Beethoven's Diabelli Variations |
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| Author:
| Kinderman, William |
| Series title: | Studies in Musical Genesis, Structure, and Interpretation Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-534236-9 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2008 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $49.99 |
Book Description:
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Kinderman's study of the compositional history of Beethoven's Diabelli Variations includes the first extended investigation and reconstruction of the sketches and drafts, and reveals, contrary to earlier views of its chronology, that it was actually begun in 1819, then put aside, and completed in 1822-3. Kinderman also provides an analytical discussion of the complete work, and he demonstrates how insights derived from a close study of the sketches canilluminate Beethoven's...
More DescriptionKinderman's study of the compositional history of Beethoven's Diabelli Variations includes the first extended investigation and reconstruction of the sketches and drafts, and reveals, contrary to earlier views of its chronology, that it was actually begun in 1819, then put aside, and completed in 1822-3. Kinderman also provides an analytical discussion of the complete work, and he demonstrates how insights derived from a close study of the sketches canilluminate Beethoven's compositional ideas and attitudes and contribute substantially to a better understanding of this massive and complex set of variations.