Piano Sonata No. 8 in B-flat major
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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
Commonly studied in musicology |
| gptkbp:characteristics |
Emotional depth
Technical challenges Contrasting moods |
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Ludwig_van_Beethoven
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Featured in films and media
Frequently performed in concerts |
| gptkbp:dedication |
gptkb:Prince_Joseph_Franz_Maximilian_Lobkowitz
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| gptkbp:first_performance |
1799
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| gptkbp:first_published |
1799
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| gptkbp:form |
Sonata form
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Composed during Beethoven's early period
Reflects transition from Classical to Romantic |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Piano Sonata No. 8 in B-flat major
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| gptkbp:influence |
Romantic music
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| gptkbp:influence_on |
Later composers
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
Personal struggles of Beethoven
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| gptkbp:key |
B-flat major
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Considered one of Beethoven's most important works
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| gptkbp:medium |
gptkb:piano
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| gptkbp:musical_elements |
gptkb:Counterpoint
Rhythmic complexity Harmonic exploration Melodic development Use of dynamics |
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Sonata_Pathétique
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| gptkbp:notable_performers |
gptkb:Artur_Schnabel
gptkb:Mitsuko_Uchida gptkb:Vladimir_Horowitz gptkb:Daniel_Barenboim gptkb:Alfred_Brendel |
| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
Daniel Barenboim's recording
Mitsuko Uchida's recording Alfred Brendel's recording Vladimir Horowitz's recording Artur Schnabel's recording |
| gptkbp:number_of_movements |
gptkb:3
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| gptkbp:opus_number |
Op. 13
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| gptkbp:performance |
Varied interpretations by pianists
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| gptkbp:published |
1799
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| gptkbp:recordings |
Numerous recordings available
Available in various interpretations |
| gptkbp:second_movement |
gptkb:Grave_–_Allegro
Rondo: Allegro Adagio cantabile |
| gptkbp:signature |
Famous opening theme
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| gptkbp:style |
Classical music
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| gptkbp:year_composed |
1798
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Sergei_Prokofiev
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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