symphony, the Missa Solemnis, and the last quartets. The author's study of the compositional history of the work includes the first extended investigation and reconstruction of the sketches and drafts, and reveals, contrary to earlier views of its chronology, that it was actually begun in 1819, then put aside, and completed in 1822-3. He also provides an analytical discussion of the complete work, and he demonstrates how insights derived from a close study of the sketches can illuminate Beethoven's compositional ideas and attitudes and contribute substantially to a better understanding of this massive and complex set of variations. The book includes complete transcriptions of the two central documents in the genesis of the Diabelli variations--the reconstructed Wittgenstein Sketchbook and the Paris--Landsberg--Montauban Draft. |
| Local note | Joyner-JOYNER MUSIC LIBRARY BOOK ACCOMPANIED BY COMPACT DISC. SEARCH BY TITLE: 33 variations on a waltz by Diabelli, OR BY CALL NUMBER: Music CD-2918. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-218) and index. |
| LCCN | 86008590 |
| ISBN | 0193153238 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.B42 K56 1987 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |