Practical performance considerations for the Andante con moto of Beethoven's Piano Concerto in G Major, Op. 58

The purpose of this monograph is to provide a thorough analysis of the Andante con moto of Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto, focusing on a variety of interpretative options for the performer. The sources of interpretive options will include conventional formal and harmonic analysis, consultation of existing scholarly research on the subject, historical performance practices, and possible musical implications of the application of the Orpheus program as proposed by Owen Jander. The formal and theoretical analysis refers to significant scholarly works and includes a variety of interpretive options, detailing possibilities for phrasing, formal musical structure, and the overall function and purpose of the movement within the context of the concerto. The discussion of historical performance factors includes period instruments, historical performance venues, and the application of the Orpheus program to the movement. The conclusion of this endeavor produces a thorough analysis of the Andante con moto of Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto that raises and discusses issues that should be considered by performers of this staple of the piano repertoire. A recommended interpretation of the movement is presented for consideration.

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Music

Grantor

Music

Year dc:date.available

2013

Author dc:creator

• Kim, Young Eun

• Performance
• Andante con moto
• Op. 58
• Beethoven's Piano Concerto in G Major

Statement dc:rights

• unrestricted
• Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.

Identifier

etd-04152013-112915
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/1348

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:repository.lsu.edu:gradschool_dissertations-2347