Beethoven, Symphony 3 ('Eroica'), 4th movement (finale) ©

Ludwig van Beethoven's Third Symphony, fourth movement (finale), performed by the Bezdin Ensemble, with a graphical score.
FAQ

Q: What do the shapes indicate?
A: The shapes are assigned according to instrumental group:
rectangle: brass (also timpani)
octagon: clarinet
ellipse: flute
inverted ellipse: oboe and bassoon
rhombus: strings

Q: What do the colors indicate?
A: The colors are assigned to pitch, in a technique described here:

Q: Where can I get this recording?
A: From Magnatune:

Q: Could you please make a video of ________?
A: Please read this:

[тито-кв]

as an oboist, i played principle on this with my youth orchestra in carnegie hall and i can honest to god say that it was one of the greatest most beautiful moments of my life

[matthewpiper]

Transcendent self-possession and self-discovery by the greatest of all artists...

[starchythepotato]

It always makes me so happy to hear the theme return at 8:12. It being augmented is somewhere between silly and grandiose.

[sallymj]

Stephen, I cannot tell you how many times I’ve watch this video. Now I’m going to send this to my brothers and sisters for Father’s Day. We lost my dad in Feb. 2018. He adored Beethoven. I’m the only other classical music lover in my large family. I’m going to send your video, because I think the visual helps you hear the music better. I think it’s easier listening to a 10 minute video with graphics like you used here. And I think this is one of Beethoven’s most playful pieces. So thank you for providing a gift I can give my family to remember our Dad.❤️

[arontesfay]

Every second of this masterpiece is absolutely breathtaking

[DylanRodriguez-zhxy]

This must have been mind blowing to have first heard this because it still is

[Kyubiwan]

00:00 Introduction
00:17 Theme (Eb)
00:51 Variation 1 (Eb)
01:27 Variation 2 (Eb)
02:01 Variation 3 (Eb)
02:45 Variation 4 (c)
03:40 Variation 5 (D)
04:13 Variation 6 (g)
04:55 Variation 7 (C)
05:13 Variation 8 (Eb)
06:21 Variation 9 (Eb)
08:12 Variation 10 - Finale (Eb)
09:02 Coda

It's a bit unusual for this movement to be theme and variations, given that the last (as well as the first) movement of a symphony is usually in sonata form.

[connorkiester]

2 flutes: Ellipse
2 oboes: Inverted ellipse (star)
2 clarinets: Octagon
2 bassoons: Inverted ellipse (star)
3 horns: Rectangle
2 trumpets: Rectangle
Timpani: Rectangle
Strings: Rhombus

[oscarstephanedeniau]

10:55 - The End : The most monumental part of this movement.

[tabanjoman]

This is becoming my favorite piece of all time, particularly this 4th movement Thank you so much for the digital images!

[TheZeldaCinema]

One of the best codas out of not only Beethoven's symphonies, but also any piece out there!

[nickmelucci]

Arguably the most uplifting and powerful pieces of Music ever written.

[superguinea]

The 4th movement is gorgeous, thank you so much

[Snommelp]

I'm so happy that you decided to do Eroica! I had wanted to request it, but I read your FAQ, so instead I've been watching your channel with eager hopefulness, knowing that I'd enjoy whatever you posted, even if it wasn't Eroica.

[Jonahman]

These videos (The Eroica) have been a lovely addition to my Christmas vacation. Thank you.

[kmk]

This symphony really speaks for itself!

[Eggs]

My favourite Beethoven symphony, and my favourite Youtube channel.

[GeorgeFanucci]

I’ve “listened” to this music many times, but never “heard” it before I saw it here today!

[leonhardeuler]

5:59 My favorite part in the entire movement. That moment is foreshadowed by 5:31 (I think, i may be overanalysing)

[danielrivera]

I'm hooked !!
"My God its... It's like a dam bursting!"