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elegantvirtuoso

♪ The Second Measure ♪

Jul 30, 2009 00:44

[There seems to be a melody coming from one of the tea rooms on the first floor, carrying out to the hallway and as far as the sound is willing to travel. It seems Austria is simply unable to contain his mixed feelings on various subjects anymore, and rather than put them into words, he has taken to the nearest available piano ( Read more... )

mixed emotions, beethoven's piano sonata no. 24 op. 78, expressing himself with his music, action threads

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better late than never right? mashespotatoes August 3 2009, 01:01:20 UTC

[Beethoven. The German composer who had spent most of his life in Austria. Of course Germany recognized the sonata, and had a rather good guess at who was playing. He and Austria had, after all, spent some time together ( ... )

Exactly! WHICH IS WHY IT'S OKAY MY REPLY IS LATE elegantvirtuoso August 3 2009, 06:56:05 UTC

[Austria turns at the familiar voice of Germany behind him. Eventually, Austria was sure Germany would see the value in keeping every bit of usable clothing he owned, really. Though, despite the annexation, Austria did not terribly mind his stay with Germany.

And of course, he would recognize it, as they were both rather fond of the composer.]

Indeed. [He knows Germany will already know, but he informs him anyway.] His Piano Sonata No. 24 Op. 78, otherwise known as À Thérèse.

[This might as well be a greeting. Hello Germany. How are you?]

mashespotatoes August 3 2009, 07:02:40 UTC

[Germany nods, understanding. Austria would point out things he knew, and he would acknowledge them as if he didn't. That was the way their relationship played out most of the time - following social conventions in ways other nations didn't care to. ]

For his student, yes.

[That was your, "How are you?"]