Beethoven Symphony No. 6 Op. 68 F Major
Ludwig Van Beethoven (1780-1827) was born in Bonn Germany. At the age of 22 he moved to Vienna, the music capital of Europe.
He was a prodigious composer and virtuoso pianist. He composed works in many of the genres of Classical music, including symphonies, concertos, string quartets, piano sonatas and opera.
His later works began to be associated with the Romantic style as does Symphony No. 6 with its focus on nature.
Beethoven composed nine symphonies. Symphony No. 6 was composed in 1808 and is known as a "program" symphony with the theme of the outdoor world of nature.
The symphony evokes the sounds and sensations of a day and a night in the outdoors. The musical sounds of birds, the wind and rushing water are celebrated.
This symphony represents another break from his prior symphonies and a continuation of his personally expressive style.
If you like, please subscribe to Sunrise77Music - Thank you
25
views
Beethoven Symphony No. 4 Op. 60 B Flat Major
Ludwig Van Beethoven (1780-1827) was born in Bonn Germany. At the age of 22 he moved to Vienna, the music capital of Europe.
He was a prodigious composer and virtuoso pianist. He composed works in many of the genres of classical music, including symphonies, concertos, string quartets, piano sonatas and opera.
Beethoven composed nine symphonies. Symphony No. 4 was composed in 1806 and represented a break from the wildly expressive style of Symphony No. 3 and Symphony 5,
despite the fact it was composed at the same time of his Symphony No. 5 composition.
Symphony No. 4 marked a brief return to the "classical" style with a more cheerful and upbeat emotional evocation.
If you like, please subscribe to Sunrise77Music - Thank you
13
views
Beethoven Symphony No. 5 Op. 67 C Minor
Ludwig Van Beethoven (1780-1827) was born in Bonn Germany. At the age of 22 he moved to Vienna, the music capital of Europe.
He was a prodigious composer and virtuoso pianist. He composed works in many of the genres of Classical music, including symphonies, concertos, string quartets, piano sonatas and opera. His later works
began to be associated with the Romantic style.
Beethoven composed nine symphonies. Symphony No. 5 was composed between 1804 and 1808 among a number of other works at the time. Syphony No. 5 represents Beethoven's fully developed personally expressive style.
This type of musical style became popular in the Romantic era and was a total break from the prior Classical style.
Symphony No. 5 contrasts music in the key of C Minor with music in the key of C Major to evoke the dramatic struggle between light and dark and hope and despair.
The Symphony has become a cultural icon with it's beginning "fate motive" short-short-short-long musical sequence.
If you like, please subscribe to Sunrise77Music - Thank you
7
views
Beethoven Symphony No. 3 Op. 55 E Flat Major
Ludwig Van Beethoven (1780-1827) was born in Bonn Germany. At the age of 22 he moved to Vienna, the music capital of Europe.
He was a prodigious composer and virtuoso pianist. He composed works in many of the genres of classical music, including symphonies, concertos, string quartets, piano sonatas and opera.
Beethoven composed nine symphonies. Symphony No. 3 was composed in 1803 and has been universally considered revolutionary in the sense of transitioning from clear, balanced melodic lines of the Classical era to an increasingly personally expressive type of music.
Beethoven's music at this time was at threshold of two musical eras; the Classical era and the Romantic era. Romantic era music increasingly focused on the expression of strong personal emotions and feelings and an awareness and reverence of the world of nature.
Symphony No. 3 was titled "Eroica", "the heroic symphony". Symphony No. 3 is Beethoven's musical statement of the heroic temperament. Strongly contrasting major and minor modes in the symphony as well as dramatic swings in the dynamics of the music contribute to "heroic struggle" of the music.
The evolution of his compositional works clearly reflect the "individualistic" spirit of the time that remains with us today.
If you like, please subscribe to Sunrise77Music - Thank you
7
views
Beethoven Symphony No. 2 Op. 36 D Major
Ludwig Van Beethoven (1780-1827) was born in Bonn Germany. At the age of 22 he moved to Vienna, the music capital of Europe.
He was a prodigous composer and virtuoso pianist. He composed works in many of the genres of classical music, including symphonies, concertos, string quartets, piano sonatas and opera.
Beethoven composed nine symphonies. Symphony No. 2 was composed in 1802 and was fairly consistent with the classical Viennese style of clear lyrical and melodic musical lines with an emphasis on balance.
Although, he was beginning to revolutionize his musical vision of the classical symphony which came to fruition in his subsequent Symphony No. 3.
During this time he was becoming increasingly frustrated and depressed with the gradual loss of his hearing. His works began to echo the life struggle between light and dark, hope and despair.
The evolution of his compositional works clearly reflect the "individualistic" spirit of the time that remains with us today.
If you like, please subscribe to Sunrise77Music - Thank you
32
views
1
comment
Beethoven Symphony No. 1 Op. 21 C Major
Ludwig Van Beethoven (1780-1827) was born in Bonn Germany. At the age of 22 he moved to Vienna, the music capital of Europe.
