BBC Proms 1997 A Night in the Country /

Beethoven himself gave the title of Pastoral to his highly-individual Sixth Symphony. Of the expressive nature of his music in general, he once remarked: "I always have a picture in my mind when I am composing, and work up to it." The picture in this case was not a painting, but a poetic i...

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Other Authors: Infobase,, BBC (Firm)
Format: Video
Language: English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : BBC, [1997]
Distributed by Infobase,
Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (50 min., 16 sec)) : sound, color.
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Table of Contents:
  • Feelings from "The Pastoral" (2:54);
  • Nature's Inspiration in Symphony (4:04);
  • "Awakening of Happy Feelings on Arrival in the Countryside" (10:43);
  • "Scene by the Brook" (11:57);
  • "Merry Gathering of the Peasants," "Thunderstorm," and "Shepherd's Song" (18:13);
  • Credits: BBC Proms 1997: A Night in the Country (1:03);