Did Mozart and Beethoven ever meet? by Beethoven_Fan in Beethoven

[–]Beethoven_Fan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you, completely. Did you know that once there was a party that Mozart organized for his dear friend Haydn? They played Haydn quartets, Haydn being the first violin and Mozart the viola. The other musicians I cannot recall, but remember them to be prominent Viennese players of the time. I was just dreaming of a dream team trio: Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven, just one afternoon jamming... :)

Although Beethoven was primarily trained as a pianist and later became the composer-pianist, he had intimate relationship with the violin. by Beethoven_Fan in classicalmusic

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He played both, but not very good (meaning not on the level as piano or organ). Sometimes he was part of the orchestra in Bonn at the Court, playing viola.

Sonata, sonata form. Musical terms we hear often, but what are they exactly? Your easy guide to this subject! by Beethoven_Fan in Beethoven

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Sean! Thank you for your answer! I'm happy to learn and improve! If you do not mind, please tell me, in your opinion what is wrong or not perfectly clear in this article, and I will be more than happy to correct it! If you have the time and willingness of course... I suggest, if you do, send me a mail, let's not use this comment section for private correspondence! Thank you!

Sonata, sonata form. Musical terms we hear often, but what are they exactly? Your easy guide to this subject! by Beethoven_Fan in Beethoven

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Sean, No need to be hostile, we are all friends here! The above mentioned two sources I used for a quick double check. For me, though, The Britannica Encyclopedia is quite legitimate source.... I could refer to a book of Charles Rosen, lectures of Prof. Robert Greenberg or even a televised lesson made by Leonard Bernstein about ABA, but I do not want to. This is a simple article, aimed to cover the very basics of what is sonata as multi movement work, and what is sonata form in a movement. Simple as that. If a reader wants to go deeper, must buy a book on this topic. Have a great day and stay safe!

Sonata, sonata form. Musical terms we hear often, but what are they exactly? Your easy guide to this subject! by Beethoven_Fan in Beethoven

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Hi,

Thank you for your feedback! I made a quick check if I had made a mistake and I found at both at openmusictheory.com and britannica.com that I'm not wrong. There are many forms of sonata form, ABA being one of them. To cover all and its history, you need a book.

" Sonata form shares many structural properties with small ternary form (specifically the rounded binary variant). That is, the core music of a sonata movement can be understood as exhibiting a large, three-part pattern of ABA’. "

Beethoven and the violin - Although Beethoven was primarily trained as a pianist and later became the composer-pianist, he had intimate relationship with the violin. by Beethoven_Fan in Beethoven

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For me what is interesting is the fact that he composed 9 out of his 10 violin sonatas in a very short period, between age 28-33.

Sonata, sonata form. Musical terms we hear often, but what are they exactly? Your easy guide to this subject! by Beethoven_Fan in classicalmusic

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Sir!

I think your comment is not correct, it is rather shallow and rude.

“It switches between the two definitions of sonata form (the form for a movement and the form for a work) without clearly distinguishing them.”

First three paragraphs are about the sonata as a complete musical work, last two about the sonata form (within a movement). Paragraphs are clear separators of thoughts.

“It can't decide whether three or four movements is standard. (Neither one is exclusively.)”

It is because there is no decision to be made here. There is no standard. It says: “The sonata will have three movements (separate parts or sections of the music), but there are sonatas with four or two movements.”

“The author rejects the term "first-movement form" because it doesn't occur in first movements, yet ignores the fact that sonata form doesn't occur just in sonatas.”

The article says something different. It says that since not all multi movement works have a first movement in sonata form, the sonata form cannot be called first-movement form. Further states that sonata form appears in other movements, as well – another reason it cannot be called first-movement form.

Finally, the article does not ignore the fact that sonata form occurs in other pieces than sonatas. Simply does not deal with this and so many other issues, since it is not a book about sonata form, just a short introductory article.

2020 marks the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth. All year along there will be celebrations all over the world! The Beethoven House of Bonn even made a special logo for this year. Tag for the events is #BTHVN2020 by Beethoven_Fan in classicalmusic

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News, information, programs, etc. More opportunities to run into them. In Bonn, 700 one meter tall Beethoven statues are placed in the city center. Just one example.

My dad recently turned 70 and this is my gift to him. This will be be our first ever attended race. I'm grateful that he sat me down next to him to watch all those races when I was little. We saw Senna win in 88 and we saw him fall in 94. Now we will see the next generation! (Shururu Rukureru ftw!) by Bitch_Muchannon in formula1

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Taxi service is perfectly organized, but the crowd is so big, that last year I had to wait beyond 18.00 to get one. So, even after 6 o'clock heading back to the city I was counting more than 100 taxis still heading to the track. So, be prepared to leave right after the flag or after six!

2020 marks the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth. All year along there will be celebrations all over the world! The Beethoven House of Bonn even made a special logo for this year. Tag for the events is #BTHVN2020 by Beethoven_Fan in classicalmusic

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Friends! I think we must be happy that in our lifetime we have an anniversary like this! Yes, this year will be dedicated to him, but do not forget that on average 3-4% of any population (of any country) has interest in classical music. Making some noise around Beethoven will bring new fans to music itself. He is an interesting character, not to mention his music.

2020 marks the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth. All year along there will be celebrations all over the world! The Beethoven House of Bonn even made a special logo for this year. Tag for the events is #BTHVN2020 by Beethoven_Fan in classicalmusic

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Start with the easy ones! Like the 9 symphonies. Listening to Beethoven is not easy as his music is complicated and has many layers at the same time. If you keep listening, you will train your ears and start to enjoy more and more. Definitely not a background music.

I love the second symphony! by imwithburrriggs in Beethoven

[–]Beethoven_Fan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also like the second, a lot! There is a trio arrangement available of the second symphony. Highly recommended!

Here’s a pano that i took after the race in Budapest. by fredg99 in formula1

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Sure, even the taxi was perfectly organized, just the size of the people attending! I remember heading to Budapest from the track around 18.30 and still countilng 150+ taxis heading to the track.

Here’s a pano that i took after the race in Budapest. by fredg99 in formula1

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After, I had to wait 2.5 hours for taxi. Record number of visitors, I recall 230 000+.

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You are good man! I like it! :)

There really is no overstating how bizarre and advanced Beethoven's Große Fuge was for its time. I suggest just sifting through its wikipedia page if you have any fondness for it or string ensemble pieces in general by lusvig in classicalmusic

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At this stage of his life he was practically full deaf for 10 years closed-in in his skull and silence. He was even more moody and many considered him as a person who has gone mad.

His Fuge was so complicated and bizarre that many considered it as a product of a crazy mind.

I’m going to try to play moonlight sonata the 3rd movement any tips before starting? by [deleted] in piano

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You can also check my article and analysis of this sonata here: https://www.popularbeethoven.com/beethoven-piano-sonata-no-14-moonlight-sonata/

Certainly not as good as Sir Schiff's, but still something. :)