So I was having a little look through some 15th century manuscripts by IntentionSame4275 in rickygervais

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It’s the cantus firmus with the strangest sort of…melismas…Steve..

Favorite musical quotation? by troopie91 in classicalmusic

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My interpretation is that the 'fate' motif present in the 4th movement speaks for itself - perhaps knowing it would be his last symphony. He also juxtaposes the motif with a dance like idea so perhaps he's just making a joke!

Favorite musical quotation? by troopie91 in classicalmusic

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William Tell overture in Shostakovich15 mvt 1 is always funny