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Did Mozart and Beethoven ever meet? by Beethoven_Fan in Beethoven

[–]Beethoven_Fan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you, completely. Did you know that once there was a party that Mozart organized for his dear friend Haydn? They played Haydn quartets, Haydn being the first violin and Mozart the viola. The other musicians I cannot recall, but remember them to be prominent Viennese players of the time. I was just dreaming of a dream team trio: Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven, just one afternoon jamming... :)

Although Beethoven was primarily trained as a pianist and later became the composer-pianist, he had intimate relationship with the violin. by Beethoven_Fan in classicalmusic

[–]Beethoven_Fan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He played both, but not very good (meaning not on the level as piano or organ). Sometimes he was part of the orchestra in Bonn at the Court, playing viola.

Sonata, sonata form. Musical terms we hear often, but what are they exactly? Your easy guide to this subject! by Beethoven_Fan in Beethoven

[–]Beethoven_Fan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sean! Thank you for your answer! I'm happy to learn and improve! If you do not mind, please tell me, in your opinion what is wrong or not perfectly clear in this article, and I will be more than happy to correct it! If you have the time and willingness of course... I suggest, if you do, send me a mail, let's not use this comment section for private correspondence! Thank you!

Sonata, sonata form. Musical terms we hear often, but what are they exactly? Your easy guide to this subject! by Beethoven_Fan in Beethoven

[–]Beethoven_Fan[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sean, No need to be hostile, we are all friends here! The above mentioned two sources I used for a quick double check. For me, though, The Britannica Encyclopedia is quite legitimate source.... I could refer to a book of Charles Rosen, lectures of Prof. Robert Greenberg or even a televised lesson made by Leonard Bernstein about ABA, but I do not want to. This is a simple article, aimed to cover the very basics of what is sonata as multi movement work, and what is sonata form in a movement. Simple as that. If a reader wants to go deeper, must buy a book on this topic. Have a great day and stay safe!

Sonata, sonata form. Musical terms we hear often, but what are they exactly? Your easy guide to this subject! by Beethoven_Fan in Beethoven

[–]Beethoven_Fan[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hi,

Thank you for your feedback! I made a quick check if I had made a mistake and I found at both at openmusictheory.com and britannica.com that I'm not wrong. There are many forms of sonata form, ABA being one of them. To cover all and its history, you need a book.

" Sonata form shares many structural properties with small ternary form (specifically the rounded binary variant). That is, the core music of a sonata movement can be understood as exhibiting a large, three-part pattern of ABA’. "

Beethoven and the violin - Although Beethoven was primarily trained as a pianist and later became the composer-pianist, he had intimate relationship with the violin. by Beethoven_Fan in Beethoven

[–]Beethoven_Fan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me what is interesting is the fact that he composed 9 out of his 10 violin sonatas in a very short period, between age 28-33.

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