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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Recap. and transformation: key and material are right, but what a change of presentation!
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Recap. and transformation: key and material are right, but what a change of presentation!
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Just when we know that's coming, Beethoven changes the rules (or at least the harmony)
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Just when we know that's coming, Beethoven changes the rules (or at least the harmony)
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Transformation by reorchestration; switch to long sustained chords; then everything stops
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Transformation by reorchestration; switch to long sustained chords; then everything stops
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  The silence is broken by voices of nightingale (flute), quail (oboe) and cuckoo (clarinet)
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  The silence is broken by voices of nightingale (flute), quail (oboe) and cuckoo (clarinet)
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Beethoven and the Scherzo: and introduction; Part One of opening phrase taken by the strings
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Beethoven and the Scherzo: and introduction; Part One of opening phrase taken by the strings
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Immediate response; Part One is answered by a much more singing, continuous legato
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Immediate response; Part One is answered by a much more singing, continuous legato
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Entire orchestra gives out opening theme, this time fortissimo and with powerful accents
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Entire orchestra gives out opening theme, this time fortissimo and with powerful accents
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  A musical ball game. The contrast of this and the first two movements could hardly be greater
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  A musical ball game. The contrast of this and the first two movements could hardly be greater
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  After quietly teasing suspense, Beethoven mocks village band, first the oboe, then the bassoon
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  After quietly teasing suspense, Beethoven mocks village band, first the oboe, then the bassoon
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Clarinet joins in, then horns take the tune - the dance no longer boisterous but lyrical
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Clarinet joins in, then horns take the tune - the dance no longer boisterous but lyrical
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Strings sweep the village musicians aside and hurtle us into the new, boisterous 'Trio' section
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Strings sweep the village musicians aside and hurtle us into the new, boisterous 'Trio' section
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  The air is alive with the sound of (mock) bagpipes, tambourines and fifes
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  The air is alive with the sound of (mock) bagpipes, tambourines and fifes
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Coda; begins as the movement itself begins, but soon diverges in harmony and instrumentation
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Coda; begins as the movement itself begins, but soon diverges in harmony and instrumentation
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Original layout compressed; order of events is changed and Beethoven springs a big surprise
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Original layout compressed; order of events is changed and Beethoven springs a big surprise
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Unparalleled portrait of nature's power over humanity, with some stupendous orchestration
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Unparalleled portrait of nature's power over humanity, with some stupendous orchestration
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Self-generating form and terror of total unpredictability; 'anxiety motif' from the violins
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Self-generating form and terror of total unpredictability; 'anxiety motif' from the violins
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  The 'lashing rain' motif - downward-driving arpeggios from the first violins and violas
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  The 'lashing rain' motif - downward-driving arpeggios from the first violins and violas
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  The 'lightning' motif, and its recurrence later in the movement
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  The 'lightning' motif, and its recurrence later in the movement
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Rain' motif, derived from descending scale pattern from the violins at the outset
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Rain' motif, derived from descending scale pattern from the violins at the outset
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Shivering tremolandos from the strings and increasingly eerie harmonies from the wind
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Shivering tremolandos from the strings and increasingly eerie harmonies from the wind
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Steady crescendo in strings; terrifying, downward spelling-out chords in the violins
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Steady crescendo in strings; terrifying, downward spelling-out chords in the violins
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Extremes of dynamic contrasts; the unsettling, disturbing, undermining effects of chromaticism
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Extremes of dynamic contrasts; the unsettling, disturbing, undermining effects of chromaticism
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Abandonment of the melody, and most traces even of rhythm; sustained, discordant harmony
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Abandonment of the melody, and most traces even of rhythm; sustained, discordant harmony
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Storm dispersed, the sun reappears, bathing sodden earth below with its life-giving rays
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Storm dispersed, the sun reappears, bathing sodden earth below with its life-giving rays
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Yodelling' figure from clarinet, then horn, then violins, who introduce the main theme
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Yodelling' figure from clarinet, then horn, then violins, who introduce the main theme
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Details of instrumental magic in the interplay of horns, cellos, clarinets and bassoons
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Details of instrumental magic in the interplay of horns, cellos, clarinets and bassoons
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Main theme heard three times in a row - and yet never the same way twice
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Main theme heard three times in a row - and yet never the same way twice
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Now we get the whole orchestra, playing full out, with violins all double-stopping
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Now we get the whole orchestra, playing full out, with violins all double-stopping
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Transition to the next section, based on the last two notes of the main theme
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Transition to the next section, based on the last two notes of the main theme
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  The rhythmic basis of new transition theme, first in violas, then taken up by first violins
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  The rhythmic basis of new transition theme, first in violas, then taken up by first violins
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Another rhythmic detail of extended transition comes increasingly into the foreground
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Another rhythmic detail of extended transition comes increasingly into the foreground
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  ...and is then heard in expanded version, taken in sequence by the strings, from the top down
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  ...and is then heard in expanded version, taken in sequence by the strings, from the top down
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  New phrase, introduced by violins, brings us resoundingly back to the opening material
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  New phrase, introduced by violins, brings us resoundingly back to the opening material
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Main theme, re-orchestrated; unexpected drift into another key and a new, gently flowing theme
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Main theme, re-orchestrated; unexpected drift into another key and a new, gently flowing theme
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Hints of a return to main them; long 'pedal point'; running commentary from the violins
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Hints of a return to main them; long 'pedal point'; running commentary from the violins
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Main theme returns, but significantly altered, and not entirely intact
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Main theme returns, but significantly altered, and not entirely intact
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Running commentary now heard in the middle, with alternating pizzicatos both above and below
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Running commentary now heard in the middle, with alternating pizzicatos both above and below
