tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997249718737067874.post3461191734203946080..comments2023-10-06T03:01:01.536-05:00Comments on Apologia Pro Literati Vita: Gardiner on Beethoven's FifthNickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13151069197682776555noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997249718737067874.post-91904872022663715812010-11-18T21:15:10.393-06:002010-11-18T21:15:10.393-06:00I admit I was a tad skeptical at the notion before...I admit I was a tad skeptical at the notion before he made his case, but I too find it compelling; you've summed up the situation quite well: indeed!<br /><br />And yes, Gardiner has some job! It is so refreshing and pleasing to see how thoroughly and with what joy he delves into such big projects (this one, the Bach Cantatas Pilgrimage, et cetera.) Too, as demanding and painstaking as much Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151069197682776555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997249718737067874.post-62922051244079474932010-11-18T01:33:50.582-06:002010-11-18T01:33:50.582-06:00Forgive the use of the term, but this is awesome. ...Forgive the use of the term, but this is awesome. John Elliot Gardiner has the best job in the world!<br /><br />This analysis makes a lot of sense and in no way detracts from Beethoven. The way it's portrayed musically is pretty compelling. But if the 5th was written during a period when Napoleon was doing his worst, how would Beethoven have viewed anything of French origin? Unless he Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com