| Description |
197 pages :b illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-185) and index. |
| Contents |
Beethoven: symphonist par excellence. Napoleon Bonaparte ; Orchestral weight ; Delusions of virility ; Structure ; Jean Paul's "Cloven hoof" -- Symphonies -- Prolegomenon to the individual symphonies. On idle speculations ; On portentous prologues to ebullient finales ; On elemental beginnings ; On archetypal images ; On memorable fugato passages ; On striking dissonances ; On "false" entries ; On the escapades of the timpani ; On highly expressive foreshortenings ; On Beethoven's fondness for the eroica ; On crossing a threshold -- The symphonies. 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. |
| Language |
Translated from the German. |
| Subject |
Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827. Symphonies.
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Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827. |
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Criticism and interpretation. |
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Symphonies (Beethoven, Ludwig van) |
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Symphony -- 19th century.
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Symphony. |
| Chronological Term |
19th century |
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1800-1899 |
| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Added Author |
Spencer, Stewart, translator.
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Translation of: Geck, Martin.
Sinfonien Beethovens.
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| Added Title |
Sinfonien Beethovens. English https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2016050104
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| ISBN |
9780226453880 hardcover ; alkaline paper |
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022645388X |
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9780226453910 electronic book |
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