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Music of the Classical Period

Music of the Classical Period

Unlike Baroque music that is fancy and ornamented, Classical music is simple and unornamented.

Unlike Baroque music that is fancy and ornamented, Classical music is simple and unornamented.

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Why the change?Why the change?

Classicism Simple lines and elegance of ancient Greeks and Romans were being used by artists, architects and composers

Clearer division between parts Brighter contrasts and color Simplicity rather than complexity Melody rather than harmony important

Classicism Simple lines and elegance of ancient Greeks and Romans were being used by artists, architects and composers

Clearer division between parts Brighter contrasts and color Simplicity rather than complexity Melody rather than harmony important

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What makes it Classical?What makes it Classical?The best word to describe the Classical time period is BALANCE.

The architecture, music, and art work was all symmetrical and balanced.

Musical effects were removed and dramatic effects were diminished.

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The ParthenonThe Parthenon

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Monticello

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The Oath of the Horatii The Oath of the Horatii by Jacques-Louis David

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Simple Music vs. Complex Music

Simple Music vs. Complex Music

Minuet and Trio by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Simple Music vs. Complex Music

Simple Music vs. Complex Music

Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by J. S. Bach

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The PianoforteThe Pianoforte

By the end of the Classical period, many improvements had been made by Christofori as well as other craftsman, making it one of the most important developments of the period.

By the end of the Classical period, many improvements had been made by Christofori as well as other craftsman, making it one of the most important developments of the period.

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In 1709, the first pianoforte was developed by Christofori in Italy.

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Why was the Pianoforte Important?Why was the Pianoforte Important?

The pianoforte allowed the performer to create crescendos and diminuendos as well as being able to play loud and soft at the same time.

The pianoforte allowed the performer to create crescendos and diminuendos as well as being able to play loud and soft at the same time.

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Because the pianoforte allowed for more expression, ornamentation and improvisation were no longer needed.

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Music of the Classical Period

Music of the Classical Period

Important forms of the Classical Period include…

Symphony

Sonata

Sonatina

Serenade

Important forms of the Classical Period include…

Symphony

Sonata

Sonatina

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The SymphonyThe Symphony

The Classical symphony was developed in the 17th century.

A symphony is a large, 4 movement work for an orchestra.

The 1st movement is fast. The second movement is slow. The 3rd movement is a minuet or trio in #4time. The 4th movement is often very fast.

The Classical symphony was developed in the 17th century.

A symphony is a large, 4 movement work for an orchestra.

The 1st movement is fast. The second movement is slow. The 3rd movement is a minuet or trio in #4time. The 4th movement is often very fast.

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The SonataThe Sonata

• The sonata is for a solo instrument and consists of four movements.

• The 1st movement contains three sections.

• The first section is the Exposition. In this section the theme is stated.

The second section is the Development. In this section, the theme is altered or changed in some way.

The third section is the Recapitulation. This section restates the original theme.

• The sonata is for a solo instrument and consists of four movements.

• The 1st movement contains three sections.

• The first section is the Exposition. In this section the theme is stated.

The second section is the Development. In this section, the theme is altered or changed in some way.

The third section is the Recapitulation. This section restates the original theme.

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The SonatinaThe Sonatina

• The sonatina is for a solo instrument and consists of four movements.

• It is the same as the sonata but shorter in length.

• The 1st movement contains three sections.

• The first section is the Exposition. In this section the theme is stated.

The second section is the Development. In this section, the theme is altered or changed in some way.

The third section is the Recapitulation. This section restates the original theme.

• The sonatina is for a solo instrument and consists of four movements.

• It is the same as the sonata but shorter in length.

• The 1st movement contains three sections.

• The first section is the Exposition. In this section the theme is stated.

The second section is the Development. In this section, the theme is altered or changed in some way.

The third section is the Recapitulation. This section restates the original theme.

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SerenadesSerenades

•An instrumental composition for a small ensemble intended for evening entertainment.

•An instrumental composition for a small ensemble intended for evening entertainment.

• A love song sung in the evening below the beloved’s window.

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Franz Joseph HaydnHis Childhood

Franz Joseph HaydnHis Childhood

Haydn was born in Austria in 1732.

He lived until 1809.

He was born into a musical family.

At the age of 5, he was sent to live with and learn music from a relative who lived near Vienna.

At the age of 8, he sang in the Vienna Boys’ Choir. He sang with the choir for nine years.

Haydn was born in Austria in 1732.

He lived until 1809.

He was born into a musical family.

At the age of 5, he was sent to live with and learn music from a relative who lived near Vienna.

At the age of 8, he sang in the Vienna Boys’ Choir. He sang with the choir for nine years.

