Beethoven 1806
Between early 1806 and early 1807, Ludwig van Beethoven completed a remarkable series of instrumental works. But critics have struggled to reconcile the music of this banner year with Beethoven's "heroic style," the paradigm through which his middle-period works have typically been understood. Drawing on theories of mediation and a wealth of primary sources, Beethoven 1806 explores the specific contexts in which the music of this year was conceived, composed, and heard. As author Mark Ferraguto argues, understanding this music depends on appreciating the relationships that it both creates and reflects. Not only did Beethoven depend on patrons, performers, publishers, critics, and audiences to earn a living, but he also tailored his compositions to suit particular sensibilities, proclivities, and technologies.
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Beethoven 1806
Between early 1806 and early 1807, Ludwig van Beethoven completed a remarkable series of instrumental works. But critics have struggled to reconcile the music of this banner year with Beethoven's "heroic style," the paradigm through which his middle-period works have typically been understood. Drawing on theories of mediation and a wealth of primary sources, Beethoven 1806 explores the specific contexts in which the music of this year was conceived, composed, and heard. As author Mark Ferraguto argues, understanding this music depends on appreciating the relationships that it both creates and reflects. Not only did Beethoven depend on patrons, performers, publishers, critics, and audiences to earn a living, but he also tailored his compositions to suit particular sensibilities, proclivities, and technologies.
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Beethoven 1806

Beethoven 1806

by Mark Ferraguto
Beethoven 1806

Beethoven 1806

by Mark Ferraguto

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Overview

Between early 1806 and early 1807, Ludwig van Beethoven completed a remarkable series of instrumental works. But critics have struggled to reconcile the music of this banner year with Beethoven's "heroic style," the paradigm through which his middle-period works have typically been understood. Drawing on theories of mediation and a wealth of primary sources, Beethoven 1806 explores the specific contexts in which the music of this year was conceived, composed, and heard. As author Mark Ferraguto argues, understanding this music depends on appreciating the relationships that it both creates and reflects. Not only did Beethoven depend on patrons, performers, publishers, critics, and audiences to earn a living, but he also tailored his compositions to suit particular sensibilities, proclivities, and technologies.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780190947187
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 09/24/2019
Series: AMS Studies in Music
Pages: 272
Product dimensions: 9.30(w) x 6.30(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Mark Ferraguto teaches undergraduate and graduate music history at the Pennsylvania State University. His research areas include the music and culture of 18th- and early 19th-century Europe, historical performance practices, and music and politics.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Music Examples
List of Appendices


Introduction

1 After Leonore

2 Music for a Virtuoso: Opuses 58 and 61

3 Music for a Diplomat: Opus 59

4 Music for a Culture Hero: Opus 60

5 Music for a French Piano: WoO 80

6 Music for a Playwright: Opus 62

Conclusion: "Everyday" Beethoven

Selected Bibliography
Index
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