The potential of humanity always amazes me and brings me joy. One person can do great things, but when we come together and work towards a common goal, amazing things happen! This video was shot in a shopping mall, where some knew what was going on but most didn’t. I don’t want to give too much away before you see it however, it swells from one of the simplest and most recognizable melodies to an explosion of Joy and complexity. This is exactly what I believe the composer (Beethoven) intended to make us feel.

Please enjoy this video on the following link, and then below it, Write a paragraph, or a few sentences about something that impressed, or stood out to you. Let me know what you think! Mr Azzara Please forgive me I sent the wrong link, here is the correct one now:

How does the character of the fourth movement compare with the first three? consider such factors as tempo, texture, rhythmic character, and melodic themes. how does the piano concerto compare with johann sebastian bach's brandenburg concerto no. 5 in d major, bwv 1050? what similarities and contrasts do you see between these two works of the same genre? the following questions will you compare them. what instrument is featured as soloist in bach’s brandenburg concerto no. 5? how did the role of the keyboard instrument change from the time of bach to brahms? (hint: was the soloist in bach’s brandenburg concerto usual or unusual? ) where is the cadenza in the opening movement of bach’s brandenburg concerto no. 5? where is the cadenza in the opening movement of brahms’ piano concerto no. 2? which composer’s work featured a larger orchestra? how does this reflect the style period? how is this piece representative of romantic style? consider the instrumentation and orchestra size, scope of the overall work, and elements of character including tempo, texture, and themes. you may want to listen to excerpts from some of the prior movements. click on the play buttons below to listen to movements one, two, and three. you can listen to them in their entirety, or if you prefer, you can just listen to sections to refresh your memory of what these movements sound like.