Beethoven; Art and Protest in the 1800s
Listen to one (1) composition (i.e., for a symphony) by Beethoven, a transitional figure between classical and romantic music. Identify the composition that you listened to, and determine whether you would characterize the chosen composition as either the Classical or Romantic style of music. Explain the key features that lead you to your conclusion. Identify one (1) modern musician who you believe was great at one type of music yet pioneered another.
- Chapter 27 (pp. 906-912), Beethoven, qualities of the Romantic style in music
- The Beethoven-Haus Website at http://www.beethoven-haus-bonn.de/sixcms/detail.php?template=portal_en (Note: Click on Digital Archives > Works by Ludwig von Beethoven; then find one [1] of his symphonies and listen to a clip.
- Beethoven’s Eroica at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XL2ha18i5w and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RFG5rGVL1s
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The composition I listened is Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6. The music is more classical than romantic though you may find both characteristics in it. It expresses some qualities of a classical music style. This is because the music begins homo phonically and has great flexibility. In addition, there are surprising pauses in the music. There is a strong rhythm in the song that makes a person make some more movements. When listening to the very first movement, the instrument’s general sound warming up softly. When…
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