By
Ludwig van Beethoven
Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 17 in D Minor, Op. 31, No. 2, commonly known as "The Tempest," is a work of dramatic contrasts and emotional depth. The sonata unfolds in three movements: Largo - Allegro, Adagio, and Allegretto, with a narrative that progresses from stormy intensity to serene contemplation and then to a whimsical finale. A pianist tackling this sonata must navigate the passionate, sometimes tumultuous first movement, the profound lyricism of the second, and the playful yet enigmatic final movement, all while conveying the innovative spirit and emotional power of Beethoven's middle period.
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by:
Norman Krieger
Join Norman Krieger, Chair of the Piano Department at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, as he prepares you for a journey through the stormy waters of Beethoven's iconic "Tempest" Sonata in D minor, Op. 31 No.2 – that "angel surrounded by demons."
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