He was a prodigous composer and virtuoso pianist. He composed works in many of the genres of classical music, including symphonies, concertos, string quartets, piano sonatas and opera.
Beethoven composed nine symphonies. Symphony No. 1 was composed in 1800 and was consistent with the classical Viennese style of clear lyrical and melodic musical lines with an emphasis on balance.
Symphony No.1 reflects the classical style of Mozart and Haydn. A classical style that Beethoven would later revolutionize in subsequent symphonies and works.
The evolution of his compositional works clearly reflect the "individualistic" spirit of the time that remains with us today.
If you like, please subscribe to Sunrise77Music - Thank you
35
views
1
comment
Chopin Prelude Op. 28 No.24 D Minor
Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) was born near Warsaw Poland. He was a virtuoso pianist and comnposer who primarily composed works for the piano. He was considered one of the greatest Romantic era musicians.
His works evoke the lilting Romantic era focus on emotions and the individual. He composed 24 Preludes one in each of the major and minor keys. Each prelude is a short stand-alone composition that evokes
a particular emotion or thought. Ironically, preludes traditionally represented a musical work that introduced another musical work. Chopin's preludes were composed as stand-alone musical compositions
signifying a break with tradition.
If you like, please subscribe to Sunrise77Music - Thank you
18
views
Chopin Prelude Op. 28 No. 20 C Minor
Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) was born near Warsaw Poland. He was a virtuoso pianist and comnposer who primarily composed works for the piano. He was considered one of the greatest Romantic era musicians.
His works evoke the lilting Romantic era focus on emotions and the individual. He composed 24 Preludes one in each of the major and minor keys. Each prelude is a short stand-alone composition that evokes
a particular emotion or thought. Ironically, preludes traditionally represented a musical work that introduced another musical work. Chopin's preludes were composed as stand-alone musical compositions
signifying a break with tradition.
If you like, please subscribe to Sunrise77Music - Thank you
16
views
Chopin Prelude Op.28 No. 2 A Minor
Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) was born near Warsaw Poland. He was a virtuoso pianist and comnposer who primarily composed works for the piano. He was considered one of the greatest Romantic era musicians.
His works evoke the lilting Romantic era focus on emotions and the individual. He composed 24 Preludes one in each of the major and minor keys. Each prelude is a short stand-alone composition that evokes
a particular emotion or thought. Ironically, preludes traditionally represented a musical work that introduced another musical work. Chopin's preludes were composed as stand-alone musical compositions
signifying a break with tradition.
If you like, please subscribe to Sunrise77Music - Thank you
16
views
Chopin Prelude Op. 28 No. 13 F Sharp Major
Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) was born near Warsaw Poland. He was a virtuoso pianist and comnposer who primarily composed works for the piano. He was considered one of the greatest Romantic era musicians.
His works evoke the lilting Romantic era focus on emotions and the individual. He composed 24 Preludes one in each of the major and minor keys. Each prelude is a short stand-alone composition that evokes
a particular emotion or thought. Ironically, preludes traditionally represented a musical work that introduced another musical work. Chopin's preludes were composed as stand-alone musical compositions
signifying a break with tradition.
If you like, please subscribe to Sunrise77Music - Thank you
13
views
Chopin Prelude Op. 28 No.4 E minor
Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) was born near Warsaw Poland. He was a virtuoso pianist and comnposer who primarily composed works for the piano. He was considered one of the greatest Romantic era musicians.
His works evoke the lilting Romantic era focus on emotions and the individual. He composed 24 Preludes one in each of the major and minor keys. Each prelude is a short stand-alone composition that evokes
a particular emotion or thought. Ironically, preludes traditionally represented a musical work that introduced another musical work. Chopin's preludes were composed as stand-alone musical compositions
signifying a break with tradition.
If you like, please subscribe to Sunrise77Music - Thank you
8
views
Chopin Prelude Op. 28 No.17 A Flat Major
Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) was born near Warsaw Poland. He was a virtuoso pianist and comnposer who primarily composed works for the piano. He was considered one of the greatest Romantic era musicians.
His works evoke the lilting Romantic era focus on emotions and the individual. He composed 24 Preludes one in each of the major and minor keys. Each prelude is a short stand-alone composition that evokes
a particular emotion or thought. Ironically, preludes traditionally represented a musical work that introduced another musical work. Chopin's preludes were composed as stand-alone musical compositions
signifying a break with tradition.
If you like, please subscribe to Sunrise77Music - Thank you
9
views
Chopin Prelude Op. 28 No.15 D Flat Major
Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) was born near Warsaw Poland. He was a virtuoso pianist and comnposer who primarily composed works for the piano. He was considered one of the greatest Romantic era musicians.
His works evoke the lilting Romantic era focus on emotions and the individual. He composed 24 Preludes one in each of the major and minor keys. Each prelude is a short stand-alone composition that evokes
a particular emotion or thought. Ironically, preludes traditionally represented a musical work that introduced another musical work. Chopin's preludes were composed as stand-alone musical compositions
signifying a break with tradition.
