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Glenn Gould - Beethoven, Sonata No 31 Op. 110 - III (2/2)

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Fuga. Allegro ma non troppo. l'Istesso tempo di Arioso.l'istesso tempo della Fuga

La sonata per pianoforte n. 31 fu composta parallelamente alla successiva Op. 111 e costituisce la penultima dell'intero ciclo di Sonate per pianoforte scritto da Beethoven nel corso della sua vita.

L'Op. 110 non reca alcuna dedica, cosa abbastanza particolare viste le proporzioni del lavoro e per il fatto che, in una lettera del 1° maggio 1822 inviata all'editore Schlesinger, si legge:


Quanto alla seconda Sonata in La bemolle, ho stabilito di dedicarla a qualcuno e presto le farò avere i particolari in proposito.[1]


Ma in tutte le edizioni che furono stampate (Schlesinger, Parigi-Berlino; Steiner, Artaria, Mechetti e Cappi, Vienna; Boosey, Chappel e Clementi, Londra) non compare la dedica. Per tali motivi e per l'intenso carattere "personale" che caratterizza la sonata, alcuni sostengono che Beethoven volle implicitamente dedicarla a sé stesso.[2]

Sempre in una lettera, inviata questa volta a Franz Brentano il 12 novembre 1821, si lamentava del tempo che gli sottraevano questa e le compagne Op. 109-Op.111, arrivando a definirle addirittura dei "lavori da pagnotta" (Brotarbaiten). La loro composizione si sovrappose a quella della Messa Solenne Op. 123, alla quale dedicò anima e corpo.

Nelle intenzioni dell'autore il terzo movimento doveva avere una semplice struttura tripartita, composto dalla fuga, successivamente dall'Arioso dolente, infine, dalla ripresa della prima. In seguito però decise di anteporre l'Arioso e, quindi, un breve recitativo iniziale. Secondo le indicazioni di Alfred Brendel la struttura finale può essere suddivisa in 6 parti:[3] * Recitativo * Arioso dolente * Prima Fuga * Arioso dolente * Inversione della Fuga * Conclusione

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  • What we are privileged to see here is Glenn Gould in harmony, in love, and completely in unity with the music. Glenn Gould, maestro magnificent!

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  • When Glenn is playing the late Beethoven , it becomes very obvious that the poor man is pathetically frustrated . He didn't touch a women during his entire life , and you can hear it .

  • awesome!!!

  • @plvsbpb

    Very well said. yet you can not change the hearts and minds of 'the human beast'

    as Zola labeled us all.

    I mean I had some very good teachers, and they all hated him. why? as he ( though no longer with us ) just is an Iron Horse -- just brilliant.

    I am jealous as well , but because he was a once in a lifettime show piece.

  • @northicekate

    Yes I wish he was still with us. fu@@@@@@@ ing a.

    He was the man and anyone who doesn't like him does so out of spite.

    I mean where is there or should there be any malice.

    The guy was just --- no words

    thanks for your comment, when I can't sleep I just browse this channel and for stupid remarks.

    Nothing stupid. If you don't like this guy, you don't like music.

  • f***ing awsome. People hate in out of spite. They are jealous in the bad way. Jealous in a good way is realizing you will never be as good, but learn what you can and try your best.

    I

  • All his bones and face shall say (according to Psalms 35:10...

  • His interpretation of Beethoven's last 3 piano sonatas originally on Columbia record is extremely personal and poetic, a unique performance I have come to respect and enjoy over the years. It was available on cd form not too long ago.

  • i just cannot figure out what kind of people dislike this piece...

  • He's not playing the piano, he's conducting it. It amazes me how different players really shine on different sonatas. I don't like a lot of what Gould did to other Beethoven works - e.g. Hammerklavier - but you can't say he didn't understand Beethoven after watching this.

  • Gould, your listening is from a higher power. You'll never cease to amaze me.

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