University of Michigan
The Piano Sonata: Beethoven and the Romantics
University of Michigan

The Piano Sonata: Beethoven and the Romantics

This course is part of Exploring Piano Literature: The Piano Sonata Specialization

Taught in English

Matthew Bengtson

Instructor: Matthew Bengtson

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Intermediate level
Some related experience required
12 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn

  • Learn how the piano sonata was taken to new heights by Beethoven.

  • Explore the "War of the Romantics."

  • Understand the differences between Viennese and English/French traditions of piano music.

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8 quizzes

Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
12 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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There are 4 modules in this course

In the first week, you'll be introduced to the course structure and to the fundamentals surrounding sonata form and the history of the genre.

What's included

5 videos3 readings1 quiz1 discussion prompt

This week focuses solely on Ludwig van Beethoven. We will discuss matters of sonata theory, the developing piano, and the way that the piano sonata genre was transformed through his innovations. We will consider his sonata repertoire across three major periods.

What's included

10 videos5 readings3 quizzes2 discussion prompts

This week focuses on Romantic composers following Beethoven. First we consider the German tradition - Schubert, Mendelssohn, Schumann, and Brahms - and then the great pianist-virtuosi Chopin and Liszt. Throughout the week we will consider both traditional and innovative approaches to constructing Romantic piano sonatas.

What's included

9 videos5 readings3 quizzes2 discussion prompts

For more advanced learners, an Honors Formal Analysis is available in this final week (not required for completion of the course).

What's included

4 readings1 quiz1 discussion prompt

Instructor

Matthew Bengtson
University of Michigan
3 Courses2,810 learners

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