Description

The ten essays in this collection delve into various facets of Beethoven's instrumental performances. Each piece addresses performance challenges spanning from Beethoven's era to contemporary interpretations, aiming to achieve historically informed renditions, clarify the interpretative choices made by conductors and musicians, elucidate editorial transcriptions, and reconstruct the listener's experience across different historical contexts. While four essays specifically examine Beethoven's piano compositions, another set focuses on his works for string instruments. Additionally, the volume includes discussions on Beethoven's use of the evolving wind ensemble, an analysis of early twentieth-century recordings as reflections of early nineteenth-century performance practices, and a historical overview of the adaptations made in Beethoven's symphonies.