04.23: Gravity’s Rainbow

In which we continue our discussion of Gravity’s Rainbow with a look at chapters 12 and 13 of Book Three.

As this episode covers the great Rossini/Beethoven debate that the novel has been hyping up for some time, here are a few examples of each composer’s work, as chosen by Alan.

Rossini

* William Tell Overture

* Thieving Magpie

Beethoven

* String Quartet, opus 132, 3rd movement

* Piano Sonata, opus 106, Hammerklavier, 3rd Movement

Below, you’ll find examples of a few other composers mentioned in our discussion.

Wagner

* Ride of the Valkyries

* Tannhäuser Overture

* Lohengrin Prelude

Webern

* Five Pieces for Orchestra

* Six Bagatelles for String Quartet