Beethoven's Last Piano Sonata - Inside the Mind of Beethoven

The video explores Beethoven's last piano sonata, Opus 111, focusing on its two-movement structure in C minor and C major. It highlights thematic links between movements and Beethoven's innovative use of diminished 7th chords, creating key ambiguity. The analysis of the Maestoso section reveals Beethoven's legacy and influence on future composers, emphasizing his harmonic language and dramatic key exploration.

How does the Sonata reflect Beethoven's stylistic evolution towards the end of his life?

What parallels can be drawn between the last Piano Sonata and earlier works by Beethoven?

What is the significance of the key of C minor in the context of this Sonata?

What impact did Beethoven's last Piano Sonata have on future composers?