You haven't heard Beethoven like this....

Rocky Balboa meets Ludvig von Beethoven in a metaphorical ring of drama, suspense and heroic struggle. 

Leonard Bernstein said "Music...can name the unnameable and communicate the unknowable"

But metaphor can also be used to help us understand complex music in a fresh way.

Words can only go so far...

Especially when it comes to describing the experience of great music.

So how about using another vehicle of expression, one that we can relate to on an emotional level?

Film.

On today's podcast we take to the piano (you can watch on YouTube for the video version which includes clips from the film).

We overlay Beethoven's Appassionata Sonata 1st movement side by side with the film Rocky starring Sylvester Stallone.

What emerges is a fascinating revelation of what is 'under the hood'.

Yes, both Balboa's and Beethoven's template is the same.

It's known as the Hero's Journey, the quintessential model for great Hollywood films, novels and compelling stories.

And now...we see and hear it at work in the compositional process of Beethoven.

Join me for a frolic in film and music.

I guarantee you will never hear Beethoven the same way again.

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