In the eleventh episode, I first talk about the "horror story" about Jerry Goldsmith I promised in the last episode, relating to that episode's topic of texturalism. A film composer is always at the mercy of the director, and it doesn't always make for a smooth working relationship! We then delve into a survey of some of the most famous and enjoyable scherzos in music history. A scherzo, in general, is a lighthearted, playful piece, although we shall see how the character of the scherzo has developed from century to century, reflecting not only a particular composer's personality, but also continually developing attitudes about artistic expression throughout different historical periods.
