Module 4 – Music of the Classical Period Unit Summary (20 points) 1. Name two important visual artists (not musicians) from the Classical Period. (1 point) Jean-Honoré Fragonard Jacques-Louis David 2. Name two important writers of literature (not musicians) from the Classical Period. ( 1 point) Voltaire Denis Diderot Jane Austen 3. Discuss the political events and sociological factors that made the Classical Period such a time of violent upheaval. (1 point) The years 1750 to 1820 were
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wind ensemble‚ a cello concerto‚ a symphony‚ and many other pieces. One of his more notable pieces is his bassoon concerto‚ "The Five Sacred Trees"‚ which was premiered in 1995 by the New York Philharmonic and principal bassoon player Judith LeClair . It was later recorded for Sony Classical by Williams with LeClair and the London Symphony Orchestra. Act as a guest conductor John Williams has worked with a number of major orchestras‚ including the London Symphony‚ the Cleveland Orchestra‚ the Philadelphia
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learned how to handle this‚ Beethoven began to write his greatest works. Beethoven was such a perfectionist that he would rework his musical compositions for years until they were perfect. It is incredible that during his life‚ Beethoven wrote nine symphonies and thirty-two piano sonatas. Because of these problems‚ Beethoven never had many close friends or happy relationships. The music he created showed this and
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The classical work of art was composed during the years of 1822-1824. “The Ninth Symphony seems the most like a construction of mirrors‚ reflecting and refracting the values‚ hopes‚ and fears of those who seek to understand and explain it.” (Kinderman‚ 2009) Of the four major movements within the song‚ Ode to Joy which is the final movement
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Fanfare for the Common Man The piece was written in 1942 for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra under conductor Eugene Goossens. It was inspired in part by a famous speech made earlier in the same ear where vice president Henry A. I couldn’t relate to this piece‚ it didn’t resonate with me. Berlioz “ Symphonie fantastique IV ( March to the scaffold) This piece reminds me of marching band at high school pep rally. The sound of the timpani also remindsof heavy footsteps of an army. The song starts
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studied in Vienna under Mozart and Hayden. In Vienna he first made his reputation as a pianist and teacher‚ and he became famous quickly.<br><br>At this time he composed many of his most popular works such as the Fifth symphony‚ the Emperor Concerto‚ the Eroica and Pastoral symphonies‚ and his only opera Fidelio.<br><br>Beethoven developed a completely original style of music‚ reflecting his sufferings and joys. His work forms a peak in the development of tonal music and is one of the most important
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INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN MUSIC TOM SMIALEK SAMPLE CONCERT REPORT Return to MUSIC 5 ________________________________________ On October 15 I attended a concert by the NDR Symphony Orchestra of Hamburg at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. The performance consisted of only two pieces‚ yet both were met with enthusiastic applause and praise. The first piece performed was the Violin Concerto in D major‚ Op. 35‚ by Piotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky‚ with the famous violinist Midori as
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Org Management - Task 2 I have been asked to develop an action plan for Anne Ewers as she moves forward with the ongoing merger of the Utah Opera and the Utah Symphony. A balanced scorecard has been provided for both organizations‚ and this document will include analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of each organization and recommendations that Ms. Ewers can take to address the weaknesses. Additionally‚ I will analyze the four aspects (including strengths and weaknesses) of the scorecards for
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Amadeus did an excellent job in illustrating Mozart’s life; the movie was full of drama and envy. Mozart was an extraordinary musician who will never be forgotten. Mozart wrote many admirable pieces‚ I have chosen Symphony No.25 and Piano Concerto No.21. Symphony No.25 the first movement has a light tempo‚ while still at times sounding dark. The piece as a whole gives off a very stormy and full feeling. The dynamics range throughout from loud to soft and back to loud. Overall the piece
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