What is a Symphony? Part 1

Classical Breakdown
24/09/2019 33 min Temporada 1 Episodio 4
What is a Symphony? Part 1

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The Symphony has been one of classical music's biggest genres. But, have you ever wondered what makes a symphony, a symphony? The origins take us back to the 17th century with symphonies that lasted only a few minutes, and we explore its development up to Beethoven's blockbuster Symphony No. 9.Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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