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Here is the introduction and exposition of the themes in the first movement of Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony. He’s trying to evoke a sense of the countryside - successfully, I think. You should listen to the entire symphony when you have time. Link in next post.
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Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony is one of my favorite pieces for a few reasons. It isn’t as widely known as the 5th or the 9th. It shows Beethoven’s range - that he could produce violent pieces characterized by forward momentum, but also pieces that give off a sense of stasis. It
