(updated 11/30/10)
Symphony 1
Performed by the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen with Paavo Järvi
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Symphony 2
Performed by the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen with Paavo Järvi
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Symphony 3
Performed by the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen with Paavo Järvi
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Symphony 4
Conducted by Carlos Kleiber
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Symphony 5
Performed by the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen with Paavo Järvi
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Transcripts:
Symphony 1
Transcript:Beethoven Symphony 1 (Annotated Analysis) Ver.2
Symphony 1, Movement I Adagio molto, allegro con brio
Introduction
Pt 1: Dominant chords resolving upwards (an unusual opening)
Pt 2: Tutti leads to calmer but throbbing texture
Pt 3: Ending Cadence w Expectation...
Exposition – Allegro con brio
Theme 1
A - Lively triadic strings with 4 distinct motifs
A1 - slightly more energy
A2 - more energy and extended...ends on Closed Cadence
Modulating Bridge leading to Open Cadence
Theme 2
A - Lyrical theme in winds (in contrast to previous string melody)
A1 - additional syncopated variation
B - hammered accents bring back sense of purpose
A2 - wistful variation in oboe
Cadence Section
Pt 1: uses theme 1 motifs
Pt 2 - uses Theme 2, A2 (wistful)
(Exposition Repeat)
Development
Pt 1 - sequencing of Theme 1 motif (A-D-G)
Pt 2 - sequencing alt theme 1 motive (Cm-Fm-Bbm)
Pt 3 - forceful Bb7 variation of Theme 2/A2 (wistful)
Pt 4 - sequencing Theme 1 motif (Eb-F-G), followed by Augmented Theme 1 motif
Pt 5 - rising strings vs falling winds leads to big tutti unison hits
Pt 6 - Retransition into Recap
Recapitulation
Theme 1
A
A1
(A2 replaced by)A3 - variant of Introduction material (slow rising chords)
Modulating bridge (shortened variation)
Theme 2
A
A1
B (hammered accents)
A2 (wistful)
Cadence Section
Pt 1 (Theme 1 motif)
Pt 2 (Theme 2, A2, wistful)
Coda
Pt 1 sequencing descending Theme 1 motives (C7-A7-G7)
Pt 2 strong cadence chords
Pt 3 - Theme 1, A (3 times but NOT sequenced, A-A-A)
Pt 4 - Final big C chords
Symphony 1, Movement II - Andante cantabile con moto 3/8
Exposition
Theme 1
Pt 1 - Fugato (Violin, cello, winds) (in F)
Pt 2 - Lyrical cadence w syncopations
Theme 2
A - similar to Theme 1 (now in C)
A1 - additional winds and string ornaments
B - sequential dotted rhythms
B1 – Bigger, closed with rising chromatic sequence
Cadence Section - staccato triplets w counter rhythm in timpani and duple counter w winds
closed cadence
Exposition Repeat
Development
Pt 1 - modulating from C to Db
Pt 2 - rising theme 1 motif over pulsing strings
Pt 3 - syncopated theme 1 diads w timp. counter rhythm
Pt 4 - Tutti chords lead to lighter string transition back to Recap
Recapitulation
Theme 1
Pt 1 - Fugato in F w more embellishments
Pt 2 - Lyrical Cadence, syncopations
Theme 2
A (this time stays in F)
A1 (with embellishments but still light)
B
B1, closing syncopations
Cadence Section w cross rhythms in all groups
Coda
Pt 1 - sequencing Theme 1 motifs
Pt 2 - similar to Dev Pt 2 (rising theme 1 motif over pulsing strings
Pt 3 - winds and strings dialogue to end.
Symphony 1, Movement III - allegro molto e vivace
Minuet 1
A - chromatic ascending figure from C to G (2x)
B – Descending sequence with Fragmentation
return..
A1 - more forceful ascending phrase
Syncopated build to closed cadence
B – Descending sequence with Fragmentation (2nd time)
A1 (2nd time)
Syncopated build to closed cadence (again)
Trio Section
C - dignified winds, playful violins (2x)
D – similar but shorter statements in winds
C1 – dignified w syncopations
D - 2nd time
C1 - 2nd time
Minuet 2 (same as 1)
A - chromatic ascending figure from C to G (2x)
B – Descending sequence with Fragmentation
A1 - more forceful ascending phrase
Syncopated build to
Closed cadence
Movement IV: Introduction – Adagio
An explosive opening chord peters out...
but begins gathering suspense
Exposition – Allegro molto e vivace
Theme 1
A - lively and Haydenesque
B - skipping melody
B1 - Skipping - bigger
Closed Cadence
Modulating Bridge - rising and falling scales
Theme 2
A – dance theme over walking bass
B – rising cadence w syncopation and chromaticism
Cadence Section – upwards scales from introduction material
Exposition Repeat
Development
Pt 1 – ominous rising sequence...
