Jan Swafford
Undertone
The Evolution of Beethoven's Legacy
Beethoven's true greatness is not solely attributed to his heroic phase but also to his late string quartets and sonatas, where he ventured into uncharted territory and achieved remarkable feats. While his heroic phase is celebrated for works like the Eroica and Fifth Symphony, it was the late pieces that truly defined his legacy. The Romantics were heavily influenced by his middle period works, such as the Fifth Symphony and the Rzamowski string quartets. The complexity of the Ninth Symphony made it challenging for conductors of Beethoven's time, and it wasn't until the later 19th century that it gained widespread recognition, coinciding with the rise of virtuoso conductors.
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