Sobriety, Joy of the Waltz, Untamed Romanticism
Sobriety, Joy of the Waltz, Untamed Romanticism
Author(s): Sonia NeagoeContributor(s): Petra Gherasim (Translator)
Subject(s): Music
Published by: Editura Universității Naționale de Muzică din București
Keywords: Joy of the Waltz; Untamed Romanticism; performances of Chopin; specialists in Chopin’s music;
Summary/Abstract: This short essay describes in a subjective manner three performances of Chopin’s Waltz op. 69 no. 2. The challenge was to compare valuable insights of three of the most known and appreciated pianists and specialists in Chopin’s music: Arthur Rubinstein, Alfred Cortot and Dinu Lipatti. The paper starts with some facts about the context of the Waltz, about shape and structure, it provides the analysis method (according to Dinu Ciocan), it highlights the specific connection of the performers with this music. A short portrait of each unique perspective, using a personalized analysis sketch, combining stylistic, esthetic and semantic elements, represents the goal of the author.
Journal: Musicology Today: Journal of the National University of Music Bucharest
- Issue Year: 4/2013
- Issue No: 14
- Page Range: 105-108
- Page Count: 4
- Language: English
