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An Introduction to Beethoven: The Pastoral Symphony

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1 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - On Beethoven's Openings 1:26
1 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - On Beethoven's Openings 1:26
2 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Opening phrase of the 'Pastoral': Mood, Symbolism and Musical Function 1:44
2 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Opening phrase of the 'Pastoral': Mood, Symbolism and Musical Function 1:44
3 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Musical Acorns: the outline of melody; the shape of a question :42
3 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Musical Acorns: the outline of melody; the shape of a question :42
4 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The 'question' in the 'Pastoral' repeated... :04
4 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The 'question' in the 'Pastoral' repeated... :04
5 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - ...and answered :12
5 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - ...and answered :12
6 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The opening phrase ends on a note full of pregnant expectation :19
6 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The opening phrase ends on a note full of pregnant expectation :19
7 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Starting with a stop :36
7 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Starting with a stop :36
8 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The rhythmic profile of the opening phrase; a two-part construction :52
8 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The rhythmic profile of the opening phrase; a two-part construction :52
9 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Phrase One, Part One :09
9 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Phrase One, Part One :09
10 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Phrase One, Part Two :06
10 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Phrase One, Part Two :06
11 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The properties of rhythmic ambiguity; the 'question' of Phrase One answered 1:03
11 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The properties of rhythmic ambiguity; the 'question' of Phrase One answered 1:03
12 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Phrase Two: from meander to march :27
12 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Phrase Two: from meander to march :27
13 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The makings of a conversation: contrast and variation :47
13 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The makings of a conversation: contrast and variation :47
14 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Repetition as a major factor, but it's never mere repitition; each time something new is added :33
14 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Repetition as a major factor, but it's never mere repitition; each time something new is added :33
15 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - From soft to loud and back again; instrumental enrichment from horns and double-basses :18
15 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - From soft to loud and back again; instrumental enrichment from horns and double-basses :18
16 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Mega-repetition: violins play exactly the same little fragment ten times in a row :29
16 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Mega-repetition: violins play exactly the same little fragment ten times in a row :29
17 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - But no two repetitions are quite the same; varieties of contrast :34
17 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - But no two repetitions are quite the same; varieties of contrast :34
18 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - More variation: pitch rises; violins joined first by the clarinet, then by the oboe :19
18 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - More variation: pitch rises; violins joined first by the clarinet, then by the oboe :19
19 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Return to the opening idea, but with new instrumentation and articulation :25
19 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Return to the opening idea, but with new instrumentation and articulation :25
20 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Clarinets, horns, bassoons and flutes now join expansive variation :49
20 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Clarinets, horns, bassoons and flutes now join expansive variation :49
21 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - 'New' insistent rhythm derived from the first four notes of the piece :09
21 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - 'New' insistent rhythm derived from the first four notes of the piece :09
22 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - With the dawn chorus, a whole forest is waking up; feelings of rapture :36
22 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - With the dawn chorus, a whole forest is waking up; feelings of rapture :36
23 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - First violins play a derivative of the opening figure, joined by wind and strings :32
23 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - First violins play a derivative of the opening figure, joined by wind and strings :32
24 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Sudden change of key, from the home key (tonic) to the dominant :30
24 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Sudden change of key, from the home key (tonic) to the dominant :30
25 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Arrival at the highly contrasting second main theme :55
25 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Arrival at the highly contrasting second main theme :55
26 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Unusual properties of second main theme 2:15
26 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Unusual properties of second main theme 2:15
27 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Rhythmic clash between simultaneous groups of three beats and groups of two 1:09
27 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Rhythmic clash between simultaneous groups of three beats and groups of two 1:09
28 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Winds fall silent as the violins and violas interrupt with a new theme :30
28 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Winds fall silent as the violins and violas interrupt with a new theme :30
29 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Winds answer with the same morse-like rhythm but at half the speed :51
29 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Winds answer with the same morse-like rhythm but at half the speed :51
30 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Crescendo leads to strings' acceleration of the pace with no increase in tempo 1:05
30 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Crescendo leads to strings' acceleration of the pace with no increase in tempo 1:05
31 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Beginning of coda, directly based on morse-like rhythm of the main theme :22
31 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Beginning of coda, directly based on morse-like rhythm of the main theme :22
32 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Strings reiterate small fragment of the new theme 13 times in a row :48
32 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Strings reiterate small fragment of the new theme 13 times in a row :48
33 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - A simple, rising violin phrase leads to a repeat of the Exposition :18
33 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - A simple, rising violin phrase leads to a repeat of the Exposition :18
