Beethoven's symphonies : a guided tour / John Bell Young.
| Author/creator | Young, John Bell |
| Other author | Furtwängler, Wilhelm, 1886-1954 conductor. |
| Format | Audio (CD) |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Amadeus Press : An imprint of Hal Leonard Corporation, ©2008. |
| Description | xx, 132 pages ; 23 cm + 1 audio disc (digital : 4 3/4 in.) |
| Subjects |
| Series | Unlocking the masters series ; no. 14 Unlocking the masters series ; no. 14. ^A590063 |
| Contents | Intonatsiia, or the art of listening -- Context and significance -- Symphony no. 1 in C major, op. 21 -- Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36 -- Symphony no. 3 in E-flat major, op. 55 ("Eroica") -- Symphony no. 4 in B-flat major, op. 60 -- Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67 -- Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 ("Pastoral") -- Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92 -- Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93 -- Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125. |
| Contents | CD contents. Symphony no. 1: Menuetto, Allegro molto e vivace (third movement) / Berlin Philharmonic (3:50) -- Symphony no. 2: Scherzo, Allegro (third movement) / Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (4:06) -- Symphony no. 3: Allegro con brio (first movement) / Berlin Philharmonic (16:41) -- Symphony no. 4: Adagio (second movement) / Vienna Philharmonic (11:47) -- Symphony no. 5: Alegro con brio (first movement) / Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (8:10) -- Symphony no. 6: Thunderstorm, Allegro (fourth movement) / Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (4:20) -- Symphony no. 7. Allegretto (second movement) / Stockholm Philharmonic (10:25) -- Symphony no. 8. Allegro vivace (fourth movement) / Stockholm Philharmonic (7:42) -- Symphony no. 9. Scherzo (second movement) / Philharmonia Orchestra, Lucerne Festival (12:00). |
| Abstract | Ludwig van Beethoven's nine symphonies stand as towering masterworks at the core of the classical canon. In Beethoven's hands, the symphony expanded dramatically in scope and power in a way that would revolutionize both the form itself and music in general. The impact of Beethoven's nine was such that composers long after him would write their own symphonies in his shadow. In this book, the author explores each of the nine symphonies, always looking beneath the surface for what makes the music so compelling. He places them in their historical and cultural context, and he describes how the Russian concept of intonatsiia, a way of perceiving relationships "between the notes," can help deepen people's appreciation of these pieces. The accompanying CD contains selections from all of the symphonies, each performance conducted by the legendary Wilhelm Furtwängler. |
| Local note | Joyner-JOYNER MUSIC LIBRARY BOOK ACCOMPANIED BY SOUND RECORDING LOCATED AT CALL NUMBER: Music CD-10692. |
| General note | Compact disc contains one movement from each of the symphonies, with Wilhelm Furtwängler conducting various orchestras, 1947-1954. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-130). |
| ISBN | 9781574671698 |
| ISBN | 1574671693 |
| UPC | 884088211639 |
| Publisher number | HL00331951 Hal Leonard |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Music | Music Media - Ask at Circulation Desk | CD-10692 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.B42 Y685 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |