![]() This interpretation is possibly the most common. At the same time, considering the biographical facts mentioned above, there exist at least three possible explanation of the meaning of the music of first movement of this sonata. The interpretation of music is, of course, a somewhat subjective domain. Love, drama, and philosophy – the artistic meaning of ‘Moonlight’ Sonata ![]() His deep artistic mission to create music for eternity was more important than the everyday difficulties he encountered. This document, commonly called ‘Heiligenstadt Testament’ shows a man who despite circumstances decides to go on living. In a letter written by the composer one year following ‘Moonlight,’ he contemplates taking his own life. You might think that in the light of so many life difficulties, Beethoven would feel depressed or even suicidal. Beethoven also suffered because of the death of one of his closest friends. He was deeply in love with one of his students (seventeen-year-old Countess Giulietta Gucciardi) who two years later married another man. To name just a few, he realized that his worsening deafness might never be cured. The term ‘Moonlight’ was not given to the piece by Beethoven but by poet Ludwig Rellstab in 1832 (after composer’s death).Īt the time of writing ‘Moonlight,’ Beethoven’s life was at a breaking point due to several factors. Art is seen by everyone in their own way.‘Moonlight’ Sonata was written in 1801 and published in 1802. The creator leaves those themes open to interpretation by the viewer. Lockdowns, masking, closing of businesses, and many other ideas may be sensed by the viewer. ![]() Themes of the pandemic are often thought of when viewing this film. The film was shot during the pandemic, and the use of face masks indoors lends to the story. The film features scenes of a pianist playing on stage with an amateur dance troupe, who together weave the theme of pain and forgiveness. The popular name ‘Moonlight Sonata’ comes from a critic’s remark on the music, after Beethoven’s death in 1832. 14 in C-sharp minor, marked ‘Quasi una Fantasia,’ Op.27, No. Beethoven called this piece ‘The Piano Sonata No. They jointly and individually express their feelings of grief throughout the film with choreography by the film creator.įeatured is piano music from Ludwig van Beethoven entitled ‘Moonlight Sonata,’ played by pianist Jacquie Brownridge. ![]() Each actor dances with the choreographed movement. The cast is made up of ordinary women who use contemporary dance as a medium to tell their story. The others stay behind, caught in one of the stages of grief. In the end, the wise woman is able to lead one woman out of the cycle. The light symbol is woven throughout the dance as one woman – representing the wise woman – tries to show the way out of the darkness and into the light of forgiveness. The film is shot in dark locations, with moonlight and lantern light symbolizing hope and forgiveness, and a way out of the darkness of the mind. This film looks at the process of grieving from certain traumatic words, including shock and denial, pain and guilt, anger and bargaining, depression and loneliness, feeling the upward turn, reconstruction, and acceptance. Words, either spoken or heard, may stay with you and shape your life, your thoughts, and your actions. The theme of the film is that of the affect of words words that were spoken that can never be retracted, or words that you hear that can never be forgotten. The film is the creation of Susan Heimsoth, a dancer, choreographer and artist living in Vancouver, Canada. The short film ‘Moonlight Sonata’ was made in 2021.
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