34 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The nature and function of the Development section in sonata form: 'harmonic' rhythm explained 2:22
34 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The nature and function of the Development section in sonata form: 'harmonic' rhythm explained 2:22
35 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The nature of harmonic rhythm illustrated :35
35 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The nature of harmonic rhythm illustrated :35
36 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - A typically Beethovenian exercise in the frustration of experience :38
36 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - A typically Beethovenian exercise in the frustration of experience :38
37 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Repetitiousness and magic effected largely through instrumental colour :42
37 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Repetitiousness and magic effected largely through instrumental colour :42
38 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Then come four, almost identical bars :08
38 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Then come four, almost identical bars :08
39 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Even greater magic, with sudden switch of key and tone colour :28
39 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Even greater magic, with sudden switch of key and tone colour :28
40 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Entire Development section up to this point 1:55
40 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Entire Development section up to this point 1:55
41 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The Development continued 1:23
41 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The Development continued 1:23
42 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Increased unease and suspense as harmonic rhythm accelerates 2:03
42 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Increased unease and suspense as harmonic rhythm accelerates 2:03
43 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Arrival at the point of Recapitulation; back to the beginning, as a reminder 1:50
43 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Arrival at the point of Recapitulation; back to the beginning, as a reminder 1:50
44 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Beginning of Recapitulation :50
44 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Beginning of Recapitulation :50
45 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - More Beethovenian frustrations of expectations which he himself has just set up 1:01
45 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - More Beethovenian frustrations of expectations which he himself has just set up 1:01
46 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Harmonic rhythm speeds up, giving the impression of an accent on every beat :34
46 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Harmonic rhythm speeds up, giving the impression of an accent on every beat :34
47 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Prevailing mood restored; new theme from clarinets and bassoons :28
47 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Prevailing mood restored; new theme from clarinets and bassoons :28
48 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Violins and violas take up theme; horns, cellos, double-basses accompany :48
48 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Violins and violas take up theme; horns, cellos, double-basses accompany :48
49 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - A hush falls, followed by a return of the movement's most familiar tag in strings :58
49 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - A hush falls, followed by a return of the movement's most familiar tag in strings :58
50 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Clarinet takes up the running triplet figures of the main closing theme :32
50 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Clarinet takes up the running triplet figures of the main closing theme :32
51 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - First violins take up the opening phrase again, accompanied by double-basses :37
51 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - First violins take up the opening phrase again, accompanied by double-basses :37
52 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Beethoven slips in one last surprise; cue to complete movement :59
52 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Beethoven slips in one last surprise; cue to complete movement :59
53 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - First Movement (complete) 11:01
53 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - First Movement (complete) 11:01
54 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - General introduction; the birth of a melody 1:59
54 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - General introduction; the birth of a melody 1:59
55 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Brook music quickens; syncopated horns; theme changes hands; evocation of birdsong 1:19
55 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Brook music quickens; syncopated horns; theme changes hands; evocation of birdsong 1:19
56 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The 'motto' theme introduced by violins and treated to round-like overlappings :52
56 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The 'motto' theme introduced by violins and treated to round-like overlappings :52
57 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Transitional 'bridge' theme sets off for new key group. But is it? And does it? :39
57 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Transitional 'bridge' theme sets off for new key group. But is it? And does it? :39
58 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Will he, or won't he? Beethoven keeps us guessing 1:09
58 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Will he, or won't he? Beethoven keeps us guessing 1:09
59 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The run-up to the Second Group 1:14
59 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The run-up to the Second Group 1:14
60 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Arrival at the Second Group; but where is the actual Second Subject? :39
60 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Arrival at the Second Group; but where is the actual Second Subject? :39
61 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - A new tune is introduced by the bassoon :38
61 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - A new tune is introduced by the bassoon :38
62 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Tune is repeated three times 1:00
62 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Tune is repeated three times 1:00
63 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - ...which the full orchestra now takes up in varied form :45
63 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - ...which the full orchestra now takes up in varied form :45
64 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Theme carried by flutes and first violins in a charmingly waltz-like development :48
64 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Theme carried by flutes and first violins in a charmingly waltz-like development :48
65 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - A reminder of the precedent :14
65 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - A reminder of the precedent :14
66 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Back to the prevailing triple-metre with violins, bassoons and flutes :16
66 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Back to the prevailing triple-metre with violins, bassoons and flutes :16
67 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Another reminder of precedent... :16
67 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Another reminder of precedent... :16
