Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-flat major, Op. 106, Hammerklavier

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Piano_Sonata
gptkbp:analysis frequently analyzed in musicology
gptkbp:challenges requires advanced piano technique
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Ludwig_van_Beethoven
gptkbp:cultural_impact performed in major concert halls
gptkbp:dedication gptkb:Countess_Anna_Margarete_von_Erdödy
gptkbp:duration approximately 40 minutes
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Vienna
gptkbp:form sonata form
gptkbp:historical_context composed during Beethoven's late period
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-flat major, Op. 106, Hammerklavier
gptkbp:influence influenced later composers
gptkbp:inspiration inspired by earlier sonatas
gptkbp:key B-flat major
gptkbp:legacy considered a cornerstone of piano repertoire
gptkbp:movement gptkb:Scherzo:_Assai_vivace
gptkb:Allegro
gptkb:4
Adagio sostenuto
Introduzione: Largo – Allegro
gptkbp:music_style thematic development
use of motifs
lyrical themes
expressive depth
dramatic contrasts
emotional range
dramatic narrative
complex counterpoint
rich harmonic language
innovative structure
contrapuntal writing
technical virtuosity
stylistic innovation
exploration of form
use of pedal techniques
extensive use of dynamics
gptkbp:notable_performance pianists
performed at prestigious competitions
gptkbp:notable_recordings gptkb:Artur_Schnabel
gptkb:Mitsuko_Uchida
gptkb:Daniel_Barenboim
gptkb:András_Schiff
gptkb:Wilhelm_Kempff
gptkbp:opus_number gptkb:Op._106
gptkbp:premiere_date 1818
gptkbp:recorded_by many renowned pianists
gptkbp:significance one of Beethoven's most technically demanding works
gptkbp:style Classical
gptkbp:year_composed 1817
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Complete_Beethoven_Sonatas
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5