Choppin Piano Sonata No 2 Analysis

Introduction One of the most remarkable composers of the nineteenth century, Chopin composed exclusively for the piano and his music is innovative with a particular repertoire of technical and expressive devices. His musical style can be described as unique because of his variety and complexity of compositional techniques. The Piano Sonata Op.35 No.2 is an illustration of Chopin’s musical style where he explores several elements found in the nineteenth century music such as the “idea of artistic freedom, experimentation, and creativity. Furthermore, the nineteenth century music was a time of individualism and intense feelings where the literary movement, industrialization, and nationalism influenced composers’ musical creativity.” The …show more content…
One example of this influence would be the variety of folk melodies presented in the lyrical sections of the sonata. Chopin’s appreciation for folk music could be considered a key to the success of his career as a composer and musician. His involvement and passion for Polish folk music can be identified during his professional career. An analysis of the cultural and historical characteristics of Chopin’s intellectual society could provide some clarification of the process that shaped Chopin’s piano …show more content…
2 must definitely consider its musical context and an accurate performance of this sonata, requires from the performer the technical control of articulations, sonority, and pedaling. According to Wallace Berry, “a logical analysis of the musical experience is essential for an accurate musical analysis.” In this context, musical analysis can be understood as part of the performance of a musical piece. Berry’s point of view could clarify some of the functions of tonality, melody, harmony, texture, and rhythm, especially in the Piano Sonata Op.35, no. 2. One of the most remarkable characteristics in musical performance is the way that performers, audiences, and the own composer interprets a piece of music. The variety of musical styles and interpretations could create different types of audiences and performers as observed in Chopin’s music. The understanding of a musical composition as the Piano Sonata Op.35, no. 2 in B flat minor becomes clear when performers are able to explain the main goals and concepts established by the composer in the music. The perception of music is unique for each person, which also depends on how people understand and appreciate a musical performance. This philosophy can be considered in the works of Chopin, especially in his the Piano Sonata Op.35, no. 2 in B flat