Beethoven's important works

1. Piano Sonata

1. Op. 13 "Pathétique Sonata"

This is The most important of Beethoven's early sonatas, including three movements. The first chapter shows the flames and passionate impulses of youth; the second chapter seems to have settled down, bathing in a tranquil atmosphere; the third chapter shows the rise of passion again. The contrast between light and darkness in the three movements symbolizes the alternation of joy and sorrow.

2. Work No. 27-2 "Moonlight Sonata"

The whole song is full of poetic and dramatic waves, one step after another, expressing like an ancient tragedy: The power of the soul finally subdued the pain.

3. Opus No. 31-2 "Sonata in D Minor"

With this, Beethoven began to move towards a new path in the syllable, form and style of the music. The music depicts a "midsummer night's dream" as Romain Rolland said.

4. Work No. 35 "Dawn Sonata"

This piece of music does not have the tragic temperament of Beethoven, but seems to be strolling in the fields, leisurely admiring the cloud shadows, Birds singing, water color, melancholy in trance. This piece is known as the precursor to the "Sixth Symphony" (i.e., the "Pastoral Symphony").

5. Work No. 57 "Passionate Sonata"

The heroic inner tragedy, the earth-shattering volcanic explosion, the atmosphere of Shakespeare's "The Tempest", the great conquest,... ...Two themes evolved from one theme: the wild and powerful "I", commanding and intimidating; the trembling and timid "I", wailing and begging.

6. Work No. 81 "Farewell Sonata"

When this piece was published, it had three titles: Farewell, Staying, and Retelling. From the desolate but calm and sweet "Farewell", to the hesitation, inquiry, anxiety and expectation of "Staying", and then to the warm and brisk "Retelling" where friends embrace each other, from beginning to end, poetry and painting envelope the music.

7. Op. 90 "Sonata in E minor"

This was inscribed by Beethoven to Count Lichnovsky. Count Lichnovsky married an actress despite family objections. Beethoven himself narrated this story in the music. The first movement is titled "The Battle between the Head and the Heart", and the second movement is titled "Conversation with the Lover".

8. Work No. 106 "Sonata in B flat"

Beethoven wrote this piece because of the pressure of life. He used music to express the embarrassment of his situation and mood, as if he was looking for a powerful solution to solve the mess of life, and finally declared that he would overcome the difficulties and conquer destiny again. In all Beethoven's sonatas, the tragic lyrical elements and the painful roar of defiance have never been as thrilling as in this work.

2. Sonata for Violin and Piano

1. Op. 30-2 "Sonata in C Minor"

This piece was dedicated to Emperor Alexander II of Russia . This heroic piece of music is both soft and powerful, full of energy and joy.

2. Op. 47 "Kreutzer Sonata"

It is difficult for Beethoven to find perfect harmony between violin and piano, two musical instruments that are soft and hard. In this piece of music, he found a solution: since they cannot reconcile, let them conflict; since they cannot join hands, let them fight. ----This is a duel, a duel between two instruments, a duel between two ideas.

3. String Quartet

1. Quartet No. 15 of "A Minor Quartet" Op. 132

This is the famous "recovery from illness" A song of thanks to the poet."

2. Op. 135, "Quartet in F Major" No. 16

This is the last work of Beethoven's life (unfinished manuscripts are not included). One of the most famous chapters, Lento, is marked on the original manuscript as "Sweet Song of Rest, or Song of Peace." This is Beethoven's last prayer, last ode, and his spiritual testament.

4. Piano Concerto

Opus No. 73 ""Piano Concerto" (Concerto No. 5)

Composed in 1809 when Napoleon invaded Vienna Year. The whole song, with its majestic momentum, thunderous power, and gorgeous lyrical elements, vents all the author's bravery, broadmindedness, embrace, and turmoil at that time. The word "" in the title is a common name added by later generations.

5. Symphony

1. Opus No. 21 "Symphony No. 1"

The young Beethoven started to think about it in the introduction of the symphony. The discordant chord of F is used, which goes against the established method. Using the different timbres of musical instruments to emphasize their contrast can be said to have been the foundation laid from then on.

