After the first movement, we continue our analysis of Beethoven’s First Symphony with its second movement. This time we train our ears to listen to and distinguish different instruments alone and cooperating in some truly wonderful tunes. The second movement is andante cantabile con moto (walking speed with motion) and also in sonata form. This movement is said to be …
This article is the first in a series in which we will study Beethoven’s First Symphony. We learn about the historical background, the style, all the cultural influences that formed this Beethoven composition. Audio clips will help us to discover each important section of this first and magnificent symphony. Let us start our journey with Beethoven symphonies! All nine symphonies of …
The famous Moonlight sonata, with so many false traditions and interpretations, is in focus in this article. This is a remarkable piece, with emotions so extreme and contrasting, that it stands out as an all time favorite for any audiences throughout history. Beethoven’s famous Moonlight Sonata was born in 1801 as op. 27./2. Not a very marketable name, for sure. …
The Piano sonata no. 1. was written in 1795 and it was the first important own piece he played publicly. Beethoven dedicated it to Joseph Haydn (his teacher at the time) with simple words: dedicated to Haydn. In this article with the help of audio clips we will learn about this wonderful music, in depth. Legend has it that the …