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Part Three of main theme given to entire orchestra, leading to final appearance of Theme two
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Part Three of main theme given to entire orchestra, leading to final appearance of Theme two
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Extended coda; overlapping variations of main theme, rather in the manner of a round
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Extended coda; overlapping variations of main theme, rather in the manner of a round
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Suddenly the scene changes. A variation of the 'running commentary' cited in tracks 34 and 36
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Suddenly the scene changes. A variation of the 'running commentary' cited in tracks 34 and 36
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  The crowning glory, as the Shepherd's Song of Thanksgiving takes on a 'heavenly' magnificence
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  The crowning glory, as the Shepherd's Song of Thanksgiving takes on a 'heavenly' magnificence
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Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Cue into complete performance of Fifth Movement through the 'gateway' of the Fourth
Discussion/Introduction to Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony"  Cue into complete performance of Fifth Movement through the 'gateway' of the Fourth
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The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Early Manhood, civil strife, and the start of a career
The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Early Manhood, civil strife, and the start of a career
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The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Tragedy, creation, and the birth of a true professional
The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Tragedy, creation, and the birth of a true professional
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The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Failure, despair, and rescue: the genesis of Nabucco
The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Failure, despair, and rescue: the genesis of Nabucco
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The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Into the galleys: fame, frustration, and a major surprise
The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Into the galleys: fame, frustration, and a major surprise
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The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  The revolution of Macbeth and a return to safer ground
The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  The revolution of Macbeth and a return to safer ground
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The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Composition and censorship: the strife-torn birth of Rigoletto
The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Composition and censorship: the strife-torn birth of Rigoletto
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The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Strepponi, Busseto, and the rift with Barezzi
The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Strepponi, Busseto, and the rift with Barezzi
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The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Escape: Verdi and Strepponi at Sant' Agata
The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Escape: Verdi and Strepponi at Sant' Agata
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The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  "The Bear of Busseto" emerges: the darker side of Verdi
The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  "The Bear of Busseto" emerges: the darker side of Verdi
5:18
 
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The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Verdi's "divorce" from his parents; his mother's death, and a theatrical fiasco
The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Verdi's "divorce" from his parents; his mother's death, and a theatrical fiasco
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The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Verdi and Women: Strepponi and the "Dark Lady"
The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Verdi and Women: Strepponi and the "Dark Lady"
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The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  La Travailata: Verdi's trials at the Paris Opéra
The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  La Travailata: Verdi's trials at the Paris Opéra
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The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Verdi in rehearsal - and a review from Berlioz
The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Verdi in rehearsal - and a review from Berlioz
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The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  A passionate patriot, a reluctant politician
The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  A passionate patriot, a reluctant politician
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The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  A semi-official retirement, nursed by disenchantment
The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  A semi-official retirement, nursed by disenchantment
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The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Verdi shaken by deaths of his father, Barezzi, and Rossini
The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Verdi shaken by deaths of his father, Barezzi, and Rossini
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The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Strepponi struggles with jealousy as Verdi writes Aida
The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Strepponi struggles with jealousy as Verdi writes Aida
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The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Verdi bemoans the corruption of the operatic world
The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Verdi bemoans the corruption of the operatic world
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The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Manzoni's death begets a masterpiece
The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Manzoni's death begets a masterpiece
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The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Stolz and the aged Verdi, a visit from Toscanini
The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  Stolz and the aged Verdi, a visit from Toscanini
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The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  The old man dies and the world pays homage
The Life and Works of Giuseppe Verdi  The old man dies and the world pays homage
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Requiem Mass  Part VII: Dies irae / Requiem aeternam / Libera me
Requiem Mass  Part VII: Dies irae / Requiem aeternam / Libera me
11:24
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Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"  Introduction; cue to unadorned Bolero rhythm, Part 1
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"  Introduction; cue to unadorned Bolero rhythm, Part 1
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Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"  Bolero rhythm, Part 2: an extended variation of Part 1
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"  Bolero rhythm, Part 2: an extended variation of Part 1
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Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"  But here we have snare drums and plucked violas and cellos
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"  But here we have snare drums and plucked violas and cellos
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Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"  Section 2: Complete statement of theme by clarinet as flute joins 'motto' group
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"  Section 2: Complete statement of theme by clarinet as flute joins 'motto' group
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Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"  Introduction of 'discordant' harp into the unfolding picture
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"  Introduction of 'discordant' harp into the unfolding picture
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Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"  Section 3: Bassoon introduces closely related variant of theme
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"  Section 3: Bassoon introduces closely related variant of theme
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Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"  ...but then veers upwards, slowing rhythm and introducing new syncopation
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"  ...but then veers upwards, slowing rhythm and introducing new syncopation
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Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"  Section 4: 'Petite' E flat clarinet takes over theme, including variants
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"  Section 4: 'Petite' E flat clarinet takes over theme, including variants
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Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"  Section 5: Oboe d'amore takes over theme but returns to its original form
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"  Section 5: Oboe d'amore takes over theme but returns to its original form
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Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"  Section 6: Theme now shared by two instruments: muted trumpet and flute
Discussion/Introduction to Ravel's "Boléro"  Section 6: Theme now shared by two instruments: muted trumpet and flute
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