Beethoven's One and Only Ballet: The Creatures of Prometheus
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
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In this video, Rick explores what influenced Beethoven’s "The Creatures of Prometheus" which premiered in 1801 at the Burgtheater in Vienna, his only ballet composition. He also includes music clips, such as "Beethoven: The Creatures of Prometheus, Op.43 - No.16 Finale. Allegretto" from RUclipsr "Orchestra of the 18th Century" here: • Beethoven: The Creatur...
Rick mentions the influence of Antonio Salieri on Beethoven's work which he explores in a previous video here: • Salieri's Musical Life...
Rick also references Beethoven's "Eroica." Here are some links to learn more:
"Eroica Variations in E-flat major, Op 35" • Friedrich Gulda - Beet...
and
Beethoven: Symphony No.3 In E Flat, Op.55, "Eroica" finale • Beethoven: Symphony No...
We just went to the show last night in San Francisco.
Thanks for this terrific introduction.
Wonderful... I'm so happy this was helpful. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!
Is the original choreography and story of the original ballet documented somewhere so it can be performed today somewhat accurately, or is the only thing we have access to is the score?
Jeremy, I found this discussion to be enlightening ruclips.net/video/cU3XG-AlspE/видео.html
@@MrRick5461 Thanks I'll check it out. I wonder if we could resurrect this ballet in its original fashion.