This is the first movement of Beethoven's sixth symphony (op. 68) as arranged by Franz Liszt and performed by Cyprien Katsaris for solo piano. Beethoven completed this symphony in 1808. Franz Liszt arranged all 9 of Beethoven's symphonies for solo piano, which were published as a complete set in 1865. Cyprien Katsaris compared Liszt's transcriptions to Beethoven's original score and felt there were sections where notes could be added for instruments which were left out.

Beethoven's sixth symphony is also known as the "Pastoral Symphony." Beethoven provided a description of each movement. The English translation of this movement is "Awakening of cheerful feelings on arrival in the countryside." The following description of this movement is taken from Wikipedia:

The symphony begins with a placid and cheerful movement depicting the composer's feelings as he arrives in the country. The movement, in 2/4 meter, is in sonata form, and its motifs are extensively developed. At several points, Beethoven builds up orchestral texture by multiple repetitions of very short motifs. Yvonne Frindle commented that "the infinite repetition of pattern in nature [is] conveyed through rhythmic cells, its immensity through sustained pure harmonies."

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Sheet Music: [ Ссылка ]

Symphony 6: [ Ссылка ]
Liszt Transcriptions: [ Ссылка ]

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