The Elemental Powers of Beethoven

[Amalie]

What do members think of this dramatic impression of Beethoven?
Beethoven seems to be the focus of a swirling and intense depiction of the ages of man. I particularly like the biblical almost biblical overtones of the picture with the sense that we have of Beethoven as a sort of divine and almost omnipotent creator, with humanity being infused with his spirit. It seems a very hopeful picture to me in some way, which I trust is a good omen for the start of the New Year!
I particularly love the way in which it mirrors the impression Beethoven's music has on us of stirring up emotions.

You can view the picture at - 2004-LvBeethoven.com
http://www.lvbeethoven.com/2004.html




[This message has been edited by Amalie (edited January 02, 2004).]

[Pastorali]

Originally posted by Amalie:


What do members think of this dramatic impression of Beethoven?
Beethoven seems to be the focus of a swirling and intense depiction of the ages of man. I particularly like the biblical almost biblical overtones of the picture with the sense the we have of Beethoven as a sort of divine and almost omnipotent creator, with humanity being infused with his spirit. It seems a very hopeful picture to me in some way, which I trust is a good omen for the start of the New Year!
I particularly love the way in which it mirrors the impression Beethoven's music has on us of stirring up emotions.

You can view the picture at - 2004-LvBeethoven.com
http://www.lvbeethoven.com/2004.html

Happy New Year Amalie!
What a dramatic way you start into the new year! It's a great image of elementary power. Beethoven as a thunderstorm!!! fresh and cleaning...I could listen to the 5th, or the first two mvmnts of the 9th, also why not the Eroica...

To give you an antipode, something smooth, warm, just waiting for springtime...
http://www.beethoven.li/seitenaufbau.../natur/11.html



[This message has been edited by Pastorali (edited January 01, 2004).]

[Rod]

Originally posted by Amalie:

What do members think of this dramatic impression of Beethoven?
Beethoven seems to be the focus of a swirling and intense depiction of the ages of man. I particularly like the biblical almost biblical overtones of the picture with the sense that we have of Beethoven as a sort of divine and almost omnipotent creator, with humanity being infused with his spirit. It seems a very hopeful picture to me in some way, which I trust is a good omen for the start of the New Year!
I particularly love the way in which it mirrors the impression Beethoven's music has on us of stirring up emotions.

You can view the picture at - 2004-LvBeethoven.com
http://www.lvbeethoven.com/2004.html


[This message has been edited by Amalie (edited January 02, 2004).]

Well, Beethoven's dramatic sence is perfect, unlike that of the vast majority of the other 'big name' composers. This combined with a genuine and natural sence expression combines to create the elevated effect produced in Beethoven's music. I agree one gets the latent impression of elemental forces at work, but then composition for Beethoven was as necessary as breathing air. But I always say the composer as a person is always revealed through his work.

The picture is ok, but call me old fashioned but I prefer some of his contemporary portraits!

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"If I were but of noble birth..." - Rod Corkin



[This message has been edited by Rod (edited January 02, 2004).]

[Amalie]

Yes Rod, I totally agree,
Interestingly,- I think I am right in saying, we can't really say the same for Mozart regarding revealing himself through his work. He went through sufferings in later years of his short life, but that is not really reflective in the brilliant pure textures of his music, perhaps with the exeption of the 'Jupiter Symphony'.



[This message has been edited by Amalie (edited January 02, 2004).]

[Rod]

Originally posted by Amalie:

Yes Rod, I totally agree,
Interestingly,- I think I am right in saying, we can't really say the same for Mozart regarding revealing himself through his work. He went through sufferings in later years of his short life, but that is not really reflective in the brilliant pure textures of his music, perhaps with the exeption of the 'Jupiter Symphony'.

[This message has been edited by Amalie (edited January 02, 2004).]

I did not mean this in the literal sence, Beethoven himself is not always transparent in this respect. I was not referring to the music always reflecting particilar life circumstances, but rather a general 'wholistic' impression of the artist over time.


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"If I were but of noble birth..." - Rod Corkin