Beethoven Symphony No. 3, "Eroica"
Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast
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Competitive Themes and a Despairing Fugue
The speaker discusses how Beethoven incorporates multiple themes in a competitive and tense manner in his Symphony No. 3, "Eroica". They highlight the despairing and defiant nature of a fugue in the piece, evoking visuals of mourners and their despair. The chapter also explores the structure and musical techniques used in this section, including the use of a bass line with a tantrum-like quality.
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