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Boydell Press Beethoven's Beginnings - From Silence to Sound by Boydell Press

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Explore the dramatic impact of Ludwig van Beethoven's musical openings with From Silence to Sound: Beethoven's Beginnings. This specialized study by Lewis Lockwood examines the ways Beethoven starts his works and the emotional, structural, and rhetorical effects these moments have on listeners. By analyzing the opening moments of nearly 200 compositions, the book provides a fresh method for understanding his musical language. This work does more than just look at Beethoven in isolation. It places his revolutionary style within the broader context of the Classical Era through a close study of how other composers of that time approached musical beginnings. Because Beethoven brought more drama and originality to his opening ideas than any other classical composer, this study offers a unique look at the foundation of his masterpieces. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the evolution of classical music and the specific techniques that define Beethoven's sound.

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Detailed analysis of the opening moments found in nearly 200 different compositions by Beethoven.

Provides a new method of analysis to help listeners understand the structural and emotional impact of musical starts.

Sets Beethoven's unique style in context by comparing his work to other compositions from the Classical Era.

Explores the rhetorical and emotional implications that opening ideas have on the listener's experience.

Written by Lewis Lockwood to provide a specialized study of musical beginnings and originality.

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Brand: Boydell Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1783274794
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Music > Styles > Classical Music
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 20 March 2020
Listed Since: 13 June 2019

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