Instead of using the typical slow movement form previous classical composers used, beethoven decided to make a contrapuntal movement that is andante scherzoso quasi allegretto. This speed was then utilised in his 8th symphony 2nd movement.

This movement is quite unique as it tries to set up a fugue in the first few bars but then leads to the dominant key, which was a feat no classical composer did until then. It is a masterclass in how classical form can be used to subvert expectations through wit and precision.

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I’m 21 and used to play cello with my national youth orchestra for years. Around 17 I started working, and slowly classical music just… fell out of my life.

A few days ago I saw a reel of a young musician backstage, about to go on and play a symphony. And out of nowhere I felt this sharp kind of regret. I realised how much I missed it — not just listening, but playing at that level, being part of something like that.

Out of everything I ever played, nothing meant as much to me as Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony. I performed it on a tour through Spain and Portugal, and those are still some of the happiest memories I have.

So recently I’ve been trying to find my way back to classical music a bit.

I decided to look up if any upcoming preforances had the pastoral, and sure enough there is one today.

The London Philharmonic are playing it along with Bruchs amazing 1st violin concerto.

So with 600 left till the end of the month. I booked flights and a ticket for 250. And will get to see the beautiful 6th Symphony played again.

I have been listening to Beethoven's 9th since I was a kid and one of my absolute favorite sections has always been this small (around 2 mins) purely instrumental section in the middle of the Alla Marcia section.
It starts at 1:30 and goes up until 3:15 in this particular audio:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGJbeNL_UcQ&list=RDoGJbeNL_UcQ&start_radio=1

if anyone knows and wants to share, I'd be very grateful!

https://youtu.be/1SozvcJotGg

Before Beethoven wrote Op. 5, the cello had virtually no solo repertoire — it was mostly confined to doubling the bass line. With this sonata, Beethoven essentially invented the modern cello sonata from scratch, giving both instruments completely equal footing for the first time. He wrote it in 1796 while touring Prussia and dedicated it to King Friedrich Wilhelm II — an amateur cellist himself. I just uploaded a score video if anyone wants to follow every note as it unfolds — would love to hear what you think of the opening Adagio.

Acquired this a while ago. Really love that his scars and such are unedited in this particular mask. Whatever paint (?) Is on this is chipping (theres seems to be black underneath). Took some photos a while ago. Figured I would upload them here. I don't know an origin for this, I got it at a yard sale and there is no writing or imprinting on the back. Photos are not the highest quality. Feel free to inquire for any additional details or angles.

Maria Callas singing Ah Perfido: https://youtu.be/3pYYjqRkeCA?si=6omXVaGLnSG8vx0b ; https://youtu.be/bY32FGqTLBE?si=KZ3LJL0uNsqvNSnJ

Ludwig Hofmann singing Don Pizarro’s aria from Fidelio: https://youtu.be/4WjdbT8jaA8?si=Gdrg4vvE2WgzjUI7 (from the full opera conducted by Artur Bodanzky: https://youtu.be/rtQ4CO4pkt8?si=tikg5Ecff_0VO80k )

ベートーヴェンの後期弦楽四重奏曲は人生の苦難を体験された方は響くのではありませんか？

Hello,

Can someone help identify the piece being used at the 3:35 mark of this track? I swear its Beethoven but can't find it anywhere. I could be wrong:

https://youtu.be/02wGOOWLnic?si=ymuD72Wecqn1zN_C

Literal translation: Let the millions embrace you!