DAILY DOSE of BEETHOVEN (June 6, 2020)

We have heard the amazing transition from the chaotic Bb double fugue to the beautiful Gb section, based on a transformation of the main theme from disruptive to beautiful.

As one might expect, this victorious moment is to be celebrated. A light-hearted dance follows. The Overtura is invokes again—this time in reverse order. The dance theme from variation no. 2 in the overture, now takes place as no. 3 in the piece (the audio makes it clear).

That dance is then ripped off, unceremoniously, with a new fugue in Ab. This time, the main theme is from variation no. 1 in the overture, but no. 4 in the piece. This fugue is different. It is comprised entirely of transformations of sections of the main theme (as explained in the audio).

It becomes enormously complex, yet demonstrates how logic, without love, threatens to self destruct.

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