The Performance Interpretation of Beethoven's Cello Sonata No.3 in A Major Op.69

• Main Authors: TAI TZU-YU, 戴姿玗
• Other Authors: 曾素芝
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2007
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/67892786895764346008

碩士 === 國立臺北教育大學 === 音樂教育學系碩士班 === 95 === The genre of the Cello Sonata is a difficult medium, because the low notes of the cello tend to get covered by the bass of the piano, and balance between the two instruments is always precarious. Ludwig van Beethoven was the first great composer to explore the possibility of cello sonatas, and his works for cello not only occupy a very unique place in history, but also are considered as the most important in the repertoire. When Beethoven first started writing the cello sonatas, his intention was for the piano to be accompanied by the cello, which was the orthodox form of sonatas written at the time. However, as he continued to write, he began to treat the cello as the equal partner as the piano in the Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, and allowed the two instruments to work together as equals. Both Classical and Romantic tendencies co-exist in Beethoven's music. In the case of this Beethoven’s cello sonata, it would be more appropriate to see Classicism and Romanticism as concurrent tendencies rather than consecutive periods. Although his use of the sonata form is quintessential Classical style, Beethoven turned to new ways of expression and new kinds of content. We can find many elements of this trend in this sonata, such as longer melodic lines, richer harmonic progression, thicker texture and more complicated technical requirements, which are refreshing, original, adventurous and significant even in today’s standards. The goal of this paper is to present this masterpiece from historical, technical and interpretive point of view. As a cellist, the author wishes to explore the elements that make this cello sonata unique and share those qualities with the readers. Key Words: Beethoven, Cello Sonata, Sonata No. 3 for Piano and Cello