68 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - ...and a cue to some unexpected departures :38
68 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - ...and a cue to some unexpected departures :38
69 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The transformational magic of Beethoven's 'tone-painting' - and a new variation :50
69 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The transformational magic of Beethoven's 'tone-painting' - and a new variation :50
70 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Conversation of clarinet, flute and oboe on the way to the Development :43
70 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Conversation of clarinet, flute and oboe on the way to the Development :43
71 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Harmonic movement emphasised by violins; oboe takes up the First Subject :38
71 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Harmonic movement emphasised by violins; oboe takes up the First Subject :38
72 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Flute and oboe discuss the First Subject, before arriving together at the Transition 1:04
72 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Flute and oboe discuss the First Subject, before arriving together at the Transition 1:04
73 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Gains in volume and intensity lead to a new key-change :47
73 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Gains in volume and intensity lead to a new key-change :47
74 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - More thematic transformation through the agency of tone-colour 1:11
74 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - More thematic transformation through the agency of tone-colour 1:11
75 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Harmonic fluidity - instability - as the central engine of the Development section 1:40
75 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Harmonic fluidity - instability - as the central engine of the Development section 1:40
76 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Harmonic instability, thematic dissolution increase, then lessen with approach of Recapitulation 1:41
76 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Harmonic instability, thematic dissolution increase, then lessen with approach of Recapitulation 1:41
77 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Recap. and transformation: key and material are right, but what a change of presentation! 1:29
77 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Recap. and transformation: key and material are right, but what a change of presentation! 1:29
78 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Just when we know that's coming, Beethoven changes the rules (or at least the harmony) :53
78 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Just when we know that's coming, Beethoven changes the rules (or at least the harmony) :53
79 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Transformation by reorchestration; switch to long sustained chords; then everything stops 1:20
79 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Transformation by reorchestration; switch to long sustained chords; then everything stops 1:20
80 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The silence is broken by voices of nightingale (flute), quail (oboe) and cuckoo (clarinet) :40
80 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The silence is broken by voices of nightingale (flute), quail (oboe) and cuckoo (clarinet) :40
81 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - First violins bring back the motto theme :12
81 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - First violins bring back the motto theme :12
82 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Cue to complete movement on CD 2 :32
82 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Cue to complete movement on CD 2 :32
83 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Second Movement (complete) 12:03
83 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Second Movement (complete) 12:03
84 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Beethoven and the Scherzo: and introduction; Part One of opening phrase taken by the strings 1:32
84 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Beethoven and the Scherzo: and introduction; Part One of opening phrase taken by the strings 1:32
85 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Immediate response; Part One is answered by a much more singing, continuous legato :23
85 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Immediate response; Part One is answered by a much more singing, continuous legato :23
86 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Entire orchestra gives out opening theme, this time fortissimo and with powerful accents 1:06
86 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Entire orchestra gives out opening theme, this time fortissimo and with powerful accents 1:06
87 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - A musical ball game. The contrast of this and the first two movements could hardly be greater :33
87 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - A musical ball game. The contrast of this and the first two movements could hardly be greater :33
88 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - After quietly teasing suspense, Beethoven mocks village band, first the oboe, then the bassoon 1:18
88 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - After quietly teasing suspense, Beethoven mocks village band, first the oboe, then the bassoon 1:18
89 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Clarinet joins in, then horns take the tune - the dance no longer boisterous but lyrical :48
89 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Clarinet joins in, then horns take the tune - the dance no longer boisterous but lyrical :48
90 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Strings sweep the village musicians aside and hurtle us into the new, boisterous 'Trio' section :46
90 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Strings sweep the village musicians aside and hurtle us into the new, boisterous 'Trio' section :46
91 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The air is alive with the sound of (mock) bagpipes, tambourines and fifes 1:00
91 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The air is alive with the sound of (mock) bagpipes, tambourines and fifes 1:00
92 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Coda; begins as the movement itself begins, but soon diverges in harmony and instrumentation 1:18
92 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Coda; begins as the movement itself begins, but soon diverges in harmony and instrumentation 1:18
93 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Original layout compressed; order of events is changed and Beethoven springs a big surprise :42
93 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Original layout compressed; order of events is changed and Beethoven springs a big surprise :42
94 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Third movement (complete) 5:14
94 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Third movement (complete) 5:14
95 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Unparalleled portrait of nature's power over humanity, with some stupendous orchestration 3:05
95 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Unparalleled portrait of nature's power over humanity, with some stupendous orchestration 3:05
96 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Self-generating form and terror of total unpredictability; 'anxiety motif' from the violins 1:34
96 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Self-generating form and terror of total unpredictability; 'anxiety motif' from the violins 1:34
97 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The 'lashing rain' motif - downward-driving arpeggios from the first violins and violas :36
