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Post by christopher on Oct 10, 2009 8:07:03 GMT -8
I'm listening to the 9th symphony this morning from beginning to end. I've heard this referred to as the greatest symphony ever written. It's probably not too common for a movement other than the first to be so much more famous than the first mvt, but that's really what happened here. The first movement is excellent, but I think I enjoy any of the others more. I'm listening to the second mvt right now and basking in its wonderfulness. What an exciting and beautiful piece by turns. Excellent stuff!
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Post by Joe Irvin on Oct 10, 2009 8:49:07 GMT -8
7th Symphony, 1st Movement. I love it.
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Post by christopher on Oct 10, 2009 8:55:40 GMT -8
I'm on the wonderful 4th mvt. now of the 9th. That moment (it's about 13 minutes in on the version I've got) when the choir comes in singing that famous melody in all of its glory has got to be one of the greatest musical highlights of all time. What an amazing piece!
Edit: Joe, I can't remember the 7th right now. I'll have to see if I've got it somewhere.
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Post by Carlton the Barbarian on Oct 11, 2009 5:44:09 GMT -8
I'm listening to the 9th symphony this morning from beginning to end. I've heard this referred to as the greatest symphony ever written. Hey Chris. Which version (conductor/orchestra/date) were you listening to? There's also a cool piano version (transcribed by Franz Liszt). The piano version is amazing too. The Ode to Joy, is so simple, so beautiful. It's something I will never tire of. I tried (am still trying), to learn how to play the recorder, and this is one of the only short things I can play. I'm enamored with it. -CG
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Post by christopher on Oct 11, 2009 7:44:35 GMT -8
I have the 1966 recording of the Philadelphia orchestra and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir conducted by Eugene Ormandy. It's one of the "Great Performances" CDs, a series of classical albums that I've been very happy with.
Joe, I listened to the 7th and enjoyed the 2nd mvt. best. I'm more familiar with that mvt than any of the others, so maybe that's why. It was used to great effect, of course, in Mr. Holland's Opus.
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Post by jorgen on Oct 12, 2009 2:21:46 GMT -8
His 7th is still my favourite. I don´t know where I heard it was called "Invitación a la danza". Love the percussion, love the whole symphony. Last year I went to see a live performance and loved it (Saint-Saëns 5th piano concerto was a good addition, performed by Thibaudet (sp?). But he played the 1st movement far too quickly. Oh, well).
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Post by Joe Irvin on Oct 12, 2009 5:53:32 GMT -8
Oops, make that the 2nd movement of the 7th Symphony...
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Post by christopher on Oct 12, 2009 6:00:09 GMT -8
In that case we are agreed. I love that mvt. too.
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Post by Yavar Moradi on Oct 13, 2009 19:19:03 GMT -8
I love the first and second movements of Beethoven's 7th symphony, but unfortunately I find the last two movements trite, lacking depth, and even dare I say, ANNOYING to listen to after a while.
Beethoven's 4th symphony is completely overlooked and I think it's one of the best.
Yavar
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Post by Joe Irvin on Oct 14, 2009 1:32:10 GMT -8
Changing the subject from symphonies for a second, I played his Piano Sonata No. 49.2 1st movement for my admission to the school of music at Ohio State.
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Post by christopher on Oct 14, 2009 6:16:55 GMT -8
You played it? You must be a pretty good pianist to be accepted to Ohio State's music school. That's excellent!
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Post by Joe Irvin on Oct 14, 2009 6:26:46 GMT -8
I was passable. Did my required two years of lessons. Kinda miss it.
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Post by sdtom on Oct 18, 2009 8:10:58 GMT -8
I enjoy his 3rd symphony. Thomas
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