Research and Discussion of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata, No.23, Op.57 “Appassioanta”

• Main Authors: TSENG,HSIAO-FANG, 曾小芳
• Other Authors: TSAI,KUEI-YI
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2016
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/48374191909354448434

碩士 === 國立臺灣藝術大學 === 音樂學系 === 104 === Ludwig Van Beethoven’s (1770-1827) thirty-two sonatas hold a monumental place in Western music history. The sonatas can be divided into three time periods: early, middle, and late. Op. 57 Appassionata is from the middle period, written at the same time as Op. 31-2, Tempest , Op. 53, Waldstein, and Op. 81-a, Les adieul. This thesis presents an analysis of Op. 57, as well as the researcher’s suggestions for Interpretation. Chapter one presents an introduction, including research motivation, methodology, and an overview of the sources used. Chapter two surveys the history of keyboard instruments and the stylistic characteristics of Beethoven’s piano sonatas. Chapter three analyses each movement and discusses possibilities for interpretation. Chapter four analyses various performers interpretation approaches, and, according to the research presented in chapters one through three, suggests the most suitable approach. Chapter five presents the researchers conclusions.