Pt 2 – ...Explodes into sudden Bb tonality
Pt 3 – theme 1 motifs
Pt 4 – fast scales from theme 1, A
Pt 5 – powerful tutti uses bridge motif
Pt 6 – massive ascending scales in G
Pt 7 - Retransition – winds descend
Recapitulation
Theme 1
A - lively
B - skipping but more restrained
B1 - less forceful, and extended (replaces bridge)
Theme 2
A - Dancing...
B – rising cadence w syncopation and chromaticism
Cadence Section – upwards scales from introduction material
Coda
Pt 1 – 16th note scales using Introduction material
Pt 2 – theme 1, A, B, B1, closed cadence
Pt 3 – contrasting dynamics lend drama...
Pt 4 – Thick scales and pounding C chords finish the symphony
Symphony 2
Transcript:Beethoven Symphony 2 (Annotated Analysis) Ver.2
Symphony 2, Movement I
Introduction – Adagio molto ¾
Pt 1 – Powerful tuttis followed by lyric passages, Closed Cadence
Pt 2 – Sequential dialogue using Pt 1 motifs
Pt 3 – Scalar lines climax in tuttis leading to
Accents in different orchestral groups
Pt 4 – Transitional melancholy melody leads to tuttis
Exposition
Theme 1 – Allegro con brio 4/4
A – Energetic and based on D Major triad
A1 – D major sequencing, modulation to D minor
Modulating Bridge – charging chromatic phrases
Theme 2
A – Regal triad theme in A Major
A1 – Heavier with trilling violins in 1st half
B – Motif derived from bridge...cadence
C – Sequencing Theme 1 motifs, closed cadence
Cadence Section
Pt 1 - Theme 1 in strings alternates w descending tuttis
Pt 2 - ransitional syncopated strings
Pt 3 - Big descending A arpeggio...closed cadence
Exposition (repeat)
Development
Pt 1 – Expo is "echoed"
Pt 2 – Theme 1 sequencing upwards, modulating
Pt 3 – Theme 1 imitated betw low and high strings, modulating
Pt 4 – Add chromatic descending bass bottom
Pt 5 – Low strings and bassoon add momentary tension...Open cadence
Pt 6 – Theme 2 regal motif
Pt 7 – Sequencing regal fragment
Pt 8 – Charging Bridge motif leads to tuttis...Open cadence
Recapitulation
Theme 1
A2 – Abbreviated version of A (without minor harmony part)
Modulating Bridge – Charging chromatic phrases
Theme 2
A – Regal triad theme in A Major
A1 – Heavier with trilling violins in 1st half
B – Motif derived from bridge...cadence
C – Sequencing Theme 1 motifs, closed cadence
Cadence Section
Pt 1 - Theme 1 in strings alternates w descending tuttis
Pt 2 - Transitional syncopated strings
Pt 3 - Big descending A arpeggio...closed cadence
Coda
Pt 1 – Sequenced descending winds
Pt 2 – Dialogue betw Theme 1 and Coda Pt 1
Pt 3 – Dialogue betw Theme 1 and tuttis
Pt 4 – Chromatic rising bass, horns join...Open Cadence
Pt 5 – Energetic variation of bridge charge
Pt 6 – Theme 1 motive in tutti
Symphony 2, Movement II
Exposition
Theme 1 – Lyrical beauty & dignity
A – Melody in Strings
A1 – Clarinets/bassoons join
B – New phrase in Strings
B1 - Clarinets/bassoons join
Bridge – Dramatic duet betw clr./bass. and violins, modulation
Theme 2 – Vocal, conversational
A – Melody in strings
A1 – Added embellishment
B – Melody in strings
B1 – Strings vs inds
4 note falling motif, Cadence chords
C – Fanfarish vs Balletic motifs
Cadence Section
Variation of Theme 2.C (ballet)
Violins join
String and horn syncopated dialogue
Descending strings close the Exposition
Development
Pt 1 – Theme 1 motifs in begin in minor key but modulate
Pt 2 – 3 note Theme 1 motif variations alternate w closed cadences begin in C
Pt 2b– 3 note variations and cadences again beginning in E bassoon
