Episode 5

Why are Symphonies so Long? Part 1

Published on: 10th August, 2021

This week, Ali and Seth answer the podcast's very first listener question! In order to figure out why symphonies are so long, we first must answer what a symphony is and the history of it. This week is also the first two part episode, diving into symphonic history through the classical era.

Music in this episode:

Joseph Haydn Symphony No. 45

Joseph Haydn Symphony No. 94

Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 40

Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 41

Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 7

Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 5

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