Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeethoven
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07-06-2005, 14:41
The entire works of Ludwig Van are being played on Radio 3. Ends midnight on friday. I hope you've all been listening. Question is: what is, in your opinion, beethovens greatest work? I think i'd say the 9th for the use of choir in symphony.
Kellarly
07-06-2005, 14:58
And for those of you who are not in the UK you can listen to it here (http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/index.shtml?logo).
Cabra West
07-06-2005, 15:37
I would say the 6th, for expression and emotion
5th, the Allegro Con Brio and Allegro (1 and 4) movements...shows amazing diversity, not to mention breaks the rules (having a fast movement lead)
The Ninth, the great Symphony of Joy...
The Spotless Minds
07-06-2005, 21:13
Tough one... I heard the 7th "live" last Thursday and the 2nd part really is lovely. I'm not very "educated" so I just judge by what the music does to me. Don't really like the 5th although I understand why it's so famous, it's quite "accessible". Then of course Albumblatt/Für Elise has a special place in my heart since it's the only one I can play properly. :D
The Ninth, the great Symphony of Joy...
Just curious...the entire 9th, or just the 4th mvt (the Ode to Joy)?
I haven't heard the whole thing, and was just curious if it lived up to the really famous 4th mvt
Westmorlandia
07-06-2005, 23:58
I actually think the Moonlight Sonata is his best piece. It just has that magic quality that makes you feel like you'll never understand it, and would never want to. His symphonies are impressive but a little too.. structured? I don't know, it's hard to pin down. The Moonlight Sonata is so personal.
I have the 5th as my ringtone though. ;)
The "Scherzo" from his ninth. Of course, i really don't care for beethoven.