Pt 3 – Theme 1 motif sequencing with driving string staccattos
Pt 4 – Theme 2 B rising sequence
Pt 5 – Throbbing chords and arpeggios modulate to home of A major
Recapitulation
Theme 1 – lyrical beauty & dignity
A – Strings
A1 – Clarinets/bassoons
B – Strings
B1 - Clarinets/bassoons
Bridge – Dramatic duet betw clr./bass. and violins, modulation, open cadence
Theme 2 – Light vocal melody
A – Melody in strings
A1 – Added embellishment
B – Melody in strings
B1 – Strings vs Winds
4 note falling motif, cadence chords
C – Fanfarish vs Balletic motifs
Cadence Section
Variation of Theme 2.C (ballet)
Violins join...string and horn syncopated dialogue
Descending strings close the Recap
Coda – Theme 1 motif vs flute arpeggios, tutti, final tonic chords
Symphony 2, Movement III - Allegro
Scherzo
A - 3 note motif passed around orchestra
A1 - Modulated
A - 3 note motif (again)
A1 - Modulated
B – Quirky phrase with accents on upbeats
A2 Variation
B1 – Jaunty winds lead to climactic phrase
B - Quirky, accents (2nd time)
A2 (2nd time)
B1 – Winds, climactic phrase (2nd time)
Trio
C – Oboes and bassoons slow things down
D – Strings interrupt rudely
C, C1– Winds, then strings come in, Closed cadence
D – Strings interrupt (2nd time)
C, C1, Closed cadence (2nd time)
Scherzo (2nd time)
A - 3 note motif
A1 - Modulated
B – Quirky phrase with accents on upbeats
A2
B1 – Winds, climactic phrase
Movement IV - Allegro molto 2/2
Exposition
Theme 1, D maj
A, A1 – Comic light theme
B – Accented phrase leads to Open Cadence, pause
Bridge - Contrasting smooth texture leads to Modulating chords
Theme 2 - A Major
A – Long descending winds vs fast violins
A1 - Variation with new winds phrase
Cadence Section
Pt 1 – Energetic, from Theme 2
Pt 2 – More comic elements and accents
Development
Pt 1 – Similar to Theme 1 A, A1, but goes to minor
Pt 2 – Dramatic D minor
Pt 3 – Sequence from Theme 1 A
Pt 4 – Drama still in the background
Pt 5 – Unison and descents
Pt 6 – Big exotic cadence, modulating back to D maj, pause
Recapitulation
Theme 1, D maj
A, A1 – Comic light theme
B – Accented phrase leads to Open Cadence, pause
Bridge - Contrasting smooth texture leads to Modulating chords
Theme 2 - D Major
A – Long descending winds vs fast violins
A1 - Variation with new winds phrase
Cadence Section
Pt 1 – Energetic, from Theme 2, leading to comical part
Pt 2 – Light accents, heading back to Theme 1 A for coda
Coda
Pt 1 – A, A1 w chromatic rising bass
Pt 2 – Bridge theme with big cadences, sudden dynamic contrasts
Pt 3 – Theme 2 with walking bass
Pt 4 – Add comic accents, slowing down
Pt 5 – Explosive tutti, building energy
Pt 6 – Full tempo with hiccups and swirling strings
Pt 7 – Winds accents vs strings
Pt 8 – Theme 2 w walking bass, pause, up a semitone
Pt 9 – Last big comic accents, descending to big close
Symphony 3
Transcript:Symphony 3, Movement 1 (Eb)
Exposition
Theme 1 in Eb (I)
A - Triadic motif with dissonant C#
A1 - variation avoids dissonance
B - syncopation section
A2 - triad theme BIG
Theme 2 in Bb (V)
Pt 1 - Lyrical counter theme
Pt 2 - tuttis add drama
Pt 3 - Rhythmic variations leading to big descending scale
Theme 3 in Bb, led by winds
Supported by strings
Low strings add serious weight
Build up to Cadence section
Cadence section in Bb
Pt 1 - heroic, march-like
Pt 2 - Hemiola syncopation
Pt 3 - Pairs of tuttis become single tuttis
Pt 4 - Theme 1 motifs re-emerge, leading to expo repeat
Exposition (Repeat)
Development
