Statement of Purpose
Brijesh Pradhananga
18th November, 2013
MUS 151-01
Mr. Victor Drescher
Junior recital held on November 18,2013 at Pottle Auditorium was an Italian opera with a combination of vocal and instrumental music. The music was of Baroque era and the opera included 9 songs. At first Che fiero costume composed by Giovanni Legrenzi (1626-1690) was performed. Though I didn't understand the lyrics but according to the translation the song was very much based on the blaming God for bringing him grief. After that "Lungi dal caro bene" composed by Antonio Secchi (1761-1833) was performed. The translated English version of the song described the pain of life and his beloved one. After the two songs finished, two new songs were performed. "Les Berceaux" composed by Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) and soon after Mai by the same composer. The combination of piano and vocal presented a harmonic sound. Right after the two songs ended, Allerseelen composed by Richard Strauss (1864-1949) was performed and then Die Forelle composed by Franz Schubert (1797-1823) was performed. Then two other songs composed by Paul Bowles(1910-1999) were performed. Music of Blue Mountain Ballads where initially Heavenly Grass and finally Sugar in the Cane was performed. At last Donne mie, la fate a tanti from Cosi fan tutte composed by W.A. Mozart (1756-1791) was performed.
Conclusion: Overall the program was quite amazing and entertaining. The opera ended with a great applause for the performers. It was a great
18th November, 2013
MUS 151-01
Mr. Victor Drescher
Junior recital held on November 18,2013 at Pottle Auditorium was an Italian opera with a combination of vocal and instrumental music. The music was of Baroque era and the opera included 9 songs. At first Che fiero costume composed by Giovanni Legrenzi (1626-1690) was performed. Though I didn't understand the lyrics but according to the translation the song was very much based on the blaming God for bringing him grief. After that "Lungi dal caro bene" composed by Antonio Secchi (1761-1833) was performed. The translated English version of the song described the pain of life and his beloved one. After the two songs finished, two new songs were performed. "Les Berceaux" composed by Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) and soon after Mai by the same composer. The combination of piano and vocal presented a harmonic sound. Right after the two songs ended, Allerseelen composed by Richard Strauss (1864-1949) was performed and then Die Forelle composed by Franz Schubert (1797-1823) was performed. Then two other songs composed by Paul Bowles(1910-1999) were performed. Music of Blue Mountain Ballads where initially Heavenly Grass and finally Sugar in the Cane was performed. At last Donne mie, la fate a tanti from Cosi fan tutte composed by W.A. Mozart (1756-1791) was performed.
Conclusion: Overall the program was quite amazing and entertaining. The opera ended with a great applause for the performers. It was a great