Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53, Waldstein
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Piano_Sonata
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| gptkbp:analysis |
Often analyzed in music theory courses
Rich in thematic development |
| gptkbp:characteristics |
Emotional depth
Complex harmonies Dynamic contrasts Lyrical melodies Rhythmic drive |
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Ludwig_van_Beethoven
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Significant in piano repertoire
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| gptkbp:dedication |
gptkb:Count_Ferdinand_Ernst_Gabriel_von_Waldstein
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 25 minutes
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| gptkbp:first_performance |
1805
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| gptkbp:form |
Sonata form
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Early 19th century
Subject to personal expression |
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Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53, Waldstein
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Later composers
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| gptkbp:influences |
Classical music
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
Inspired by classical forms
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| gptkbp:key |
C major
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Considered a masterpiece
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| gptkbp:movement |
gptkb:Allegro_moderato
gptkb:Allegro_con_brio Introduzione: Adagio molto semplice e cantabile |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
Technical demands on the pianist
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| gptkbp:notable_performance |
Featured in piano competitions
Performed at major music festivals Performed in prestigious venues Many renowned pianists Recorded by famous pianists Frequently analyzed in musicology Part of music education curricula Often included in concert repertoires |
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Numerous interpretations available
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| gptkbp:opus_number |
53
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| gptkbp:performance |
Varies among pianists
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| gptkbp:publisher |
Artaria
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| gptkbp:related_works |
Other Beethoven piano sonatas
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| gptkbp:style |
Romantic
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| gptkbp:year_composed |
1804
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Complete_Beethoven_Sonatas
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5
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