Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Five inspiring Classical movements

Here, in my opinion, are five of the most inspiring Classical movements:
  • Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92, first movement, Poco sostenuto-Vivace. (It's no wonder this movement accompanied Snoopy delivering eggs in "It's The Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown." It evokes a powerful, seize-the-day attitude.)
  • Debussy: Nocturnes, second movement, "Festivals" (An intense workout for strings, winds, and brass.  Power and bombast, as they ought to be conveyed.)
  • Schuman: New England Triptych, third movement, "Chester" (A majestic movement suitable for Independence Day.)
  • Respighi: Pines Of Rome, fourth movement, Pines Of The Appian Way (Fit accompaniment for marching into battle when your side's victory is imminent.)
  • Brahms: Serenade No. 1 in D, Op. 11, fifth movement, Scherzo. (A movement appropriate for welcoming Spring with joyous brass and winds.)