Main idea:Introduced the wax and wane of Cadenza, i.e. the practice of music performers playing freely thus bringing improvision under control, in the development of music and theh author advocates the centrality of improvision, together with the surprises and risk that come along, to music.
Structure:
P1. Introduced the history and definition of Cadenzas with Mozart and Beethoven as part of the history.
Mozart: brought the practice to its peak
Beethoven: carried the tradition and he helped to kill it.
P2. Cites evidence to advocate the viability of cadenzas, both historically and intellectually.
- Aaron and Daniel cognitive benefit when one improvises
- Levin, believe performances need to cultivate risk and surprise