Name: Roger Norrington: Beethoven, Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68, “Pastorale”
Released: 2021-08-22

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S5 · E2 — Roger Norrington: Beethoven, Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68, “Pastorale”

S5:E2 · Roger Norrington: Beethoven, Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68, “Pastorale”

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Roger Norrington: Beethoven, Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68, “Pastorale”

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Roger Norrington: Beethoven, Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68, “Pastorale”

Season 5 · Episode 2 · Aug 22, 2021

Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 in F major expresses the elation of a city dweller enjoying a day in the country in nature. Titled the "Pastorale, or Recollections of Country Life," the melody is a very familiar one. But this new interpretation of the "Pastorale" as conducted by Roger Norrington is full of surprises. The tempo is rapid and there is no use of vibrato by the stringed instruments. At first, the listeners are overwhelmed by the rapid change of musical scenes even before they are comfortably settled into the music, but as they gradually relax into the composition, they experience the feeling of release at the openness of the space depicted by the score. Although known for its sumptuous sound, here the NHK orchestra demonstrates a fresh new appeal through their rhythmically well-modulated performance in response to Norrington's baton. Bask in the feeling of being in the great outdoors while listening to "Pastorale" at a time when the pandemic has restricted outings of all kinds.

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Masterpieces Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra

TV Series

201949m9.0

Now playing

Roger Norrington: Beethoven, Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68, “Pastorale”

Season 5 · Episode 2 · Aug 22, 2021

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