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Beethoven Sonata Op. 49 No. 2 arranged for sax quartet: SAT& Bari. Duration: 10:15 Score: 28 pages, 242 measures. In two movements. A great recital piece to demonstrate nuances of the sax quartet.
Sonata Op. 49 No. 2
Arranged from Beethovens Piano Sonata No. 20, this is
a simple but interesting work in two movements showing the composers sense of
humor. The first movement "Allegro ma non troppo" and the second movement
"Tempo di Menuetto" are both in the key of G. Both Sonatas 19 and 20 (op. 49,
No. 1 & 2) are named "Easy Sonatas" because they are technically easier
than the usual Beethoven Sonatas. This makes them very popular among students
and teachers alike.
Beethoven
Background
Ludwig van
Beethoven (1770 1827) was certainly a German pianist. Above
all, he was probably one of the greatest composers in history. As a result, he
is a pivotal character in the progress between the Classical and Romantic periods.
He is certainly one of the most famous and hence important of all composers.
Seems like his most familiar and noteworthy works include symphonies 1-9; piano
concertos 1-5; and furthermore, the violin concerto. Also, certainly of extreme
importance are the noteworthy 32 sonatas for the piano; the string quartets
1-16; the Missa solemnis; and likewise, his only opera, Fidelio.
Beethoven Overview
First of all, Beethoven was born and
consequently raised in Bonn. Upon turning 21 he moved to Vienna probably
to study composition with Haydn. Thats when he consequently grew a
reputation as a brilliant pianist. Furthermore, he probably stayed in Vienna
the rest of his life. In his late 20s it seems like his hearing certainly began
to decline. It slowly declined until consequently he was nearly totally deaf
probably by the last decade of his life. As a result, he stopped conducting and
performing. Nevertheless, he continued to compose. As a result, some of his
greatest works probably come from this period.
First Period
Seems like we often divide
Beethovens life into three periods. Period 1 begins with Beethovens arrival
in Vienna. Hence, during this period, he mastered the Viennese style of Haydn
& Mozart. He consequently began increasing the size and scale of his works.
Furthermore, he experimented with extreme dynamics, and likewise extreme tempi.
He worked similarly with chromatic harmony. His First and Second Symphonies
therefore belong to this period. Other important works also belong here: the first
six string quartets and the Sonata Pathétique, Op. 13.
Second Period
His second period probably began as
soon as he realized that he was going deaf. During this period, it seems like
he became obsessed with the idea of heroism. His works consequently become even
larger and more massive. The most noteworthy of these include the symphonies 3
8, piano concertos 5& 6, 5 string quartets, several important piano sonatas
(Waldstein and Appassionata), the Kreutzer violin
sonata, the violin concerto and his only opera: Fidelio.
Third Period
In contrast, Beethoven's third
period is branded above all by works of incredible intellectual depth, formal
innovation, and penetrating expression. It seems like he continued to expand
his works. Consequently, the string quartet Op. 131 spills over into seven
connected movements. Likewise, in the Ninth Symphony he adds choral forces
to his orchestra probably for the first time in history. Even more, other
works from this period include his Missa solemnis, the final 5
string quartets (including the enormous Große Fuge) and the final
five sonatas for piano.
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