Quasi una fantasia - Almost a fantasy. by LBJ2
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Quasi una fantasia - Almost a fantasy.
Inspiration comes from a fantastic classical piece of music. Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor. Opus 27, No. 2. Mostly known as: "Moonlight" sonata.
Beethoven wrote it in 1801 - "Moonlight" sonata (Quasi una fantasia). Click here to hear a beautiful version of it
"Moonlight" sonata is one of the most beautiful, and also best known sonatas, Beethoven ever wrote.... But why?
I have been listening to it regularly for more than 30 years. And i always liked it a lot.
But i never knew why it was written, and for whom it was written... untill yesterday.
I got curious about it... and i suspected, that very deep emotions had to be involved.
A masterpiece of such beauty, could not possibly come from nowhere.
So i did some research, to learn it's story and origin. And my suspicions were right....
The "Moonlight" sonata was written and dedicated, by Beethoven, to a young countess named, Giulietta Guicciardi. She was 17 years old, when she in the year 1801, was accepted as a music student, at Beethoven's.
Beethoven was 31 years old at that time. But he instantly fell deeply in love with her.
Actually both of them fell in love. Beethoven proposed to her. She accepted, and her mother approved the marriage too.
But her father did not approve. Beethoven were just a musician and composer.
A man without rank or wealth. A relatively unimportant person, at that time.
A year later, in 1802, Countess Giulietta Guicciardi, married a rich Count.
That same year, Beethoven released the "Moonlight" sonata for the first time.
Personally...i think Beethoven gathered all his feelings for her...in the "Moonlight sonata".
That is why it is so incredibly beautifully composed.
So when we listen to Moonlight sonata... we actually hear Beethoven's love, for Giulietta.
A sad, but beautiful love story.. which triggered one of the finest sonatas ever written.
I could not resist the opportunity, to let the inspiration from "Moonlight" sonata..carry me away. This image is what came out of it.
A few facts to support this post:
L.V.Beethoven
Moonlight sonata
Countess Giulietta Guicciardi
Comments (26)
mgtcs
Belíssimo trabalho, atmosfera fantástic, parabéns!
JeffersonAF
Fantastic work my friend.
bakapo
wow... dreamy and magical. I love the misty lighting and soft colors. well done!
Faemike55
Very beautiful image, Lars and a sad but moving story!
renecyberdoc
this is a fantastic piece of work,the render image and more even the feelings behind it and beethovens love. strangely i never imagined him beeing in love stupid me. we do havre quite somm ludwig music at home here and in the future his masterpieces might come differently over to us. wonderful work bro,
UteBigSmile
Hi Lars, I know Beethoven's "Moonlight" sonata, that's great music, I love also the 5th's Sinfony from him, is really a great fast one! Your graphic is very well done and your info about Ludwig is top!!! Hug's Ute
lyron
Excellent composition. Great scene!!!!
ThetaLov
You learn something new every day it seems. I had no idea the backstory for this most beautiful, heartstring-tugging song. And the image is so fitting. Yet another brilliant work from you, L. Hats off. :)
moonrancher
Fantastic lighting in this one as well as great composition and colors, Lars!
pops
What a fantastic image and atmosphere that you created Lars
psyoshida
Just lovely! Superb work.
magnus073
Lars this is such a magnificent image and I honestly don't think you could have created anything to better respresent the story you described so well. I had no idea about this bit of history either and am so thrilled you shared it with us to cast a new light on the classic piece of music
Miska7
Very nice scene. Great lighting and atmosphere! Wonderful work.
emmecielle
I always liked "Moonlight" Sonata, but did not know the story about its creation. Your interpretation is great, dear Lars. A fabulous scenery and wonderful atmosphere! :)
ShadowsNTime
Wonderful render Lars! One can feel the music in this and feel his love in the music. Great and very interesting history, thanks for taking time to research it!
Lunastar
What a wonderful image. Lars thank you for the information. I too suspected a deep seated love.
Richardphotos
been a long time since I heard the song. beautiful idea and composition
SIGMAWORLD Online Now!
EXCELLENT!
0rest4wicked
Inspirational
DennisReed
Exquisite & Haunting Art Lars!
amota99517
This is such a passionate piece of art and depicts the story so well. I just had to go and listen to the music and you are right. It is so lovely and has such a wonderful passion woven throughout the piece. Excellent work!
Minda
Really magical,excellent composition and information lars...wonderful work as always!!
Zazou
Wonderful piece of Art !
NetWorthy
Wonderful, wonderful image and history lesson. And yes, Moonlight Sonata is one of my favorite classical pieces, and now we know why it is so moving...
three_grrr
Totally stunning work. You use light in the most amazingly beautiful ways. Here again, you've use light like like it was paint. I doubt that Beethoven's sonata could have been captured any better then you have. The background history truly changes the whole feel of the music when one listens to it again.
Steeleyes101
Ahhhhh a true love of music and fine art as well as history. I not only appreciate this fine work of art but the histoic story behind it and the link to the music which I will listen too as soon as Im finished typing. Your art work is so very beautiful and full of emotion as I know the song already believe me you did a very find job bring it to life in art. I say Bravo! to you and remove my hat and bow in your direction ... Bravo!!!!!