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St. Stephen’s CathedralSt. Stephen’s Cathedral

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Franz Joseph HaydnHis Life

Franz Joseph HaydnHis Life

Haydn was good friends with Mozart and a teacher of Beethoven!

In 1790, he married Maria Anna Keller. It was an unhappy marriage.

Haydn was good friends with Mozart and a teacher of Beethoven!

In 1790, he married Maria Anna Keller. It was an unhappy marriage.

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Franz Joseph HaydnFranz Joseph Haydn

Haydn was known to have a good sense of humor.

Once the prince made his orchestra stay 2 months longer than usual at his country home. Haydn composed “The Farewell Symphony.” One by one, the players got up and left the stage. Haydn had made his point and the next day, the prince allowed the orchestra to return home to their families.

Haydn was known to have a good sense of humor.

Once the prince made his orchestra stay 2 months longer than usual at his country home. Haydn composed “The Farewell Symphony.” One by one, the players got up and left the stage. Haydn had made his point and the next day, the prince allowed the orchestra to return home to their families.

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Symphony No. 45by Haydn

(1772)

“Farewell Symphony”

Symphony No. 45by Haydn

(1772)

“Farewell Symphony”

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Franz Joseph HaydnFranz Joseph Haydn In conjunction with his sense of humor, Haydn wrote the “Surprise” Symphony. The surprise comes in the second movement when there suddenly is a very loud chord.

Haydn supposedly said that it “will make the women jump.” Actually it probably made men and women jump!

Concerts in the 1790’s were very long and audience members tended to fall asleep.

In conjunction with his sense of humor, Haydn wrote the “Surprise” Symphony. The surprise comes in the second movement when there suddenly is a very loud chord.

Haydn supposedly said that it “will make the women jump.” Actually it probably made men and women jump!

Concerts in the 1790’s were very long and audience members tended to fall asleep.

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Symphony No. 94by Haydn

(1791)

“The Surprise Symphony”

Symphony No. 94by Haydn

(1791)

“The Surprise Symphony”

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Franz Joseph HaydnHis Career

Franz Joseph HaydnHis Career

Haydn supported himself by performing, teaching, playing the organ in church, and accompanying singers.

At age 29, the wealthy Hungarian noble family by the name of Esterhazy, hired him as a Kapellmeister. A Kapellmeister is a director of a choir or orchestra.

Haydn supported himself by performing, teaching, playing the organ in church, and accompanying singers.

At age 29, the wealthy Hungarian noble family by the name of Esterhazy, hired him as a Kapellmeister. A Kapellmeister is a director of a choir or orchestra. The orchestra he conducted became

known as one of the finest of the time.

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Franz Joseph HaydnHis Career

Franz Joseph HaydnHis Career

While visiting London 1790, Haydn would conduct a series of concerts featuring his symphonies.

As a result, Oxford University awarded him an honorary doctorate of music.

While visiting London 1790, Haydn would conduct a series of concerts featuring his symphonies.

As a result, Oxford University awarded him an honorary doctorate of music.

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In 1795, he would return to Austria and compose The Emperor’s Hymn. This music would become Austria’s national anthem.

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Franz Joseph HaydnHis Music

Franz Joseph HaydnHis Music Haydn is credited with giving the symphony its modern form and structure. He is known as the “Father of the Symphony.”

In all, he composed over 100 symphonies!

He is known as the “Father of the String Quartet” A string quartet is a small group of four performers. It consists of two violins, one viola, and one cello.

Haydn composed over 70 String Quartets!

Haydn is credited with giving the symphony its modern form and structure. He is known as the “Father of the Symphony.”

In all, he composed over 100 symphonies!

He is known as the “Father of the String Quartet” A string quartet is a small group of four performers. It consists of two violins, one viola, and one cello.

Haydn composed over 70 String Quartets!

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Serenadeby HaydnSerenadeby Haydn

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Symphony No. 101by Haydn

(1795)

“The Clock”

Symphony No. 101by Haydn

(1795)

“The Clock”

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Wolfgang Amadeus MozartHis Childhood

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartHis Childhood

Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria in 1756.

He lived until 1791.

He began playing piano at the age of 3 and composed his first piece of music by the age of 5!

Mozart and his sister Nannerl toured Europe as children and performed for Emperors, Kings, and Queens.

Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria in 1756.

He lived until 1791.

He began playing piano at the age of 3 and composed his first piece of music by the age of 5!

Mozart and his sister Nannerl toured Europe as children and performed for Emperors, Kings, and Queens.

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Wolfgang Amadeus MozartHis Childhood

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartHis Childhood

His father, Leopold, was his only teacher. He taught him keyboard, mathematics, Latin, and German.

