Beethoven: Eroica Symphony

Zusammenfassung The 'Eroica' Symphony is perhaps Beethoven's most provocative work. Its unprecedented design and its powerful emotional impact forever redefined the potential of musical expression. This study focuses on Beethoven's unique ability to imbue traditional forms with the idealism of his philosophical mentor! Friedrich Schiller. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. From revolution to Empire: overview; 2. Compositional genesis; 3. The dedication to Napoleon Bonaparte; 4. Reception; 5. Aesthetic background; 6. Interpretation.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas Sipe
• Assisted by: Julian Rushton (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.09.1998
• EAN: 9780521475624
• ISBN: 978-0-521-47562-4
• No. of pages: 160
• Series: Cambridge Music Handbooks
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Music > Miscellaneous