- 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.)
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Five inspiring Classical movements
Here, in my opinion, are five of the most inspiring Classical movements: