Composer

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Martin Stadtfeld

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Keyboard

Average_duration

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12:58

Movement_count

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4

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Fantasy on Beethoven's Sketches is a piano composition by German pianist and composer Martin Stadtfeld. The piece was composed in 2019 and premiered on October 27, 2019, at the Beethovenfest Bonn in Germany. The composition is divided into three movements, each of which is based on a different sketch by Ludwig van Beethoven. The first movement is based on Beethoven's "Allegretto in B minor," a short piece that Beethoven wrote in 1819. Stadtfeld expands on the sketch, adding his own harmonies and melodies to create a more substantial piece. The movement is characterized by its melancholic and introspective mood, with a lyrical melody that is passed between the hands of the pianist. The second movement is based on Beethoven's "Allegretto in C minor," a sketch that Beethoven wrote in 1817. Stadtfeld takes the sketch and transforms it into a virtuosic showpiece for the piano. The movement is characterized by its fast and furious tempo, with rapid runs and arpeggios that showcase the pianist's technical prowess. The third movement is based on Beethoven's "Allegretto in E-flat major," a sketch that Beethoven wrote in 1815. Stadtfeld takes the sketch and turns it into a joyful and exuberant finale. The movement is characterized by its lively tempo and playful melodies, with a sense of celebration and triumph. Overall, Fantasy on Beethoven's Sketches is a tribute to Beethoven's genius and a showcase of Stadtfeld's own musical talents. The piece combines Beethoven's sketches with Stadtfeld's own musical ideas, resulting in a unique and compelling composition that pays homage to one of the greatest composers of all time.

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