Thematic Transformation - does the term sound a bit intimidating? It won't be intimidating at all after you listen to this episode. On the contrary, it will be very enlightening, as you will understand better how composers throughout history have manipulated themes to explore the various possibilities that can develop a relatively small amount of musical material. From a composer like Bach, who, as we've seen perviously, can turn melodies upside down and backwards...to a composer like Liszt, who is famous for transforming the shape of a melody until it can almost sound like a completely new one...it's amazing how a fertile mind can work magic on a handful of notes!
