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Originally Posted by Mahler
Another great choice. Interesting that you should mention the woodwinds, since Beethoven was critcized in his day for using them too much in his works.
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Hmmm... I don't recall reading or hearing that. Sounds like a disgruntled string player if you ask me.
One of the interesting things about Beethoven's orchestration is that he often pits the strings vs the winds. It makes for some great dramatic tension, but it also highlights the "personality conflict" that already exists amongst the musicians.
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Originally Posted by Mahler
I think their use is connected to his love of nature and the woodwinds seem to be the intstruments that best capture that sound. And, I am in full agreement, you can't ignore Beethoven.
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Absolutely - love him or hate him, Beethoven is one of the pivotal figures. The Romantic movement that continued after Beethoven saw the winds continue to expand as tone color became more and more prominent.