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Beethoven's symphonies : a guided tour

by Young, John Bell.

Format: Print Book 2008
Availability: Available at 1 Library 1 of 1 copy

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CLP - Main Library Second Floor - Non-fiction MT130.B43 Y68 2008x
Location  CLP - Main Library
 
Collection  Second Floor - Non-fiction
 
Call Number  MT130.B43 Y68 2008x
 
 

Summary
(Unlocking the Masters). The latest release in this value rich book/CD series brings us the great German composer who bridged the classical and romantic eras. In Beethoven's Symphonies A Guided Tour , readers are treated to a detailed nuts-and-bolts description in easy-to-understand English of each of the famous nine Beethoven symphonies. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to read, listen, and learn more about Beethoven (1770-1827), and discover how this musical genius changed the face of orchestral music forever.
Contents
CD contents: No. 1. Menuetto: Allegro molto e vivace : Third movement (Berlin Philharmonic) (3:50)
No. 2. Scherzo : Allegro : Third movement (Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra) (4:06)
No. 3. Allegro con brio : First movement (Berlin Philharmonic) (16:41)
No. 4. Adagio : Second movement (Vienna Philharmonic) (11:47)
No. 5. Alegro con brio : First movement (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (8:10)
No. 6. Thunderstorm : Allegro : Fourth movement (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (4:20)
No. 7. Allegretto : Second movement (Stockholm Philharmonic) (10:25)
No. 8. Allegro vivace : Fourth movement (Stockholm Philharmonic) (7:42)
No. 9. Scherzo : Second movement (Philharmonia Orchestra, Lucerne Festival) (12:00).
Additional Information
Series Unlocking the masters series ; no. 14.
Subjects Beethoven, Ludwig van, -- 1770-1827. -- Symphonies.
Symphonies -- Analysis, appreciation.
Publisher New York, NY :Amadeus Press :2008
An imprint of Hal Leonard,
Other Titles Symphonies.
Contributors Furtwängler, Wilhelm, 1886-1954.
Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827. Symphonies.
Language English
Notes Compact disc contains one movement from each of the symphonies, with Wilhelm Furtwängler conducting various orchestras, 1947-1954.
Description xx, 132 pages ; 23 cm + 1 audio disc (4 3/4 in.)
Bibliography Notes Includes bibliographical references (pages [129]-130).
ISBN 9781574671698 :
1574671693 :
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