MUS 1751 Chapter : Music App Ch 21
Document Summary
Beethoven as a pianist: played w/ superhuman speed and force, sometimes hit wrong notes, played loud, known for legato (music style, caused an intense emotional response. Beethoven- deafness: 1796:early symptoms, 1817- no longer could hear. Middle (heroic) period: composed 9 symphonies in all, didn"t give names, symphony no 3 eroica , symphony no 5- contrabassoon, symphony no 6- pastoral, human voice introduced in symphony no 9. Fast and famous: 2nd them soft and melodious gradually speeds up. Love: sentiment pervade the entire era, longing and despair, not happiness and fulfillment, music expresses the inarticulate depth of emotion. Role of the composer: no longer servants to the aristocracy, now a prophet. Inspires the audience: music morally uplifting and beautiful, music no longer entertainment but art, serious tone in concert hall. Melody: broad sweeping expressive themes, lyrical, built to grandiose climax, phrases, longer, rhythmically flexible. Rhythm: flexible and languid, meter can be obscure, rubato.
