anyone know where I can find DETAILED information on what inspired Beethoven to compose his 7th symphony?

Answer 1

very little known about the inspiration for this symphony, actually beethoven was not one to explain reasons or inspirations for his compositions. most all of his works that have popular names or titles were named not by him but by others. andsome werent named til after he was dead. his pastorale symphony (#6) is his only work where he uses descriptive words to explain the music. to a lesser degree this may also be said of his piano sonata "les Adieux" (farewell) where the three movements are titled farewell, abscence, and return. his piano sonata #17 is the only sonata that he himself gave a title to, "the Tempest" but he didnt write it on the score, he just said it to a someone who begged him to explain the meaning of it. unfortunately i dont think you will find an answer to your question, i think beethoven didnt want to influence the way his music could be perceived, and therefore chose not to title or "explain" it. this way each person is free to put his or her own meaning into it. the second movement of this symphony is one of the most haunting and tragically beautiful of all of his works i beleive and it would really be interesting to find out what inspired him. but i think we'll never know.

Answer 2

Not a lot of detail available, only that he used the finest bud available in Amsterdam at the time, just think if British Columbia had been around then, wow we would have had one heck of a 7th, maybe even an 8th or 9th all in one day. Good bud can make anyone inspired.

Answer 3

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