Allegretto Symphony No. 7, Mvt. 2 by Ludwig van Beethoven Orchestra - Sheet Music

SKU: CF.YAS254

ISBN 9781491167694. UPC: 680160927111. 9x12 inches. Key: G minor.

At the 1813 premiere of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, the audience was so enthralled with the mysterious second movement, they clamored for an immediate encore at the concert’s conclusion. This now widely-recognized Allegretto was written at a time when the composer was struggling with his hearing loss. The solemn opening ostinato is joined by a graceful sustained melody. Layering countermelody over melody, the movement develops harmonically and dynamically, crescendoing to a forceful forte before dropping back to a quiet piano conclusion.
At the 1813 premiere of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, the audience was so enthralled with the mysterious second movement, they clamored for an immediate encore at the concert’s conclusion. This now widely-recognized Allegretto was written at a time when the composer was struggling with his hearing loss. Some speculate the mournful theme was possibly an expression of his internal emotional conflict. The solemn opening ostinato is joined by a graceful sustained melody. Layering countermelody over melody, the movement develops harmonically and dynamically, crescendoing to a forceful forte before dropping back to a quiet piano conclusion.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

This series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels