History and Beethoven’s Piano
History. -He borns in the 16 of December, 1770 in Bonn, Germany. -He died the 26 of March, 1827. -Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. -A crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras, he remains one of the most famous and influential of all composers. -His best known compositions include 9 symphonies, 5 concertos for piano, 32 piano sonatas, and 16 string quartets. He also composed other chamber music, choral works, and songs.
Evolution
Beethoven as pianist, can be considered a self-taught virtuosity, if overlooked his childhood education in Bonn. His pupil Carl Czerny said:”His attitude when he played was masterful in its serenity, noble and beautiful, without the slightest grimace” He attached great importance, in their teaching, the correct finger position, according to the school of Philip Emanuel Bach (son of the great Joahn Sebastian), who used to teach me. With respect to phrasing, Czerny said that Beethoven was very desirous that his disciples to acquire a perfect legato, legato being your own, as you might imagine, wonderful.
Carl Czerny,
Beethoven’s pupil
-Beethoven Symphonies - Each of the nine Beethoven symphonies analyzed.
-The piano sonatas - Analysis of the sonata form and the most important Beethoven Piano Sonatas.
-Trios - General discussion regarding Beethoven's trios for various instruments and ensembles.
-Sonatas for Cello and Piano - Discussion about Beethoven's five cello and piano sonatas.
-Sonatas for Violin and Piano - Overview of Beethoven's ten sonatas for violin and piano.
-String Quartets - Brief analysis of Beethoven's seventeen string quartets.
-The Opera "Fidelio" - The background, subject and influences of Beethoven's only opera.
-The Concertos - Beethoven's five piano concertos, his violin concerto and triple concerto analyzed.
-The Overtures - Brief overview of some of the most important Beethoven overtures.
-The Chamber Music - Brief introduction to Beethoven's chamber music creations.
See it on Youtube:
http://youtu.be/zYl6iI4l9gA - Concerto 5
http://youtu.be/SFfUcQQbwsE - Concerto 1
http://youtu.be/p0S-pQftbRc - Concerto para Elisa
http://youtu.be/qctSDdNmEUY - Piano Sonata
