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Musical Meaning in Beethoven: Markedness, Correlation and Interpretation.(Book Review)
Musical Meaning in Beethoven: Markedness, Correlation and Interpretation, by Robert S. Hatten. Indiana University Press (601 N. Morton St., Bloomington, IN 47404), 2004. 341 pp. $24.95.
Robert S. Hatten's Musical Meaning in Beethoven is rich in content for those who are familiar with Beethoven's varied works and enjoy an analysis of them. To fully appreciate the in-depth, detailed interpretation of the works presented, the reader must be able to take music theory to its fullest and apply it to the meaning behind the notes, which is what Hatten has done. Hatten is well-versed in analytical tools and applies music theory to Beethoven quite well. It is clear the author is examining Beethoven's compositions to discover how and why certain melodies or harmonic structures create expressions perceived by the listener. Throughout the book Hatten looks for meaning in terms of contrast and discourse and compares works he classifies into either "formal" or "expressive" compositions.
The book seems to be directed at academicians, researchers, musicians and conductors who would be performing a particular Beethoven work and seeking to understand the expressive elements in greater detail. Because the language is extremely academic, it is best used as a research tool rather ...
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