Episode 8.2 – Beethoven 9 Deep Dive
From the confused cosmos of the opening movement,…
An episode of the The Ghost Light Podcast (Utah Symphony | Utah Opera) podcast, hosted by Utah Symphony | Utah Opera, titled "Episode 8.2 – Beethoven 9 Deep Dive" was published on October 31, 2023 and runs 41 minutes.
October 31, 2023 ·41m · The Ghost Light Podcast (Utah Symphony | Utah Opera)
Summary
From the confused cosmos of the opening movement, to the folky and athletic scherzo, to the glorious finale. Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson take you deep into the history and subtle details of Beethoven’s magnum opus. Learn about Beethoven’s personal life at the time of writing, the contemporary reaction to the work, and what Symphony No.9 means in modern culture. And finally, why do “war horse” pieces like Beethoven’s Ninth get played so often? And how does it stay fresh to the listener?
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