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"erpoca" symphony
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Beethoven's 3rd symphony. This piece changes the aesthetic of the symphony for this point forward. Originally intended to honor Napoleon, later changed to "celebrate the memory of a fallen hero"
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Heilingestadt Testament
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Beethoven's lengthy confessional statement written after he decides to commit suicide after becoming totally deaf. Named for the village in which it was written. Part last will testament, part artistic manifesto. Dramatically exposes his state of mind.
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heroic period
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the middle (second) part of Beethoven's compositional style where his music becomes more assertive and full of grand gestures. Starting with the Third (Eroica) symphony and up to his last (ninth symphony) Brings in new colors to the symphony (trombone, contrabasson, piccolo, and voice
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ode to joy
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the text was written by German poet named Shiller. In the spirit of the French Revolution, Beethoven wrote this melody to this text. It's basis for the fourth movement of the ninth symphony, which is in a them and variations form.
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pathetique sonata
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a piece written for solo piano. Beethoven titled it "plaintive" for the solo piano sonata suggest the passion and pathos he felt within the work. It has great drama an intensity. extremes of dynamic, tempo and range. It also requires a great deal of technical skill and stamina on the part of the performer.
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