| The purpose of this project is to highlight the life and career of Sir Kendall Taylor, a notable pianist and pedagogue in Great Britain. His experience as a teacher and performer with editions of the Beethoven piano sonatas led him to compile his own edition in four volumes.;Chapter 1 is a retrospective of Taylor's life, highlighting his musical journey as student, pianist, and teacher. This chapter includes the thoughts of former students, teachers, and. colleagues. They share anecdotes and comment on Taylor's influence in their lives.;Chapter 2 investigates the terminology of various editions and Taylor's viewpoint on the necessity of producing a new Beethoven piano sonata edition. An overview of Taylor's edition demonstrates the immense thought and care that went into its preparation.;Chapter 3 is a comparative study of editions of the "Tempest" Sonata. This chapter focuses on some of the more prominent discrepancies that exist among editions, including indications of tempo, articulation, dynamics, accents, pedaling, and ornamentation. |
