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Johannes Brahms’ Third Symphony. Lesson 1 – A Prep. Instrumentation of the symphony: The symphony is scored for two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, a contrabassoon, four horns, two trumpets, three trombones, timpani, and strings. A brief background on Brahms:
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Johannes Brahms’ Third Symphony
Lesson 1 – A Prep • Instrumentation of the symphony: • The symphony is scored for two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, a contrabassoon, four horns, two trumpets, three trombones, timpani, and strings. • A brief background on Brahms: • What was going on when this piece was written? • Questions to ask yourself while you listen: • What do you hear? • How does this make you feel? • What do you think Brahms was trying to convey?
Lesson 2 – The First and Second Movement • Analyze the movements: 1. Allegro con brio (F major), in sonata form. 2. Andante (C major), in a modified sonata form. • Discuss feelings and messages conveyed, emotions felt and what you hear overall.
Lesson 3 – The Third and Fourth Movement • Analyze the movement: 1. Poco allegretto (C minor), in ternary form (A B A'). 2. Allegro (F minor/F major), in a modified sonata form. • Discuss feelings and messages conveyed, emotions felt and what you hear overall.