Comparison Of Different Performance Versions Of Schumann's "Piano Sonata No. 2 In G Minor"

The second piano sonata in g minor is the second of the three sonatas of schumann and one of his earliest masterpieces.The work is rich in romance and fantasy,which reveals schumann's endless creative talents and emotional life world.This article will focus on the analysis and comparison of the three pianists Argerich,Kempff and Richter.Through the comparison and research of different musical versions,we can understand and grasp this work more thoroughly and deeply.This article is divided into four chapters:the first chapter analyzes the works of"the second piano Sonata in g minor" and introduces the performance version,and studies the performance technique and emotional connotation of the works in detail.Chapter two is a comparative analysis of the performance skills of three pianists.The third chapter summarizes the performance styles of the three versions and the similarities and differences between the different versions,combines the performance characteristics of the three players under different times and cultural background,and then summarizes the characteristics and advantages of the performers.The fourth chapter explores the inspiration for the present piano performance through the analysis of the previous chapters.This paper through the combination of theory and practice,comparative and comprehensive study,to help learners learn the work correct interpretations of the work.