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Sonata Fragments: Romantic Narratives in Chopin, Schumann, and Brahms (Musical Meaning and Interpretation),New
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In Sonata Fragments, Andrew Davis argues that the Romantic sonata is firmly rooted, both formally and expressively, in its Classical forebears, using Classical conventions in order to convey a broad constellation of Romantic aesthetic values. This claim runs contrary to conventional theories of the Romantic sonata that place this nineteenthcentury musical form squarely outside inherited Classical sonata procedures. Building on Sonata Theory, Davis examines moments of fracture and fragmentation that disrupt the cohesive and linear temporality in piano sonatas by Chopin, Brahms, and Schumann. These disruptions in the sonata form are a narrative technique that signify temporal shifts during which we move from the outer action to the inner thoughts of a musical agent, or we move from the story as it unfolds to a flashback or flashforward. Through an interpretation of Romantic sonatas as temporally multidimensional works in which portions of the music in any given piece can lie inside or outside of what Sonata Theory would define as the sonataspace proper, Davis reads into these ruptures a narrative of expressive features that mark these sonatas as uniquely Romantic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Sonata Fragments'? A: 'Sonata Fragments' explores the relationship between Romantic sonatas and their Classical predecessors, arguing that Romantic sonatas are deeply rooted in Classical conventions.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Sonata Fragments'? A: The book is authored by Andrew Davis.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Sonata Fragments'? A: 'Sonata Fragments' contains a total of 222 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Sonata Fragments'? A: 'Sonata Fragments' was published on August 21, 2017.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Sonata Fragments' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes of narrative techniques in music, the concept of temporal shifts, and how Romantic sonatas reflect expressive features through moments of fragmentation.
- Q: Is 'Sonata Fragments' suitable for beginners in music theory? A: 'Sonata Fragments' is more suitable for readers with some background in music theory, particularly those familiar with Sonata Theory.
- Q: Does 'Sonata Fragments' include any musical notation or examples? A: The book may reference musical examples, but it primarily focuses on theoretical analysis and interpretation rather than providing musical notation.
- Q: What audience is 'Sonata Fragments' intended for? A: 'Sonata Fragments' is intended for music scholars, students of music theory, and those interested in the analysis of Romantic music.
- Q: Can 'Sonata Fragments' be used as a textbook for music courses? A: 'Sonata Fragments' could be a useful resource for advanced music courses focusing on Romantic music and Sonata Theory.