The Ninth: Beethoven and the World in 1824
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (968 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0812969073 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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Yi-Peng said A lovingly written paean to the Beethoven Choral from Harvey Sachs. Since Beethoven's Ninth Symphony was first presented, there have been many books and papers about this composition. This Sachs book may not be the last word on the subject, but it is still an accessible, lovingly written paean to the symphony and its zeitgeist.Sachs writes in a lively, engaging style. Sometimes his sentences may be long, but the train of thought is still easy to follow. The prose does not become stuffy and off-putting to readers who are just coming to this music.Sachs lays out the book in four clear parts. He begins by giving us the background of the symphony . Harvey Sachs Enjoyable Book provides Historical context for Beethoven's Monumental Work of Artistry & Expression! Beethoven = a name that signifies the very best most accomplished Music compositions of the past 300+ years (and perhaps All Time) => his Ninth Symphony representing the Best of the best!But as is documented in Harvey Sachs highly enjoyable & informative book = "The Ninth: Beethoven and the World of 182Harvey Sachs Enjoyable Book provides Historical context for Beethoven's Monumental Work of Artistry & Expression! Book & Music thief, from HI Beethoven = a name that signifies the very best most accomplished Music compositions of the past 300+ years (and perhaps All Time) => his Ninth Symphony representing the Best of the best!But as is documented in Harvey Sachs highly enjoyable & informative book = "The Ninth: Beethoven and the World of 1824" this milestone Symphonic Work, and of course Beethoven himself, did not exist in a historical vacuum - Ludwig Van Beethoven was profoundly impacted by the burgeoning philosophies of his Time and really became an integral part of the artistic milieu of free-thinking expressive. " this milestone Symphonic Work, and of course Beethoven himself, did not exist in a historical vacuum - Ludwig Van Beethoven was profoundly impacted by the burgeoning philosophies of his Time and really became an integral part of the artistic milieu of free-thinking expressive. "A Good Analysis Of The 9th" according to Alan Beggerow. For some, this book may reach too far. It not only deals with arguably one of the most influential and magnificent works of art ever created, Beethoven's 9th Symphony, but with the way the world was in the year of its premiere in 182A Good Analysis Of The 9th Alan Beggerow For some, this book may reach too far. It not only deals with arguably one of the most influential and magnificent works of art ever created, Beethoven's 9th Symphony, but with the way the world was in the year of its premiere in 1824.I found the middle section that dealt with Beethoven's contemporaries Pushkin, Lord Byron and others interesting. The author draws connections between the thoughts of these men and how they were shaped (and influenced by each other) during their lifetimes.The section that deals with the analysis of Beethoven's 9th is excellent. Whenever an attemp. .I found the middle section that dealt with Beethoven's contemporaries Pushkin, Lord Byron and others interesting. The author draws connections between the thoughts of these men and how they were shaped (and influenced by each other) during their lifetimes.The section that deals with the analysis of Beethoven's 9th is excellent. Whenever an attemp
In this unconventional, provocative book, Beethoven’s masterwork becomes a prism through which we may view the politics, aesthetics, and overall climate of the era. Described in vibrant detail by eminent musicologist Harvey Sachs, this symbol of freedom and joy was so unorthodox that it amazed and confused listeners at its unveiling—yet it became a standard for subsequent generations of creative artists, and its composer came to embody the Romantic cult of genius. The premier of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony in Vienna on May 7, 1824, was the most significant artistic event of the year—and the work remains one of the most precedent-shattering and influential compositions in the history of music. Part biography, part history, part memoir, The Ninth brilliantly explores the intricacies of Beethoven’s last symphony—how it brought forth the power of the individual while celebrating the collective spirit of humanity.
Just why the composer and his works endure is the question behind this absorbing book by music historian Sachs (Toscanini). From Publishers Weekly Starred Review. All rights reserved. Using the year 1824 and the premiere of the Ninth as ground zero, Sachs reviews the literary, artistic, and social movements of the time, noting how Beethoven's innovative symphony (the first with a vocal score) and its themes of equality and redemption no doubt challenged the resurgent conservatism among Europe's monarchies. (Apr.)Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Beethoven wasn't always a cultural icon. In the book's last chapter, Sachs deals with the impact and legacy of B