Beethoven Symphony 1

Symphonies with slow introduction: 1,2,4,7

n°7 particular

Meaning of introduction

-Affirmation of tonality. It comes through tonal ambiguity

-It is often devoid of relevant thematic material

Classical introduction

-Open form
-Wandering harmony (look Schoenberg text)

The semitone is the founding element of the symphony n * 1

Watch the flute line in the introduction

First movement analysis

Sonata form

● Exposition 96 bars

● Development 70 bars mm.110-178

● Recapitulation 81 bars (is not thematic but harmonical C.Rosen Classical Style) mm.178-259
The beginning of a new section is marked by a harmony in root position

● Coda 35 bars mm.260-298

Homework:

Check bars number of E/D/R in every symphony

Check structure of the orchestra in every beethoven symphony

In Symphony n*1 you can find a typical classical orchestra with “legni a 2” 2 cl, 2 fl ecc.

The metronome

The last quatrain of the last bar of the introduction is usually performed at the time of the next Allegro