Who is a greater virtuoso than this man? Wilhelm Kempff playing Beethoven: Piano Sonata in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No 2, (Moonlight) I. Adagio sostenuto; modified song form, 2/2, C-sharp minor WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: Delicate character of melody, played very softly. Singing quality of the piano. Continuous melody and arpeggios (outlining harmony). Strophic return of melody after middle section. No pause before second movement (Attaca). II. Allegretto; scherzo and trio, 3/4, D-flat major WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: Syncopations in triple meter give asymmetrical feeling. Characteristic rhythmic pattern ( ). Short, repeated sections (except first); overall A-B-A structure. III. Presto agitato; sonata-allegro form, 4/4, C-sharp minor WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: Underlying restless movement, usually in left hand. Dramatic character, with sudden dynamic contrasts, building to huge climax. Two distinct theme groups and key centers.
Posted on: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 17:34:04 +0000
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