Beethoven and the sonata form /

Form was a continuing concern for Beethoven-the structure and inner logic of music, the ways themes are built and developed and which elements are juxtaposed and particularly the creation of unity from opposing ideas and themes. That is why the sonata form suited him so well, because it is based on...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Granada Television International, Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Other Authors:	Nupen, Christopher, Barenboim, Daniel, 1942-, Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English
Published:	Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities, [2003]
Series:	Barenboim on Beethoven (DVD videodiscs)
Subjects:	Beethoven, Ludwig van, > 1770-1827. Sonata. Music > 18th century > History and criticism. Music > 19th century > History and criticism. Documentary films.

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Summary:	Form was a continuing concern for Beethoven-the structure and inner logic of music, the ways themes are built and developed and which elements are juxtaposed and particularly the creation of unity from opposing ideas and themes. That is why the sonata form suited him so well, because it is based on this kind of contrast. Barenboim uses the first movement of the Waldstein Sonata as a case to illustrate this point.
Item Description:	Videodisc release of the 1987 production. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	1 DVD-video (26 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	DVD.
Production Credits:	Photography, David Findlay ; editor, Peter Heelas.