When he was 6, his father took him to Vienna, where he performed for the emperor and was introduced as a child prodigy. A prodigy is a person who possesses exceptional qualities or abilities.

During this time, Mozart taught himself to play the violin and the organ.

His father, Leopold, was his only teacher. He taught him keyboard, mathematics, Latin, and German.

When he was 6, his father took him to Vienna, where he performed for the emperor and was introduced as a child prodigy. A prodigy is a person who possesses exceptional qualities or abilities.

During this time, Mozart taught himself to play the violin and the organ.

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Wolfgang Amadeus MozartHis Childhood

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartHis Childhood

In 1770 when Mozart was 14 years old, he heard Miserere by Gregoris Allegri being sung at the Sistine Chapel. When he returned home, he wrote the entire piece of music from memory without error.

Because of this amazing accomplishment, the Pope made him a Knight of the Golden Spur.

In 1770 when Mozart was 14 years old, he heard Miserere by Gregoris Allegri being sung at the Sistine Chapel. When he returned home, he wrote the entire piece of music from memory without error.

Because of this amazing accomplishment, the Pope made him a Knight of the Golden Spur.

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Wolfgang Amadeus MozartHis Life

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartHis Life

In 1782, at the age of 26, Mozart married Constanze Weber.

He was good friends with Haydn. He composed six string quartets for Haydn and dedicated them to him in 1785.

Mozart’s last years were filled with financial difficulties and health problems.

Mozart died penniless and in debt. He was buried in a unmarked grave in the churchyard of St. Mark in Vienna. The exact location is unknown.

In 1782, at the age of 26, Mozart married Constanze Weber.

He was good friends with Haydn. He composed six string quartets for Haydn and dedicated them to him in 1785.

Mozart’s last years were filled with financial difficulties and health problems.

Mozart died penniless and in debt. He was buried in a unmarked grave in the churchyard of St. Mark in Vienna. The exact location is unknown.

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Wolfgang Amadeus MozartHis Music

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartHis Music

Mozart composed approximately 600 pieces of music!

His first pieces of music were published in Paris when he was 7 years old.

His early symphonies were influenced by Johann Christian Bach (J.S. Bach’s youngest son) whom he had met while visiting London when he was 8 years old.

While married to Constanze, he composed three of his most famous operas, Don Giovanni, The Marriage of Figaro, and The Magic Flute.

Mozart composed approximately 600 pieces of music!

His first pieces of music were published in Paris when he was 7 years old.

His early symphonies were influenced by Johann Christian Bach (J.S. Bach’s youngest son) whom he had met while visiting London when he was 8 years old.

While married to Constanze, he composed three of his most famous operas, Don Giovanni, The Marriage of Figaro, and The Magic Flute.

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Symphony No. 41by Mozart

(1788)

“Jupiter”

Symphony No. 41by Mozart

(1788)

“Jupiter”

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Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Majorby Mozart

(1788)

Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Majorby Mozart

(1788)

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“Dies Irae” from Requiem

by MozartTranslation:

Day of wrath, oh day of mourning,See fulfilled the prophet’s warning,Heaven and Earth in ashes burning.

“Dies Irae” from Requiem

by MozartTranslation:

Day of wrath, oh day of mourning,See fulfilled the prophet’s warning,Heaven and Earth in ashes burning.

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Why this song with this movie clip?Why this song with this movie clip?1.Wrath – Anger/Shooting2.The prophet is Night Crawler3.His warning is “Mutant Freedom Now”

4.If no freedom there will be War

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Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

“A Little Night Music”by Mozart

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

“A Little Night Music”by Mozart

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Ludwig van BeethovenHis Childhood

Ludwig van BeethovenHis Childhood

Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany in 1770.

He lived until 1827.

He was born into a musical family.

When he was 4 years old, his father began teaching him piano, violin, and composition.

Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany in 1770.

He lived until 1827.

He was born into a musical family.

When he was 4 years old, his father began teaching him piano, violin, and composition.

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Ludwig van BeethovenHis Childhood

Ludwig van BeethovenHis Childhood

By age 11, he was performing and sight-reading with great expertise. His ability to improvise was compared to that of Mozart as a child prodigy. Improvise means to make music up on the spot.

By age 11, he was performing and sight-reading with great expertise. His ability to improvise was compared to that of Mozart as a child prodigy. Improvise means to make music up on the spot.

In 1787, when he was 17, he met and played for Mozart while visiting Vienna. Mozart was impressed with Beethoven’s improvising skill.

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Ludwig van BeethovenLudwig van Beethoven

In 1792, Beethoven met Haydn in Bonn, Germany. Haydn complimented Beethoven on some of his compositions.

This impressed the elector who then sent Beethoven to Vienna to study with Haydn. An elector is a prince or nobleman.

