Monday 29 March 2010

Leonore Overture No.3

Hi everyone! I am here to introduce you about Leonore Overture no.3, composed by Ludwig van Beethoven! He was a German composer and pianist. He was a crucial figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western classical music, and remains one of the most acclaimed and influential composers of all time.

Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3. Is there anybody who can tell me what is “Leonore” means? OK, basically Beethoven wrote only one opera which is Fidelio and the opera must have an overture theme to represent the entire opera. And the Leonore Overture No.3 is one of that themes, it will perform in the beginning of the second act of the opera. Leonore is the name of main character in the opera, which she had saved her lover, Florestan, she released him from the prison.

In this recording, Georg Solti conducted Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra playing slowly tempo at the beginning and the flute’s sound showing up in major key. After that the string section take over and play in the heroic style. But! After that the flute will have a big solo part lead to the end.

1 comment:

  1. Bas

    I enjoyed the flute in your presentation. The review here is a little short but you use some excellent English - 'and remains one of the most acclaimed and influential composers of all time', for example. Check - played at a slow tempo, it is performed at the beginning.

    I have enjoyed having you in the class this semester Bas. You are a competent English language learner and you have made progress particularly with your writing . Good luck with your English studies.
    All the best

    Chris

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