Shoe Horn Sonata Essay

The nineteenth century was a very important time for music, an age often defined by two composers - Ludwig van Beethoven and Gioachino Rossini. These two composers represented and were key to the development of that era’s musical powerhouses, German instrumental music and Italian opera respectively. Despite the composers’ similar importance to their respective genres, Beethoven and Rossini are often viewed as polar opposites with Beethoven reigning as superior; however, the veracity and…

Analysis: Mozart Symphony no.40 in G minor K.550 (1788), first movement There are more questions surrounding Mozart's final three symphonies nos. 39, 40, and 41 or "Jupiter" than answers. Mozart’s Symphony in G minor, K550 “is one of the greatest final trilogies that Mozart composed and the process of composing this piece lasted from six to eight weeks during the summer of 1788”(Heninger, 2003, p.1) Firstly, it was written for “strings, flutes, oboes and bassoons. It is then revised to give…

3.3 Piano Figuration 3.3.1 Use of Percussive Figuration Prokofiev first used percussive figuration in Sarcasms Op. 17 and Toccata Op. 11 written in the same year. At the beginning of Sarcasms, the Tempestoso is depicted by the percussive introduction. The harsh percussive sound in the interval of the augmented fourth is not only reinforced by ff, but also projects an intense emotion. The dynamic contrast in the first four measures further heightens the intensity. Ex. 3.9 Sarcasms Op. 17 No. 1…

this work the composer brings the late Classical period into full bloom while bridging in the essence of Romanticism. This was the composers’ first major composition for orchestra in which he scored: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets in C, 2 bassons, 2 horns in C and F, 2 trumpets in C, timpani and strings. The form of the piece is comprised of 4 movements. The first movement (Adagio molto) opens up with a slow 12 bar introduction containing a dominant chordal movement relative to the tonal center…

Initial Reactions Beethoven’s Symphony No 5 Mvmt I opens up with the breathtaking notes. The sounds almost made me to feel as if I am in the middle of the storm. At the same time, I could see why this symphony is known as ‘The Destiny.’ The majestic and yet somewhat tragic theme sounds as if the coming of the unavoidable tragic fate. On the other hand, the receiving gentle melody comforts as if telling the hope is still there behind that. This work is also known as the one composed while…

Of particular significance is Holst’s fifth movement, entitled Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age. Alan Leo’s book on astrology described those born under Saturn as having the potential for long life but inclined to plod through life slowly and steadily, often being unresponsive. Interestingly, Holst’s own personality is quite similar to Leo’s description of a person born under Saturn. Saturn was Holst’s favorite movement of the planets; perhaps Holst recognized its similarity to his own…

During the Middle Ages, Pythagoras explored mathematical ethics through musical harmony.The main purpose of having music is to improve the ceremony of the Catholic Churches. The fundamental of music was the Gregorian chant, named after Pope Gregory I. It is a serenade with single line of music, which is a monophonic texture. The Renaissance Period is when composers start composing by adding profound meanings and feelings to the world of music. It has many lines of music being performed all at…

Trois mains or three hands in English by McCormick opens with a prologue of three female dancers, standing close together, then later expand by moving away showing the piece has already started. Utilizing modern and ballet techniques, the piece started out with dancers travelling across the stage, later becomes more interactive when a call and response pattern is acknowledged between the dancers from the motion of their technique. The first dancer begun with a smooth pirouette towards the other…

Although Beethoven’s Fifth and Sixth symphonies sound very different, they both originated during the same time period and are closely related in many ways. In the first movement of the Fifth and Sixth symphonies, the relationships between the two can already be identified. While their similarities reveal the new ideas that Beethoven wanted to use in his symphonies at the time, their differences reveal the different paths that Beethoven chose for each symphony. Though the first movements of the…

unity and force; and in it comes in the form of an Impressionistic musical piece in a Sonata structure, which consists of an Exposition, Development, and Recapitulation. The story of Amory Blaine reflect a classical structure within the two subtitle books, connected by a short interlude, is organized in generally analogous and parallel…