Concerto

George Friedrich Handel was German born in 1685, but died English by Heart in 1759. Handel, though German born, spent most of his life in England and became a naturalized citizen of that country. He was a virtuoso composer of Opera and Oratorio, and was one of the most versatile composers of his time. He began studying music when he was seven years of age; Duke, for whom his brother valeted, recognized him as being great. Handel studied the violin, harpsichord, and organ among many other…

The word baroque came from the Portuguese word “barroco.” Baroque music had been used in western European music from 1600 to 1750. The baroque era includes spirit, opera and its components, cantata and oratorio, concerto, and instrumental music. The greatest example I choose from our book for late baroque period music is an Antonio Vivaldi work, “Spring, from the Four seasons la primavera, from le quattro stgioni), op. 8 1 I.” Spring music is a good example of baroque period because it is…

Mozart’s Unfinished Requiem “As death, when we come to consider it closely, is the true goal of our existence” (Mozart n.p.). Wolfgang Amadeus was born on January 27th, 1756 to Leopold and Anna Maria Mozart. Mozart was the last child born to Leopold and Anna. He had two older brothers, and four older sisters. Only one of his siblings was still alive when Wolfgang was born. His brothers were all named Johann, and his sisters were all named Maria. All of his siblings, except Maria Anna…

The Rococo Style; What characterized the rococo? Rococo development of the eighteenth century was focused in France, however spread all through Europe. It is characterized by decorative, elegant design and more of a influence for the decorative arts. Rococo design embraced complex, organic patterns, gilding, embellishing painting, and a palette of light, pastel colors. What was a paris salon? It was the official art show of the Académie des Beaux Arts in Paris, France. Between 1748– 1890 it was…

In Copland’s “Piano Variations” the piece is quite simple but darkly colored with 20 variations and a coda, giving a sense of dramatization in continuous variation form, which were originally played on a piano and are now placed into the orchestra which gives it a more lively and colorful perspective on the piece. It opens up in heavy, ominous manner but then more into the piece the chords are struck heavily to give this sensation of engrossment. You’re captivated by everything that is thrown at…

Debussy was the oldest of five children, and his father Manuel-Achille Debussy, owned a china shop in and his mother, Victorine Manoury Debussy, was a seamstress. In 1867 the family moved to Paris but Debussy's pregnant mother fled in 1870 with Claude to his aunt's home in Cannes to flee the Franco-Prussian War. This is when and where Debussy at the age of seven began piano lessons paid for by his aunt with Italian violinist Cerutti. In 1871 he got the attention of Marie Mauté de Fleurville,…

V as a covered rebel tries to execute those in Norsefire as a result of their dictatorship. V is no doubt understood with explosives, philosophical keenness and PC hacking. V represents the force between the totalitarian government and the minority bunch.In the movie, “V for Vendetta,” I assume the character of V. throughout the movie, I hide behind a mask that belonged to Guy Fawkes, the man who tried to blow the parliament building of England on November 5th, 1605. I had gone through a…

Travis was the only clarinet performer. His first performance was “Concerto No. 1 in F Minor Op.73” by Weber. Travis performed this piece in three tempos allegro, adagio and allegretto. Carl Maria von Weber was born near Lubeck, Germany on November 18, 1786. He was the cousin of Mozart’s wife and the son of a musician traveling…

friends. His father’s name was Johann Jakob Brahms and he lives from 1806-1872. Johann Johannes father lived in Heidi in Holstein. Like Johannes he became a musician and he did against his own family’s will. His songs are Hungarian Dances, Violin concerto, Brahms’ Lullaby, and a German Requiem. His brother was Friedrich Brahm,…

Joaquin Rodrigo was one of the most significant Spanish composers of the 20th century and produced many pieces which varied from Concertos to quartets. He played a significant role in the development and exposure of Spanish music and was a master at composition even though he faced various hardships through life. The performance consisted of three pieces by Rodrigo and one piece by Luigi Boccherini which is a mix of both Classical and Spanish music. The first thing you notice when you walk into…