Beethoven and His Forerunners by Daniel Gregory Mason
"Beethoven and His Forerunners" by Daniel Gregory Mason is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the evolution of music leading up to Beethoven, examining significant figures and stylistic developments that shaped the musical landscape of his time. The book delves into musical history through various periods, offering insights into how earlier composers laid the groundwork for Beethoven's unique contributions to music. At the start of thetext, Mason introduces the concept of musical evolution in the context of historical understanding, emphasizing the shift from a fragmented perception of events to a more connected, evolutionary view. He outlines the principles underlying the development of music, specifically focusing on how music progresses through various phases—from the primitive and simple to more sophisticated forms—highlighting the significance of composers like Palestrina, Bach, and ultimately Beethoven. This opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Beethoven's artistic legacy, contextualizing his work within the broader evolutionary narrative of western music. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Mason, Daniel Gregory, 1873-1953 |
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| Title | Beethoven and His Forerunners |
| Note | Reading ease score: 50.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | The periods of musical history -- Palestrina and the music of mysticism -- The modern spirit -- The principles of pure music -- Haydn -- Mozart -- Beethoven -- Beethoven (continued) -- Conclusion. |
| Credits | Produced by Andrés V. Galia, special thanks to Astronomer for having produced the music archives. Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827 |
| Subject | Music -- 19th century -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Music -- 18th century -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57155 |
| Release Date | May 13, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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