Monday, 7 November 2011

The Hero: Leonora; Lamoral, Count Egmont and Caius Martius

The statue of Egmont at the castle in Zottegem, Flanders
A whistle-stop (I’m afraid) tour of Beethoven’s involvement with theatre and the ideas of heroism, destiny, struggle and ultimate victory.

Scores:
Coriolanus Overture, Op. 62 
Egmont Overture, Op. 84


Music: (you must install Spotify* to hear the music link below)
Coriolanus Overture, Op. 62 
Egmont Overture, Op. 84
Fidelio, Op. 72


* If you have problems accessing the Spotify link, paste fidelio rattle,  egmont karajan or coriolan norrington into the Spotify search box.

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