I thought I'd try some classical music, and I'm told he wrote a few decent tunes. I'm downloading nine symphonies by the Berlin Philharmonic, are they any good, or just some local band? Which one should I listen to first? Any advice appreciated, I'm trying to improve myself here....
2007-07-18 00:39:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Classical
Good question. Beethoven is phenomenal. The Berlin Philharmonic recordings of the nine symphonies are the only ones I've heard and are wonderful. Definately not a local band. I would recommend starting with Beethovens ninth (which if you've seen A Clockwork Orange you will recognize) and then try Beethovens fifth. Also, on a different note, you would would probably recognize The Moonlight Sonata which is a lovely piece. Hope this helps! ;-)
2007-07-18 00:46:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest you watch the movie "Immortal Beloved". It's not strictly factual but it shows the passion behind the music of Beethoven, and what a tragic life he had. Hope that helps. I liked the answer about the dog! Good one. It was one BIG dog too!!
2007-07-18 08:34:23 · answer #2 · answered by CB 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have run into a few people who actually claim to dislike Beethoven -- sad creatures -- but nearly every time I win them over by introducing them to the slow movement (2nd movement) of the 7th symphony. This gets them interested in the rest of the piece and they invariably thank me later -- usually with money. (hint, hint).
2007-07-18 12:08:30 · answer #3 · answered by glinzek 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Beethoven's ninth is a wonderful piece of music it ranks in the top ten of my favorites. His fifth is also very good it is an intense piece. I don't care much for his sixth though not very powerful to me
2007-07-18 07:46:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'd skip straight to the 9th, easier that way. I heard of a little Austrain fellow who also did a bit of tinckling on the piano....Mozart or something. Anyway you might want to give him a bash as well
2007-07-18 07:43:53 · answer #5 · answered by Enoch Returns 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He also had big bushy hair and was deaf!! I also recommend a bit of a Russian guy called Tchaikovsky (damn can't spell it. My brain isn't working again.)edit Thank heavens for the spell checker!!
Good luck in improving yourself!!
2007-07-18 08:19:24 · answer #6 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Went deaf at the end of his life, so cut the legs off his piano so he could feel the vibrations.
2007-07-18 09:07:32 · answer #7 · answered by claude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have a long way to go! he was a deaf composer, who yes, played the piano.
2007-07-18 11:29:01 · answer #8 · answered by Emmy W. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wish to help but unfortunately apart for herbert van Karajaan I know nothing -so idiots like me die with desires only! life is too short to know all !
2007-07-18 09:41:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nah, he was a dog in a film - silly!
2007-07-18 07:42:44 · answer #10 · answered by P-J 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