an alternative instrumental Finale of Beethoven's 9th symphony

[gprengel]

Oh! this was lots of fun to listen to. I second Alan. Please write an original Symphony "in the style of Beethoven" if you must. What did you use to realize your orchestration?

I did write a whole symphony: here is the Finale with a choral intro and an Allegro con spirito http://gerdprengel.de/symph4.mp3 :-)

I use Finale with the sounds of Noteperformer

[Alan Howe]

You see, to designate this as an alternative finale for Beethoven's 9th is actually to invite a performance of the first three movements that Beethoven actually wrote, followed by this substitute movement. This just won't work because (a) the 9th doesn't need to be completed and (b) Beethoven didn't compose it! Comparisons, I'm afraid would be odious.

However, if Gerd were to compose a complete symphony in the style of Beethoven, then the work could be judged on its own merits, as a stand-alone piece.

[Alan Howe]

I did write a whole symphony

Could we hear the whole thing, please?

[CelesteCadenza]

Come to think about it, there may very well be a place for a non-choral finale:
"Philadelphia Orchestra to chorus: Put on masks. Chorus to orchestra: We're out of here."
https://www.inquirer.com/arts/philadelphia-orchestra-edinburgh-festival-chorus-masks-covid-20220819.html

[Alan Howe]

Actually, there's a case for sending them packing - back to Philadelphia.

[eschiss1]

... ohhhkay.
(1) They'll be glad to go, I'm sure.
(2) That has what to do with this thread? In the words of Alan Howe (paraphrased), that could be taken up in another.

[Alan Howe]

Eric's right. Back to the music, please.