Films for the Humanities and Sciences

Theory and Practice

In the Pastoral Symphony, Beethoven was trying to conjure up his impressions of the countryside around Vienna. But how exactly did he translate those images into his music? This program explores the fundamental role played by music theory in the practice of composition, and examines the relationship between the rigors of theoretical training and the “inspirational” image of the great composers. The particular training of Beethoven and Handel is revealed by examining portions of their working manuscripts. Produced by the Open University. (25 minutes)

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Item#: BVL6324
Copyright date: ©1994
DVD ISBN 978-0-7365-6528-8

Part of the Series : Understanding Music


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