Beethoven, Ludwig van : Sonate für Klavier Nr.28 A-Dur Op.101
Work Overview
Composition Year：1816
Publication Year：1817
First Publisher：Steiner
Dedicated to：Dorothea von Ertmann
Instrumentation：Piano Solo
Genre：sonata
Total Playing Time：19 min 00 sec
Copyright：Public Domain
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Author : Okada, Akihiro
Last Updated: November 1, 2008
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Author : Okada, Akihiro
This Sonata No. 28 incorporates a fugue and possesses content that sets it apart from previous piano sonatas, which had a strong fantastical tendency. It was composed from around May to November 1816 and published in February of the following year.
First Movement: Allegretto ma non troppo, A major, 6/8 time, Sonata form
A slow movement with a graceful and noble atmosphere. It begins with the dominant chord of A major, but leisurely wanders without quickly reaching the tonic, thereby intensifying its fantastical impression. The dreamlike melody flows naturally throughout, yet the overall structure is masterfully and elegantly organized.
Second Movement: Vivace alla Marcia, F major, 4/4 time, Ternary form
A powerful movement characterized by a bouncy, march-like rhythm, yet it also possesses delicate aspects. It has elements of both a scherzo and a fantasy, resulting in a unique musical character.
In the middle section, a calm and legato canon emerges, creating a contrast with the main section.
Third Movement: Introduction – Adagio ma non troppo con affetto, A minor, 2/4 time; Main Section – Allegro, A major, 2/4 time, Sonata form
First, the introduction begins with a melancholic and lonely melody played with deep emotion. This deeply expressive, narrative-like melody eventually transforms into a reminiscence of the first theme of the first movement, connected by a trill, leading to the majestic entrance of the main section in A major.
The main section progresses powerfully and resolutely, utilizing octaves and chords. In the development section, it becomes a four-voice fugue based on the first theme, building to a tremendous climax before entering the stretto. Contrapuntal writing is also employed in the coda, and the piece concludes with brilliant chords.
Movements (3)
1.Satz Allegretto, ma non troppo
Total Performance Time: 4 min 00 sec
3.Satz Adagio, ma non troppo, con affetto - Allegro
Total Performance Time: 10 min 00 sec
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Recording Date: 1998/10/1
Recording Location: 大阪音楽大学（スタジオ録音） ピアノ：ヤマハCFIII
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