Pt 1 Instead of 2 big tuttis, we get hushed calm
Pt 2 - uses Theme 2 Pt 1 motifs
Pt 3 - Theme 1 triad becomes minor and repeats higher and higher
Pt 4 Theme 1 sequencing alternates with dramatic textures
Pt 5 Theme 2 Pt 1 again
Pt 6 - Fugal section using previous motifs
Pt 7 - Fugue explodes into dissonant chords crashing and burning ;)
"psycho moment"
Pt 8 - Theme 4 - "sadly surveying the battlefield"
Pt 9 - Theme 1 motifs varied
Pt 10 - Theme 4 again
Pt 11 - Theme 1 variations with contrasting dynamics
Pt 12 hushed harmonies, interrupted by early horn entrance
Recapitulation
Theme 1 in Eb
A
A3 (no B section this time)
A2
Theme 2 (in Eb)
Pt 1
Pt 2
Pt 3
Theme 3 in Eb
low recitative section building to Cadence
Cadence section
Pt 1
Pt 2 - Hemiolas
Pt 3 - pairs become singles
Pt 4 - triad motifs from Theme 1
Coda
Pt 1 - Theme 1 sequences
Pt 2 - Theme 1 motifs with fugue subject counter
Pt 3 - Theme 4
Pt 4 - Fugue subject resurfaces
Pt 5 - Theme 1 motifs
Pt 6 - Theme 1 with galloping string counter textures
Pt 7 - Theme 2 Pt 2 - drama
Pt 8 - Syncopation leading to huge ending
Symphony 3, Movement II
Part 1 - Funeral March (C minor)
A - March theme
A1 - expansion of theme (oboe)
B - Eb Major theme lightens the mood
relapse into seriousness, leading to Open Cadence
A
B1
A
Codetta
Part 2 "Redemption" in C Major
Redemption Theme
Redemption theme development
Heavy mood returns leading to Open Cadence
Part 3 Funeral March with Fugue interlude
A
Fugue section - subject based on inverted B motif
Fugue reaches a breaking point - leading into an Open Cadence
March returns, briefly - before it is sabotaged by low attacks
Part 4 - Funeral March (3rd time)
A
B
Codetta
Deceptive Cadence
Part 5 - Coda
- starts with string ticks...
Redemption theme variation
Redemption theme disintegrates into march
Final march iteration
Symphony III, Movement III - Scherzo
Scherzo Section
Introduction - duple string chatter
A - Scherzo theme in Bb Major
Chatter interlude
A - in F Major
Chatter reduces to low staccatos
changing textures with same rhythmic motif
A - small then big
B - Syncopations in Eb
Cadence phrase leads to Open Cadence
Introduction chatter again (reprise)
A (reprise)
Chatter reduces to low staccatos
A
A - bigger
B - syncopation
Chatter motif
Cadence phrase leading into CLOSED Cadence this time
C - winds theme
TRIO
D - rustic
C1
D (reprise)
C1 (reprise)
Intro chatter
Scherzo (reprise)
A
A expanded
...reduction...
A
- bigger...
B - Syncopation theme
(sudden change to duple meter for only 4 bars)
Cadence section leading to Open Cadence
Coda
Movement IV - Finale - Allegro molto
Introduction
A theme - starting from bass line
A1 - winds join in, tutti interruptions
A2 - strings only - variations etc...
A3 - String Quartet Variation
B theme (grown from A)
Transition section
Fugue #1 - based on A theme
B1 variation leads into...
...Flute concerto/cadenza
A - Bombastic March Variation
(closed cadence)
B2 - calmer (before launching into a bigger fugue)
Fugue #2 w 2 subjects: based on Themes A & B
B3 - Poco andante (pausing for a bit of reflection)
Winds get their turn in the spotlight
B4 - Heroic...
Coda
Pt 1 - uses 1st movement motif
Pt 2 - B theme - starts light, becomes darker at end, harkening back to Funeral March?
Pt 3 - restrained and serious, marshalling energy for...
Pt 4 - Presto (explosive introduction variation)
Pt 5 - hunting horns
Pt 6 - potpourri of scales, syncopations and sforzandi - end!
