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Klassik Kennen Lernen 4: Beethoven: Die Revolution in Seinen Sinfonien

8/29/2004, 7 Tracks, 1:12:55

Featuring

  • Stefan Schaub
  • Miscellaneous

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Album & Artwork

This album is part of the 'KLASSIKKENNENLERNEN' series, which aims to introduce listeners to classical music.

Source: Booklet

Historical Context

Beethoven's youth in Bonn exposed him to the music of the French Revolution, which influenced the characteristic 'tone' of his symphonies.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

The musical examples for this album, 'Beethoven: Die Revolution in seinen Sinfonien', are taken from various NAXOS CDs featuring the Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia-Orchester conducted by Béla Drahos.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Beethoven's philosophy teacher in Bonn was Eulogius Schneider, who is mentioned multiple times on this CD.

Source: Booklet

Cultural Impact

Many characteristics long considered 'typically Beethoven' were actually typical of an entire musical style: French revolutionary music, as analyzed by Arnold Schmitz in 1927.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Stefan Schaub, the author of this album's content, studied musicology, music education (Dr. phil.), and psychology.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

The album suggests that Beethoven's symphonies breathe a different spirit than those of Haydn or Mozart, making it necessary to look for additional explanations.

Source: Booklet

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