Piano Sonata No. 4 (Beethoven)
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Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 4, in E♭ major, Op. 7, sometimes nicknamed the Grand Sonata, is dedicated to his student Babette, the Countess Keglevics.[1][2] This piano sonata was composed in Bratislava, in 1796, in November, during his visit of Keglevich Palace in Bratislava.[citation needed] Beethoven named it Great Sonata, because it was published alone, which was unusual for the time.
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Along with the Hammerklavier Sonata, it is one of the longest piano sonatas of Beethoven.[3][1] A typical performance lasts about 28 minutes.
Structure[edit]
The sonata is in four movements:
- Allegro molto e con brio, 6
8 - Largo, con gran espressione, 3
4 in C major - Allegro, 3
4; "Trio" in E♭ minor - Rondo: Poco allegretto e grazioso, 2
4
References[edit]
- Notes
- ^ a b McCallum 2007, p. 8
- ^ Hewitt 2006, p. 7
- ^ Hewitt 2006, p. 6
- Sources
- Hewitt, Angela (2006). Liner Notes to Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Opp 10/3, 7 & 57 (PDF) (CD). Hyperion Records. CDA67518.
- McCallum, Peter (2007). "Program notes - Gerhard Oppitz performs Beethoven" (PDF). Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
External links[edit]
- Piano Sonata No. 4: Scores at the International Music Score Library Project (IMSLP)
- A lecture by András Schiff on Beethoven's piano sonata op. 7
- For a public domain recording of this sonata visit Musopen
- "Op. 7 - The Beethoven Sonatas". World of Beethoven.com. - Discussion and analysis
- "Piano Sonata No.4, Op. 7: Creation History & Music Criticism". Raptus Association.
- European Archive Copyright free LP recording of the Sonata no.4 op.7 in Eb major by Hugo Steurer, piano at the European Archive (for non-American viewers only).