If you like, please subscribe to Sunrise77Music - Thank you
9
views
Chopin Nocturne Op. 9 No.2 E Flat Major
Frederic Chopin composed 21 nocturnes "night music" for the solo piano. His nocturnes evoke a dreamy, lyrical song-like feeling characteristic of Romantic era music. Chopin's nocturnes are considered among the finest of short solo works for the piano.
Sunrise77music - Thank you
11
views
1
comment
Brahms Hungarian Dance No.5 F Sharp Minor
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) was born in Hamburg, Germany and spent most of his life in Vienna. Brahms was a virtuoso pianist and was regarded as one of the leading composers of the Romantic Era (1820-1900).
Somwhere along the way, Brahms was introduced to “gypsy-style” music by the Hungarian violinist Ede Reményi. His 21 Hungarian Dances were heavily influenced by the themes and forms of Hungarian folk music. Brahms
contemporary and fellow Hungarian composer Franz Liszt was also influenced by these traditional folk music forms.
One of the characteristics of 19th Century romantic music was a homage and incorporaton of various folk music themes and dance forms.
Brahms did not disappoint. Please enjoy the Hungarian Dance music of Johannes Brahms.
7
views
Brahms Hungarian Dance No.8 A Minor
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) was born in Hamburg, Germany and spent most of his life in Vienna. Brahms was a virtuoso pianist and was regarded as one of the leading composers of the Romantic Era (1820-1900).
Somwhere along the way, Brahms was introduced to “gypsy-style” music by the Hungarian violinist Ede Reményi. His 21 Hungarian Dances were heavily influenced by the themes and forms of Hungarian folk music. Brahms
contemporary and fellow Hungarian composer Franz Liszt was also influenced by these traditional folk music forms.
One of the characteristics of 19th Century romantic music was a homage and incorporaton of various folk music themes and dance forms.
Brahms did not disappoint. Please enjoy the Hungarian Dance music of Johannes Brahms.
4
views
Debussy Clair de lune
Claude Debussy's iconic atonal masterpiece - Welcome to the 20th Century
38
views
Chopin Nocturne Op. 55 No.2 E Flat Major
Frederic Chopin composed 21 nocturnes "night music" for the solo piano. His nocturnes evoke a dreamy, lyrical song-like feeling characteristic of Romantic era music. Chopin's nocturnes are considered among the finest of short solo works for the piano.
Sunrise77music - Thank you
4
views
Chopin Nocturne Op. 37 No.2 G Major
Frederic Chopin composed 21 nocturnes "night music" for the solo piano. His nocturnes evoke a dreamy, lyrical song-like feeling characteristic of Romantic era music. Chopin's nocturnes are considered among the finest of short solo works for the piano.
Sunrise77music - Thank you
3
views
Chopin Nocturne Op. 37 No.1 G Minor
Frederic Chopin composed 21 nocturnes "night music" for the solo piano. His nocturnes evoke a dreamy, lyrical song-like feeling characteristic of Romantic era music. Chopin's nocturnes are considered among the finest of short solo works for the piano.
Sunrise77music - Thank you
3
views
Chopin Nocturne Op. 15 No.3 G Minor
Frederic Chopin composed 21 nocturnes "night music" for the solo piano. His nocturnes evoke a dreamy, lyrical song-like feeling characteristic of Romantic era music. Chopin's nocturnes are considered among the finest of short solo works for the piano.
Sunrise77music - Thank you
8
views
Brahms Hungarian Dance No.2 D Minor
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) was born in Hamburg, Germany and spent most of his life in Vienna. Brahms was a virtuoso pianist and was regarded as one of the leading composers of the Romantic Era (1820-1900).
Somwhere along the way, Brahms was introduced to “gypsy-style” music by the Hungarian violinist Ede Reményi. His 21 Hungarian Dances were heavily influenced by the themes and forms of Hungarian folk music. Brahms
contemporary and fellow Hungarian composer Franz Liszt was also influenced by these traditional folk music forms.
One of the characteristics of 19th Century romantic music was a homage and incorporaton of various folk music themes and dance forms.
Brahms did not disappoint. Please enjoy the Hungarian Dance music of Johannes Brahms.
2
views
Beethoven Moonlight Sonata
Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor dedicated to Countess Julie "Giulietta" Guicciardi.
Beautiful Beethoven music.
2
views
Brahms Hungarian Dance No.1 G Minor
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) was born in Hamburg, Germany and spent most of his life in Vienna. Brahms was a virtuoso pianist and was regarded as one of the leading composers of the Romantic Era (1820-1900).
Somwhere along the way, Brahms was introduced to “gypsy-style” music by the Hungarian violinist Ede Reményi. His 21 Hungarian Dances were heavily influenced by the themes and forms of Hungarian folk music. Brahms
contemporary and fellow Hungarian composer Franz Liszt was also influenced by these traditional folk music forms.
One of the characteristics of 19th Century romantic music was a homage and incorporaton of various folk music themes and dance forms.
Brahms did not disappoint. Please enjoy the Hungarian Dance music of Johannes Brahms.
2
views