Beethoven's Piano Sonatas, Op. 109
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| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:piano
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| gptkbp:analysis |
Often analyzed in music theory courses
Complex harmonic structure |
| gptkbp:character |
Introspective and lyrical
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| gptkbp:composed_by |
Published by various music publishers
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| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Ludwig_van_Beethoven
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced later composers
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| gptkbp:dedication |
gptkb:Baroness_Wilhelmine_von_Thayer
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| gptkbp:depth |
Wide emotional range
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 20 minutes
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| gptkbp:form |
Sonata form
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| gptkbp:has_reception |
Highly regarded by musicians and critics
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Late period of Beethoven's life
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| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
Subject to various interpretations
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Represents Beethoven's late style
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Beethoven's Piano Sonatas, Op. 109
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Fugue
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| gptkbp:influences |
Romantic music
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
Inspired many pianists
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| gptkbp:instruments |
gptkb:piano
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| gptkbp:key |
E major
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Part of the standard piano repertoire
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| gptkbp:motif |
Recurring melodic motifs
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| gptkbp:musical_elements |
Complex rhythms
Dramatic contrasts Use of counterpoint Use of silence Innovative use of form Rich harmonic language Thematic development Contrasting themes Varied textures Expressive dynamics Lyrical passages |
| gptkbp:notable_performers |
gptkb:Artur_Schnabel
gptkb:Mitsuko_Uchida gptkb:Daniel_Barenboim gptkb:Alfred_Brendel gptkb:András_Schiff |
| gptkbp:number_of_movements |
gptkb:3
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| gptkbp:opus_number |
109
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| gptkbp:performance |
Varied interpretations
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| gptkbp:premiere |
1821 in Vienna
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| gptkbp:published |
1832
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| gptkbp:recordings |
Numerous recordings available
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| gptkbp:related_works |
Other piano sonatas by Beethoven
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| gptkbp:second_movement |
Adagio espressivo
Vivace, ma non troppo Fuga: Allegro, ma non troppo |
| gptkbp:style |
Classical music
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| gptkbp:technique |
Requires advanced piano technique
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| gptkbp:themes |
Exploration of spirituality
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| gptkbp:year_composed |
1821
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Artur_Schnabel
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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