Symphonies Nos. 8 and 9 in Full Score (Dover Music Scores)
by Ludwig van Beethoven, Music Scores
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Author: Ludwig van Beethoven, Music ScoresBrand: Alfred Publishing
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); German (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1989-01-01
ISBN: 0486260356
Number of pages: 256
Model: 06-260356
Publisher: Dover Publications
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- Full Score
- By Ludwig van Beethoven
- Format Full Score
Book Reviews of Symphonies Nos. 8 and 9 in Full Score (Dover Music Scores)
Book Review: Wonderful big format scores for study and writing notes about your observations
Summary: 5 Stars
If Beethoven's Ninth symphony is acknowledged as one of the supreme achievements of the musical arts and had an almost immeasurable impact on the 19th century, his eight symphony is far too lightly regarded. You can examine these two works in this very nice edition of the works. As you listen to the eight you will notice all the subtle rhythmic devices Beethoven provides to work his magic. You will also find the Ninth a wonderful adventure. How are those mountains of sound built in the first movement out of nothing? How are the voices set in the last? What about those crashing tympani in the second?
I appreciate the Dover edition of these works because the large format makes for easier reading and provides room for making notes while you are studying. For example, you might want to make something special or unique to one recording so that when you listen to another you can compare the two.
And if you don't read music very well, these symphonies are a good place to start. You can listen to the music and what the shapes go by. And eventually you will get used to the link between the sound and what you see. These scores are not as dense as, say Mahler or Strauss or works with huge orchestras. So, the classics make a great way to get into the pool, so to speak. Honestly, even if you can't read the notes, you will notice things after a few listenings that you had not heard before because you see the `shape' in the score.
The Dover editions are also very durable and will last for many years of use. These editions are nice and clear and easy on the eyes because the contrast between the dark ink and light paper is very good, but not blinding.
Recommended. Expand your horizons!
Summary of Symphonies Nos. 8 and 9 in Full Score (Dover Music Scores)
Superb, highly authoritative editions (Henry Litolff's Verlag) of Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93, and Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125. Large, clear noteheads and wide margins for easy reading and study. Lists of instruments. Translation of vocal texts.
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