Symphony 4
Movement I - Adagio - Allegro vivace
Introduction in Bb minor
1st Round
A - Plucked strings start each round
B (steps)
2nd Round
A
B1 (half step higher variation
3rd Round
B2 - Ambiguous harmonic direction leading to Expo
Exposition
Theme 1 in Bb Major
A, A1 - Sudden energy bursts forth in quarter note motifs (closed cadence)
B - staccato bassoon theme
A2 - Theme 1 in cellos
Modulating Bridge
Pt 1 - from A2
Pt 2 - Syncopated winds
Pt 3
Theme 2 in F Major
Pt 1 - spritely motif passed around winds
Pt 2 - rustic winds canon from bridge motif 3
Cadence section w syncopation
Exposition Repeat
Development
Pt 1 - Descending sequence
Pt 2 - Modulation
Pt 3 - Theme 1
Pt 4 - Theme 1 modulating
Pt 5 - ambiguous reprise of introductory hush
Pt 6 - Retransition - Theme 1 sequences a way back to recap
Recapitulation
Theme 1 extended variation
Modulating Bridge
Pt 1 - rising sequence
Pt 2 - syncopated winds
Pt 3
Theme 2 (in Bb this time)
Pt 1 - sprightly motif in winds
Pt 2 - winds canons
Cadence w Syncopation
Coda
Pt 1 - Theme 1 motifs
Pt 2 - multilayers of textures
Movement II - Adagio
Introduction (1 measure - introduces 2-step motif)
Theme 1 in Eb (song-like melody comes in 1st Violins)
Theme 1 builds w Winds
Modulating Bridge using arch-like figures and held textures
Theme 2 in Bb w clarinet lead
Cadence
Pt 1
Pt 2 - "2-step" motif in tutti
Development
Pt 1 - Theme 1
Pt 2 - dramatic dropping minor chords
Pt 3 - swirling
Pt 4 - Theme 1
Recapitulation
Intro (1 measure)
Theme 1 - Eb Major
Modulating Bridge - arching figures...
Theme 2 - Clarinet melody
Cadence
Pt 1
Pt 2 - "perdendo" dying away
Coda
Pt 1 - Theme 1
Pt 2 - Cadence theme
final "2-step" motif
Symphony 4 - Movement III - Allegro Vivace
Minuet 1
A - Jagged rhythmic motifs w chromatic middle phrase
A 2nd time
B - Jagged motif now in Db followed by fugal counterpoint
A1 - bigger version with add'l arching figures and tutti cadence
B, 2nd time (jagged, counterpoint)
A1 , 2nd time
Trio 1 - slower
C - rustic winds
D - bassoon and horns join in
C1 w trilling strings and thicker orchestration
Minuet 2
Trio 2
Coda (Minuet 3)
A1 - Joyous conclusion to set the mood for riotous final movement
Movement IV
Exposition
Theme 1 in Bb
Pt 1 - scurrying strings start off high and low
Pt 2 - partner harmony melody
Pt 3 - lyric motif is inverted previous motif
Pt 4 - tutti into closed cadence
Modulating Bridge - arpeggios
Theme 2 in F
A - oboe and flute melody
A1 - low strings counter subject
B - winds motif alternates w string phrase
C - tutti, leading into theme 1 motif variations tutti syncopations
Cadence phrase
Pt 1 - theme 2 motifs
Pt 2 - Accents ending into F Major closed cadence
Exposition Repeat
Development
Pt 1 - quiet Theme 1 motifs build
Pt 2 - false climax
Pt 3 - modulating from G minor to foriegn keys
Pt 4 - Theme 1 motifs re-emerge
Pt 5 - 2nd false climax
Pt 6 - energy drops to prepare for bassoon cadenza
Recapitulation
Theme 1, abbreviated
Modulating Bridge, extended
Theme 2 winds theme
A, A1
B
C
Cadence
Pt 1 - Theme 2 var
Pt 2 - accented tuttis
Coda
Pt 1 - quiet Theme 1
Pt 2 w Clarinet and Bassoon solo 2, dramatic tutti leading to another...
Pt 3 - ...last go around
Pt 4 - winds and strings play quiet Theme 1 motifs, a pregnant pause before final tutti...
