The Symphonies of Beethoven (The Great Courses, Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4)

Lectures on the history and analysis of Beethoven's nine symphonies examine how he revolutionized musical composition and created works of unique beauty, power, and depth. Professor Greenberg describes the basic tenets of the Classical style and how Beethoven stretched the rules in his first two symphonies. The lectures also explore how events in Beethoven's life and time influenced his art, and excerpts from the symphonies are played, savored, and discussed. Part I of a thirty-two lecture course on the history and analysis of the Beethoven's 9 symphonies Part 2 of a thirty-two lecture course on the history and analysis of the Beethoven's 9 symphonies Part 4 of a thirty-two lecture course on the history and analysis of the Beethoven's 9 symphonies