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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

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