Lesson 5 Flashcards
What was occurring on the world stage during Beethoven’s time?
American Revolution, French Revolution, Napoleon, industrial revolution
what affected Beethoven’s music?
The french revolution and the napoleonic wars
what are the three periods of Beethoven’s work?
1770-1802 (early vienna years)
1802-1814 (dramatic works, expressionism, post depression)
1815-1827 (moer introspective works, started to lose his hearing)
Beethoven 1802 declaration?
the Heiligenstadt Testament
What was beethoven’s early music like?
matched the musical styles of the time, wrote most of his piano pieces here
Beethoven’s middle music?
Post depression music, very dramatic and emotional, brought him great popularity
Beethoven’s late music?
much more complex and introspective, music made for the connoisseurs
Beethoven’s Sonata?
Piano Sonata in c minor op. 13 1st movement (pathetique)
When was Piano sonata in c minor written? what are some main points of it?
written in 1797-98, published 1799, used title “patheique” as an evocative marketing tool, piece is emotional; c minor evokes grumpy and sad feelings
Beethoven’s well known symphony?
Symophony no. 3 in e flat major, op. 55 “Eroica” 1st movement
What is important about Eroica?
It revolutionized music. it used large dynamic contrasts, had a fascinating orchestration, and was louder than anything ever seen before. Addition of a third horn
when was Eroica written?
1804
What are some of the main ideas behind romanticism?
Self expression, conveying emotion and individualism
what two elements of classical music did romantic composers leave behind?
Balance and order
characteristics of Romantic period music?
large dynamic contrasts, rubato, grandiose or small compositions, more diverse and creative harmonies