In 1792, Beethoven met Haydn in Bonn, Germany. Haydn complimented Beethoven on some of his compositions.

This impressed the elector who then sent Beethoven to Vienna to study with Haydn. An elector is a prince or nobleman.

In 1792, Beethoven moved to Vienna where he spent the rest of his life.

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Ludwig van BeethovenLudwig van Beethoven

He started losing his hearing in 1800 and by 1820 he was no longer able to conduct an orchestra.

He was completely deaf the last 7 years of his life.

However, he still composed music, including his famous Symphony No. 9.

He started losing his hearing in 1800 and by 1820 he was no longer able to conduct an orchestra.

He was completely deaf the last 7 years of his life.

However, he still composed music, including his famous Symphony No. 9.

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Ludwig van BeethovenHis Music

Ludwig van BeethovenHis Music

His music is divided into three periods: Early, Middle and Late.

The Early period lasted until about 1802 and was strongly influenced by the works of Haydn and Mozart.

Works from the Early period include… Symphony No. 1 Symphony No. 2 12 Piano Sonatas including “Pathetique”

His music is divided into three periods: Early, Middle and Late.

The Early period lasted until about 1802 and was strongly influenced by the works of Haydn and Mozart.

Works from the Early period include… Symphony No. 1 Symphony No. 2 12 Piano Sonatas including “Pathetique”

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Piano Sonata No. 8“Pathetique”by Beethoven

Piano Sonata No. 8“Pathetique”by Beethoven

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“Somewhere Out There”

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Ludwig van BeethovenHis Music

Ludwig van BeethovenHis Music

The Middle period lasted from 1803 to 1814. His works included themes of heroism and struggle.

Works from the Middle period include… Symphonies No. 3 through No. 8

Piano Sonatas including “Moonlight,” “Waldstein’” and “Appassionata”

Fidelio - his only opera

The Middle period lasted from 1803 to 1814. His works included themes of heroism and struggle.

Works from the Middle period include… Symphonies No. 3 through No. 8

Piano Sonatas including “Moonlight,” “Waldstein’” and “Appassionata”

Fidelio - his only opera

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Piano Sonata No. 14“Moonlight Sonata”

by Beethoven

Piano Sonata No. 14“Moonlight Sonata”

by Beethoven

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Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”

by Beethoven

Beethoven composed this symphony in admiration of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”

by Beethoven

Beethoven composed this symphony in admiration of Napoleon Bonaparte.

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Symphony No. 5by Beethoven

The “Symphony of Destiny.” Beethoven described the beginning four notes as, “That’s how fate knocks on your door.”

Symphony No. 5by Beethoven

The “Symphony of Destiny.” Beethoven described the beginning four notes as, “That’s how fate knocks on your door.”

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Ludwig van BeethovenHis Music

Ludwig van BeethovenHis Music

The Late period lasted from 1815 onward. His works were characterized by deep, personal expression.

Works from the Late period include… Symphony No. 9 Last five piano sonatas Missa Solemnis

The Late period lasted from 1815 onward. His works were characterized by deep, personal expression.

Works from the Late period include… Symphony No. 9 Last five piano sonatas Missa Solemnis

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Symphony No. 9by Beethoven

“The Symphony of Joy”

Based upon the poem, “Ode to Joy” by Friedrich Schiller.

Symphony No. 9by Beethoven

“The Symphony of Joy”

Based upon the poem, “Ode to Joy” by Friedrich Schiller.

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Practice Listening Test

Practice Listening Test

You will hear each song two times.You need to write the ENTIRE title.

SPELLING COUNTS!

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Listening 1by Beethoven

Listening 1by Beethoven

Symphony No. 5 “The Symphony of Destiny”

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Listening 2by Mozart

Listening 2by Mozart

Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major

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Listening 3by Beethoven

Listening 3by Beethoven

Piano Sonata No. 8 “Pathetique”

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Listening 4by Haydn

Listening 4by Haydn

Serenade

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Listening 5by Mozart

Listening 5by Mozart

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik “A Little Night Music”

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Listening 6by Haydn

Listening 6by Haydn

Symphony No. 94 The “Surprise” Symphony

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Listening 7by Mozart

Listening 7by Mozart

“Dies Irae” from Requiem

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Listening 8by Beethoven

Listening 8by Beethoven

Piano Sonata No. 14 “Moonlight Sonata”

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Listening 9by Haydn

Listening 9by Haydn

Symphony No. 101 “The Clock”

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Listening 10by Beethoven

Listening 10by Beethoven

Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”

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Listening 11by Mozart

Listening 11by Mozart

Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter”

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Listening 12by Beethoven

Listening 12by Beethoven

Symphony No. 9 “The Symphony of Joy”