IBM Lotus Symphony

The history of music before the twentieth century revolved around musicians and their instrument makers. Events likely to have a significant effect on this particular period of time seemed consistent. Well-tempered tuning was perfected, and soon after J.S. Bach rewrote the musical book with his groundbreaking composition, The Well-Tempered Clavier. The creation of the pianoforte fostered Beethoven's playing and writing and opened up a new powerful responsiveness. Autonomy and self-determination…

music has a strong interest in. A major factor in these composers writing is the folk song. They learned from the folk song in his works, folk songs which music language acquired unique incomparable. People in the "powerful group" and a Tchaikovsky symphony and opera works according to their own fantasies created gained new vitality."Powerful group" composers through a variety of ways, the first is the direct feeling through music and understanding of folk art, Balakirev, Moussorgski, Borodin,…

I decided to rent Doctor Atomic by John Adams. Doctor Atomic is an English language opera that portrays the anxiety and tension felt by the scientists involved in the creation of the atomic bomb in 1945. I read the synopsis of several concerts and operas and they all were appealing, but then I read the description for Doctor Atomic and knew I should critique it. I am a chemistry major and the summary of this opera intrigued my scientific side. I also felt that I would enjoy this English language…

Symphonies are large works that are written for the entire orchestra. Symphonies were developed during the classical period. The classical period changed the style of music. During the baroque era music was more complex and required the audience to think more about the music. The foundation…

The History of Bela Bartok The composer that I will be writing about in the paper will be Bela Bartok. Bartok was born on March 25, 1881 and he died on September 26, 1945. He was a Hungarian composer and pianist. He along with another composer named Liszt are known as Hungary’s greatest composers. What I found really cool during my research was that he was musically talented at an early age. He was able to play 40 pieces on the piano at the age of 4. I don't know any 4 year old that can play 40…

23 Melbourne, Victoria: St Patrick’s Cathedral Robert Mackenzie, Melbourne, 1876-79; completed by George Fincham, Richmond, 1880; enlarged by George Fincham, 1886 and 1889; enlarged by Fincham & Hobday, 1896 3 manuals, 36 speaking stops, 7 couplers, tubular-pneumatic action Engraver: Unknown Source: The Australasian Sketcher (27 March 1880), p. 44 The building of this organ, the second in the Cathedral, was started by Robert Mackenzie of Melbourne in 1876. After a series of delays, George…

Vienna in 1792. Prince Elector gave him a grant for two years to complete his education in music. He was quite successful in Vienna due to him composing Opus I and did accomplished his first Vienna performance. Later, Beethoven composed numerous symphonies and was viewed as a strong composer to many friends, mentors, and…

Concert Review II In 1965, The Lovin’ Spoonful performed their first hit single “Do you Believe in Magic.” This music represents the folk genre, and one which has been popular for many decades. A quick Google search revealed the song has been featured in many commercials and in movies such as American Pie and Date Movie. I chose it because of the upbeat and happy feel. In addition, the tune puts listeners in a good mood and also entices them to dance. The following essay will first describe…

We all dream of travelling to Italy, where beauty has no limits. The culture is inundated by the arts, families are vibrant and strong, architecture is unrivaled, musical genius is ubiquitous and of course…the food. With every aspect of life so influential and awe-inspiring, it is no wonder George Frideric Handel has returned with compositions that leave us speechless. His operas, arias, Oratorios, anthems and concertos never cease to amaze me; however, this time he has really outdone himself.…

Chopin is originally from Poland. He was born on March 1, 1810. He was a great composer during the Romantic period. He was a child prodigy on the piano. Chopin's mother was a Polish and his father was a bookkeeper. He was studied with Wojciech Zywny when he was young. He also learned harmony and counterpoint with Jozef Elsner. Chopin has his first concert when he was 8. As a pianist, his talents were beyond emulation. He restricted to the beauty and evenness of song. He wrote mostly solo piano.…