: A doctoral dissertation that examines "formal-tonal paradoxes" within the Tempest . It looks at how the 3rd movement uses a unique voice-leading structure to create a sense of continuous motion. Performance Practice & Interpretive Papers
: This scholarly article from Music Theory Online provides a rigorous look at the movement's sonata-form structure. Caplin specifically explores the "functionally ambiguous" nature of the exposition, discussing how Beethoven pushes the boundaries of traditional forms. Beethoven – Sonata No.17 Tempest 3rd Movement
: This paper analyzes the movement's harmonic progression, including how Beethoven "stretches" melodic spans and handles tonal shifts in the development and recapitulation. Key Thematic Points from These Sources Beethoven: Piano
: While not a traditional paper, this annotated score and guide provide professional-level analysis of the 3rd movement's "perpetual motion" and character. Key Thematic Points from These Sources Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.17 in D minor "Tempest" Analysis Beethoven – Sonata No.17 Tempest 3rd Movement
: This article discusses the "rhetorical" aspects of the sonata, noting how the work resists simple formal classification and requires an understanding of Beethoven's "generative" style.