32 variations in C minor by Beethoven

[ionutz]

What do you think is the primary tone in Beethoven's 32 variations' theme in c minor?

[Bob]

I'm not familiar with the piece, but I would guess C first, then G, then Eb.

Exactly how do you define "primary tone?"

[anda]

i'm not sure i understand your question, but i'll try to answer (typical feminine, right?)

so, if i understand "primary tone" correctly: the variations ar based on bach's c moll passacaglia. so, it's a classical post-baroque work - try thinking of it as if it was composed in preclassic period. add beethoven's iron determination and concise exprimation. you should have the right combination.

best luck

[johnnypiano]

I'm not sure either what you mean by 'primary tone'.  I love this work and might be able to say something intelligent about it if I knew what you were getting at.
 

[anda]

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[presto agitato]

Ionutz: I dont understand your question, but if you want to hear the best recording of those varations get Murrays Perahia´s "The Aldeburgh Recital".