MUSI 1001 Lecture 26: Classical Music
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Prince esterhazy"s orchestra was never larger than 25 musicians. Ris in genre"s popularity tied to growth of public concerts. Larger halls and largr audienc necessitated a larger, more colourful orchesta. Symphonies, 39, 40 & 41 were composed in a six-week period. Style conveys an introspective mood of tragedy and despair (influenced by the strum und drang mvt of the 1760"s-early 70"s. Falling half step used throughout the history of music to suggest pain and suffering. Omit"s the trumpets and drums that would suggest a more festive work. First ,movement a textbook: example of sonata-allegro form. The most historically important genre of chamber music. Known as the father of the string quartet . No conductor, performers function equally and communicate directly amount themselves. Based on a lifetime of experiences and premonition of early death. Melody composed in jan 1797- response to military and political events (napoleon invaded austria empire, 1796 )
