I've already played his 20th Sonata (Opus 49 No. 2). Everyone has told me to play his opus 49 sonatas, so I'm rephrasing my question and saying....What are some Beethoven sonatas I can play that aren't extremely difficult but are still challenging, excluding opus 49? I just think they're a little too easy.
2007-08-14 14:07:54 · 8 answers · asked by pianotime 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Classical
Op. 49 is a sonata of moderate difficulty. Something that I definitely know of that fits in that Op. 49 difficulty range is Op. 2 No. 1.
A definite recommendation would be Sonata Op. 10 No. 1 or No. 2. They're more difficult than the Op. 49's, but not by a whole lot. Another great choice would be Op. 32 No. 2 (The Tempest).
If you want a stretch, try Beethoven's well-known "Pathetique" sonata, Op. 13. I know that the 2nd and 3rd movements aren't particularly arduous, so you could start with those before undertaking the first movement.
A personal favorite of mine is Beethoven's Sonata Op. 109, especially the 1st movement. It will take some work, but it is a personal Beethoven favorite of mine.
2007-08-15 08:13:52 · answer #1 · answered by smashbros12 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Beethoven Sonatas aside from Opus 49, are a challenging group of works.
There are good suggestions here -- the f minor opus 2 #1 is fun and not overly difficult, except for the final mvt which requires stamina and control.
I have always liked Opus 78 in F# (Sonata #24). Last mvt is tough though. The opus 14 #1 sonata, in E major is not too difficult, but is difficult to make musical. It's companion in G is more difficult, but a favorite of mine. The theme and variations of the second mvt are just perfect. And again, that last movement. But you need to stretch, as CubCur would say, and these would be good candidates.
2007-08-14 16:06:14 · answer #2 · answered by glinzek 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'd go for the first one in F Major (I think it's Opus 8). It's tough but not as tough as most of the other sonatas.
2007-08-14 17:14:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If I'm interpreting your question correctly, it would of necessity mean that some of your above responders didn't. You play the violin, but you don't play the piano - correct? You have committed the entire piece - all three movements - to memory; and you want to know if it's possible for you to play it on the piano, even though you don't know how to play the piano. Why are you asking us, and have not already experimented - tried to play it on the piano? My advice is that if you're really serious, your best option is to connect with a reputable piano teacher, and get their view on the matter. Without doing so, you might barely be able to get thru the 1st movement: but if you're smart, you want even attempt the 2nd and 3rd. Good luck, Alberich
2016-05-18 00:07:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The G Major and G minor short sonatas are easy. Everything else is quite difficult. However, if I had to go for one, I;d possibly chose C minor op 10, or Moonlight, but remember, the finale of Moonlight IS professional level. The very first one, in F Minor is also playable.
2007-08-14 14:18:52 · answer #5 · answered by Legandivori 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try Opus 10, no. 1. My wife always teaches that
to her advanced students. It's simply gorgeous!
2007-08-15 04:46:12 · answer #6 · answered by steiner1745 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
how about sonata op.31 no .2 (tempest )? it's very challenging .. or how about sonata no.8 (patheitque) ? it goes from grave , to allegro cantabile to rondo .....^^
2007-08-14 16:43:23 · answer #7 · answered by lukey7650 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.amazon.com/Beethoven-Sonata-Cycles/lm/8WEWRFMUXG2S
Play a few or listen to a few and let the piece pick you.
2007-08-14 18:47:14 · answer #8 · answered by buddha3838 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