| Description |
1 online resource (xxii, 220 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Studies in musical genesis and structure |
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Studies in musical genesis and structure.
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| Contents |
Editor's Preface; Preface and Acknowledgements; List of the Variations; List of Illustrations; Introduction; Part I: The Process of Composition; I. The Interrupted Genesis of the Variations; II. The Early Sketches (1819); III. The Late Sketches (1822-3); Part II: The Compositional Style; IV. The Late Compositional Style; V. The Importance of Parody; VI. Beethoven's Treatment of the Theme; VII. The Opening Variations; VIII. The Middle Variations; IX. Consolidation and Transfiguration; Part III: Transcriptions of the Sketches; X. Preface; XI. Transcriptions |
| Summary |
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. William Kinderman'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 18 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827. Veränderungen über einen Walzer.
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| SUBJECT |
Veränderungen über einen Walzer (Beethoven, Ludwig van) fast |
| Subject |
MUSIC -- Musical Instruments -- Piano & Keyboard.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780199711741 |
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0199711747 |
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