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Piano Sonata No. 25 in G major, Op. 79

180910 min

This guide follows Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 25 in G major, Op. 79 (1809) in three parts: Presto alla tedesca (sonata form), Andante (ternary form) and Vivace (rondo).

Recording: Daniel Barenboim (piano)

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AnalysisComments
  1. I · Sonata form
  2. II · Ternary form
  3. III · Rondo
I Sonata form0:13–4:54

A fast German dance in G major and 3/4, with eighth notes running almost without a break. The outlines the chord in octaves, and a forceful three-note keeps returning. The sets right-hand double notes against left-hand scales, and a closes the . The takes the to E major and through other keys. Then the starts, and the ends with dissonant acciaccaturas, crushed grace notes with a humorous bite.

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  2. :
IITernary form4:57–7:39
IIIRondo7:41–9:46

Section boundaries in music are not always sharp; a transition may be felt over a pause or a held chord.

At a glance

  1. I. Presto alla tedescaSonata form · 5 min · 206 bars · dotted half note ≈ 81 bpm
  2. II. AndanteTernary form · 3 min · 34 bars · eighth note ≈ 112 bpm
  3. III. VivaceRondo · 2 min · 118 bars · quarter note ≈ 129 bpm
Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Sonata No. 25 in G major, Op. 79, I. Presto alla tedesca: first page of the score
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Questions

How long is Piano Sonata No. 25 in G major, Op. 79?
About 10 min in this recording, in 3 movements: I 5 min, II 3 min and III 2 min.
What form are its movements in?
I: sonata form, II: ternary form and III: rondo.
How fast is it played?
In this recording, measured from the score: I dotted half note ≈ 81 bpm, II eighth note ≈ 112 bpm and III quarter note ≈ 129 bpm.
Is there a score of Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 25 in G major, Op. 79?
Yes, of every movement.

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