Under the Influence

[Belle]

This is a topic which always enthuses; the influence one composer has upon another and how we all recognize those DNA markings in the original works.

Just this morning I was listening, as mentioned earlier, to Beethoven Op. 109. It occurred to me that in that magnificent third movement Beethoven might have been channeling Bach: go to 11:56 here, from approx. bars 8-14.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JZGiY--2LM

Then go to 1:26 here; there is only the difference in tempo but the same motifs and rhythm are used with the ostinato supporting the melody line!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgEwfPhVwI4

Beethoven reveals to us his study of the great, great master - whether subliminal or not!!