Symphony 5
Transcript:Movement I Allegro con brio
Exposition
The MOTIF
Theme 1
A - full motif statement open cadence
A1 - sequenced variation
Modulating Bridge leading to Open Cadence
Theme 2 in Eb
Intro horn motif
main theme 2
Theme 1 motifs sneak into the low strings
Cadence section
Pt 1 - victorious
Pt 2 - Theme 1 motif in winds
closed cadence
Exposition Repeat
Development
Pt 1 - Theme 1 motif is transformed from victory to foreboding
Pt 2 - orchestra builds into a dissonant climax
Pt 3 - Theme 2 "horn calls in strings
Pt 4 - more fragmentation of theme 2 - strings vs winds
the battle recedes...except for one last volley
Pt 5 - retransition using Theme 1 motif of victory
Recapitulation
Theme 1
A
open cadence leading to
mournful oboe cadenza from out of nowhere
A1 - building sequences
Modulating Bridge
open cadence
Theme 2
Horn call followed by main theme
Cadence
Pt 1 - Glorious with accents on upbeat
Pt 2
Coda
Pt 1 - anguished Theme 1 motif
Pt 2 - Horn call motif low strings and bassoon
Pt 3 - 2-note march motif
Pt 4 - slamming chords
strings and winds battle again...fragmentation
Pt 5 - Theme 1 motif returns in "suspended form"
Pt 6 - RECAP #2
Victory motif, tentatively, before a final tutti cadence
Movement II - Andante con moto
Statement of main formula before variations begin
A - lyric melody in Ab Major (dolce)
Cadence w romance theme leading towards a closed cadence
B - theme actually a variation of fragment of A
B1 - grand version in C Major
restrained section modulating back to Ab Major
E flat pop-ups -> open cadence
Variation I (semi-Expo repeat)
A1 - faster subdivided rhythm
Romance cadence
B2 - more intricate accompaniment
B3 - grand variation
Restrained modulation section
E flat pop-ups -> open cadence
Variation II (Development)
A2 - variation w 12 notes each bar
A3 - winds add counter
A4 - low strings pick up previous phrase
ascending scales lead to open cadence
pulsing 7th chords
A5 - winds highlighted leading to modulating variations
B4 - Grand theme in C Major returns 3rd time
E flat ostinato modulates back to A flat
A6 - rustic variation
ascending cadence phrases
Variation III (Recapitulation)
A7 - vibrating strings support lyric melody
ascending scales lead to...
romance cadence section
A8 - Suddenly a jaunty variation interrupts the wind down
Romance motif reasserts itself even more fervently
Coda w lyric theme motifs (A9)
Movement III
Scherzo
A - dark C minor ascending, descending phrase
open cadence
B - "victory" 4-note motif returns from the 1st mvmt
open cadence
A1 - same dark Cm phrase but in B flat
B1 - 4-note victory motif modulates from C to F minor
open cadence
A2 - some B elements hide in strings
Violins introduce a new spritely counter melody
B2 - final dramatic Victory motif w closed cadence before Trio
Trio
C - fast (comical?) C Major fugue figure starting in low strings
D - stop-start variation
C1 - additional strings rejoin the fray, followed by winds/horns
D - stop-start repeated
C2 - varying dynamics, eventually flutes lead downward disintegration
Scherzo 2
A3 - dark yet light, into pizzicato strings
B3 - Victory motif now tiptoed in shy winds
tiptoeing around the previously fanfarish theme
open cadence
A4 - dark Cm theme in quiet mode w horn accents
B4 - simplifying victory motif...leading to Deceptive Cadence
Transition to the Finale - heavy and dark w martial percussion
Movement IV - Finale - Allegro
Exposition
Theme 1
Pt 1 - New Victory motif in C Major as trombones, piccolos and contrabassoons join in
Pt 2 - vibrating strings vs massed horns and winds
Modulating Bridge sneaks in
Theme 2
A - 4 note rising/falling motif
open cadence
Cadence section
A, A1
Exposition Repeat
Development
Pt 1 - Modulation from previous phrase
Pt 2 - Theme 2, fragmented and varied
Pt 3 - 3-note motif in bass surfaces against Theme 2
Pt 4 - new 4-note machine gun motif emerges in brass
Pt 5 - Climax section with multiple layers
high winds in danger of flying off the score...
Pt 6 - Sudden landing into tiptoe victory phrase in C minor from Movement 3
Recapitulation
Theme 1
Pt 1 - back to C Major
Pt 2 - as before
Mod Bridge
Theme 2
A - rising/falling
Cadence section first light, then bigger
Coda
Pt 1 - Strings and winds vs ascending 3-note motif from development Pt 3
Pt 2 - Drama increases into ending tutti?
Pt 3 - No - motif from Theme 1 returns
piccolo starts taking off again....
Flute and piccolo super long trill builds momentum
Pt 4 - rhythm becomes oddly accented on upbeats, accelerating polka
Pt 5 - Presto - Fast version of cadence motif theme returns
Pt 6 - Final fanfare of opening Victory motif
Pt 7 - cadencing back and forth until the real ending tutti
Analyzed with the assistance of Robert Greenberg's Wordscore Guides.
Original posts where the videos were first posted can be found here:
Symphony 1: Pt 1 Pt 2 (updated 11/30/10)
Symphony 2: Pt 1 Pt 2 (updated 11/30/10)