97 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The 'lashing rain' motif - downward-driving arpeggios from the first violins and violas :36
98 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The 'lightning' motif, and its recurrence later in the movement :22
98 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The 'lightning' motif, and its recurrence later in the movement :22
99 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - 'Rain' motif, derived from descending scale pattern from the violins at the outset :13
99 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - 'Rain' motif, derived from descending scale pattern from the violins at the outset :13
100 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Shivering tremolandos from the strings and increasingly eerie harmonies from the wind :18
100 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Shivering tremolandos from the strings and increasingly eerie harmonies from the wind :18
101 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Steady crescendo in strings; terrifying, downward spelling-out chords in the violins 1:37
101 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Steady crescendo in strings; terrifying, downward spelling-out chords in the violins 1:37
102 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Extremes of dynamic contrasts; the unsettling, disturbing, undermining effects of chromaticism 1:02
102 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Extremes of dynamic contrasts; the unsettling, disturbing, undermining effects of chromaticism 1:02
103 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Abandonment of the melody, and most traces even of rhythm; sustained, discordant harmony :20
103 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Abandonment of the melody, and most traces even of rhythm; sustained, discordant harmony :20
104 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Storm dispersed, the sun reappears, bathing sodden earth below with its life-giving rays 1:52
104 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Storm dispersed, the sun reappears, bathing sodden earth below with its life-giving rays 1:52
105 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Cue to complete performance of Fourth Movement :09
105 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Cue to complete performance of Fourth Movement :09
106 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Fourth movement (complete) 3:55
106 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Fourth movement (complete) 3:55
107 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - 'Yodelling' figure from clarinet, then horn, then violins, who introduce the main theme :59
107 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - 'Yodelling' figure from clarinet, then horn, then violins, who introduce the main theme :59
108 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Details of instrumental magic in the interplay of horns, cellos, clarinets and bassoons 1:06
108 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Details of instrumental magic in the interplay of horns, cellos, clarinets and bassoons 1:06
109 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Main theme heard three times in a row - and yet never the same way twice 1:06
109 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Main theme heard three times in a row - and yet never the same way twice 1:06
110 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Now we get the whole orchestra, playing full out, with violins all double-stopping :36
110 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Now we get the whole orchestra, playing full out, with violins all double-stopping :36
111 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Transition to the next section, based on the last two notes of the main theme :43
111 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Transition to the next section, based on the last two notes of the main theme :43
112 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The rhythmic basis of new transition theme, first in violas, then taken up by first violins :38
112 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The rhythmic basis of new transition theme, first in violas, then taken up by first violins :38
113 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Another rhythmic detail of extended transition comes increasingly into the foreground :29
113 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Another rhythmic detail of extended transition comes increasingly into the foreground :29
114 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - ...and is then heard in expanded version, taken in sequence by the strings, from the top down :51
114 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - ...and is then heard in expanded version, taken in sequence by the strings, from the top down :51
115 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - New phrase, introduced by violins, brings us resoundingly back to the opening material 1:13
115 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - New phrase, introduced by violins, brings us resoundingly back to the opening material 1:13
116 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Main theme, re-orchestrated; unexpected drift into another key and a new, gently flowing theme 2:15
116 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Main theme, re-orchestrated; unexpected drift into another key and a new, gently flowing theme 2:15
117 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Hints of a return to main them; long 'pedal point'; running commentary from the violins :58
117 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Hints of a return to main them; long 'pedal point'; running commentary from the violins :58
118 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Main theme returns, but significantly altered, and not entirely intact :37
118 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Main theme returns, but significantly altered, and not entirely intact :37
119 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Running commentary now heard in the middle, with alternating pizzicatos both above and below :24
119 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Running commentary now heard in the middle, with alternating pizzicatos both above and below :24
120 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Part Three of main theme given to entire orchestra, leading to final appearance of Theme two 1:21
120 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Part Three of main theme given to entire orchestra, leading to final appearance of Theme two 1:21
121 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Extended coda; overlapping variations of main theme, rather in the manner of a round 2:09
121 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Extended coda; overlapping variations of main theme, rather in the manner of a round 2:09
122 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Suddenly the scene changes. A variation of the 'running commentary' cited in tracks 34 and 36 :51
122 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Suddenly the scene changes. A variation of the 'running commentary' cited in tracks 34 and 36 :51
123 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The crowning glory, as the Shepherd's Song of Thanksgiving takes on a 'heavenly' magnificence 2:10
123 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - The crowning glory, as the Shepherd's Song of Thanksgiving takes on a 'heavenly' magnificence 2:10
124 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Cue into complete performance of Fifth Movement through the 'gateway' of the Fourth 1:09
124 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Cue into complete performance of Fifth Movement through the 'gateway' of the Fourth 1:09
125 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Fourth and Fifth movements (complete) 13:47
125 Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" - Fourth and Fifth movements (complete) 13:47

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