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