Editor's Preface Introduction Part I: The Process of Composition 1: The Interrupted Genesis of the Variations 2: The Early Sketches (1819) 3: The Late Sketches (1822-1823) Part II. The Compositional Style 4 5: The Importance of Parody 6: Beethoven's Treatment of the Theme 7: The Opening Variations 8: The Middle Variations 9: Consolidation and Transfiguration Part III: Transcriptions of the Sketches 10: Preface 11: Transcriptions Bibliography of Works Cited Index
William Kinderman is Professor of Music at the University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His books include Beethoven (OUP,
1995), Artaria 195: Beethoven's Sketchbook for the Missa solemnis
and the Piano Sonata in E Major, Opus 109, and Mozart's Piano Music
(OUP, 2006), and he has written or edited numerous works on many
other composers and pieces. An outstanding pianist, Kinderman has
recorded Beethoven's Diabelli
Variations and the last sonatas for Hyperion / Helios records; his
acclaimed studio recording of the Diabelli Variations has recently
been reissued together with a live lecture recital as a double CD
on Arietta Records.
Praise for William Kinderman's recording of the Diabelli
Variations: "The most outstanding Diabelli Variations to have
appeared in age"--The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs
"As a scholar-performer Kinderman can be said to command the field
at the moment."--Gramophone
"A solid and detailed study....There is much of interest here for
scholars and inquisitive performers alike, and the book is
recommended for graduate libraries and strong undergraduate
collections."--Choice
"William Kinderman is a very rare bird. His book on Beethoven's
Diabelli Variations must be one of the best monographs a musical
masterpiece has ever received."--Alfred Brendel
"Yields valuable information and provocative commentary that should
fascinate a wide audience....Greatly enhances an understanding of
the Diabelli Variations."--The Beethoven Newsletter
Praise for William Kinderman's recording of the Diabelli
Variations: "The most outstanding Diabelli Variations to have
appeared in age"--The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs
"As a scholar-performer Kinderman can be said to command the field
at the moment."--Gramophone
"A solid and detailed study....There is much of interest here for
scholars and inquisitive performers alike, and the book is
recommended for graduate libraries and strong undergraduate
collections."--Choice
"William Kinderman is a very rare bird. His book on Beethoven's
Diabelli Variations must be one of the best monographs a musical
masterpiece has ever received."--Alfred Brendel
"Yields valuable information and provocative commentary that should
fascinate a wide audience....Greatly enhances an understanding of
the Diabelli Variations."--The Beethoven Newsletter
Praise for William Kinderman's recording of the Diabelli
Variations: "The most outstanding Diabelli Variations to have
appeared in age"--The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs
"As a scholar-performer Kinderman can be said to command the field
at the moment."--Gramophone
"A solid and detailed study....There is much of interest here for
scholars and inquisitive performers alike, and the book is
recommended for graduate libraries and strong undergraduate
collections."--Choice
"William Kinderman is a very rare bird. His book on Beethoven's
Diabelli Variations must be one of the best monographs a musical
masterpiece has ever received."--Alfred Brendel
"Yields valuable information and provocative commentary that should
fascinate a wide audience....Greatly enhances an understanding of
the Diabelli Variations."--The Beethoven Newsletter
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