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The Evolution of Beethoven's Spirituality

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The Evolution of Beethoven's Spirituality -- Essay Text

 

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart:  Symphony Number 40 in G Minor, K. 550.  (1788 C.E.)  First Movement:  Allegro molto.  Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Conductor.

Ludwig van Beethoven:  Sonata for Piano Number 17 in D Minor, Opus 31, Number 2.  (1802 C.E.)  Third Movement:  Allegretto.  Murray Perahia, Pianist.

Ludwig van Beethoven:  Concerto for Piano and Orc hestra Number 5 in E Flat Major, Opus 73.  (1808-1809 C.E.).  First Movement:  Allegro.  Staatskapelle Dresden, Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, Claudio Arrau, Pianist.

Ludwig van Beethoven:  String Quartet in C Sharp Minor, Opus 131.  (1825-1826 C.E.)  Fifth Movement: Presto.  Emerson String Quartet.

Ludwig van Beethoven:  String Quartet in C Sharp Minor, Opus 131.  (1825-1826 C.E.)  First Movement:  Adagio ma non troppo e molto espressivo.  Emerson String Quartet.