Analysis # 6

Beethoven Piano Sonata in C minor, Opus 13, (Pathetique) 1798

Movements I and III

Movement I – Sonata Allegro Form

Movement III – Rondo

Discussion Questions

Select at least one question to research and prepare for discussion. Make notes and be prepared to turn them in after class discussion.

1. Compare/Contrast the Rondo movements from the Mozart Piano Concerto in A minor and the Beethoven Piano Sonata in C minor.

2. How does the first movement from the Beethoven Piano Sonata in C minor reflect what we have learned about Sonata Form (Sonata-Allegro Form)? How does Beethoven vary or develop thematic material?

3. What is Classical about Mozart’s writing?

4. What is Classical about Beethoven’s writing? What is Romantic?

5. Why is Mozart important?

6. Why is Beethoven important?

Norton Scores Multimedia Listening Guides

Mozart Piano Concerto in A Minor, K. 331, Mvt. III (Rondo ala Turk) 1783

Beethoven Piano Sonata in C minor, Opus 13, Mvt. III (Pathetique) 1798

Beethoven Piano Sonata in C minor, Opus 13, Mvt. I (Pathetique) 1798