2. Opus 36 "Second Symphony"

When this piece was written, it was Beethoven's first love failure, and the pain of deafness began to seriously affect his life. when. However, the work is full of energy and not at all depressing. The theme is first performed by bass instruments, gradually rising, transitioning to high-pitched instruments, and finally being played by the entire orchestra. This step-by-step approach would reach superhuman greatness at the beginning of the subsequent Ninth Symphony.

3. Work No. 55 "Third Symphony" ("Eroic Symphony")

The huge maze, the deep jungle, the fierce contrast, not only An epoch-making building in the history of music, it is also an unprecedented epic. We cannot take the hero's story too realistically, this is not narrative or descriptive music. Be it Napoleon or the unknown hero, they are actually just a factor and a symbol. The real hero is Beethoven himself!

4. Opus No. 60 "Fourth Symphony"

The year when Beethoven and Therese de Braunschweig were engaged, this lovely piece was born A work full of smiles. In this passionate song, Beethoven reveals the joy of his love.

5. Op. 67 "Fifth Symphony" (commonly known as "Symphony of Destiny")

Beethoven once said to Schindler: "This is fate. "The earth comes to knock on the door." (This is where the common name "destiny" comes from.) "Destiny" governs all music, and small people have to fight it hand-to-hand with the power of will, ---- in the continuous call of fate. Underneath, the answer is always a swallowing question mark; people struggle, holding on to hope and perseverance; in the increasingly majestic tone of fate, the poor creation seems to have been defeated, and there is only the sound of lamentation. ----Later, the melody of peace came from the profound dream, and the theme of victory appeared three times; hope raised its head, and the surrendered people regained their confidence; fate reappeared, but like the memories of nightmares, they disappeared in a moment; the songs of victory continued again and again. loud. ----Among all symphonies, this is the one with the most rigorous structure, the most balanced parts, and the most concise content. Critics said: "No one has ever expressed so much with so little material."

6. Op. 68 "Sixth Symphony" ("Pastoral Symphony")

This symphony is dedicated to nature. The original manuscript reads: "A pastoral symphony commemorating rural life, focusing on the expression of sentiment rather than painterly description." The first chapter is titled "The impression of happiness when going to the countryside", which is a picture of a person facing The fixed picture creates the impression of leisurely fascination. The second chapter, "Small scene by the stream", symbolizes the gurgling water, and is the artistic conception of "the passing is like this, the passing is like that, and the full and empty have not yet passed". Chapter 3 "Happy banquet of villagers". Chapter 4 "Pastoral, the joy and gratitude after the thunderstorm", everything returns to tranquility. Beethoven forgets his worries here, and reflects the sweetness and leisure of nature in his heart. With a pantheistic concept, he praises the fields and the farmers and their children.

7. Op. 92 "Seventh Symphony"

The characteristics of this piece of music are: some simple and obvious rhythms produce countless themes; The atmosphere of excitement and turmoil is, as Wagner said, like music "sacrificially dedicated to the God of Dance".

8. Opus No. 93 "Symphony No. 8"

This is a small work that vents the joyful mood. Here we can find another side of Beethoven, like a child, he plays a game of sound.

9. "Ninth Symphony" ("Choral Symphony"), Op. 125.

In this symphony, Beethoven combined his past musical achievements A synthesis was made and a new path was embarked on. The chorus "Ode to Joy" in the last part of the music consists of four soloists and four male and female choruses. When the music ends, the instrumental players and singers are like two huge rivers, converging into a sea of ??sound.

6. Religious Music

Opus No. 123 "Mass in D"

Beethoven believed that this was the most complete work of his life. He wanted to prove that "music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy." When writing this work, he also said: "Flow out from my heart and flow into the hearts of everyone." The whole song is divided into five major hymns according to the procedure of the Mass ceremony: (1) My Lord, have mercy on me; (2) ) Glory to the Lord; (3) I believe in my Lord; (4) Holy, holy is it; (5) Lamb of God.

Among them, I personally prefer Beethoven's piano sonatas; for symphonies, I also like to listen to "Hero", "Destiny", "Pastoral" and "Ode to Joy".

However, everyone’s understanding and feelings of music are different, and even people’s mood and environment will affect their appreciation and understanding of music. Therefore, it is recommended that you listen and appreciate it yourself. Go and judge, as Beethoven said, "Music should make the human spirit burst into flames."