Johann Pachelbel

Even though Johannes Brahms is ordinary well-known a master of symphonic genre, he composed only four symphonies in his life. Further, Brahms completed the symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68, called “Ludwig van Beethoven’s tenth symphony” during around twentieth years from sketches since 1855. In the regard, the compositional process of the first symphony includes a long and mysterious history because of self-critical fastidiousness to make himself destroy his early works. On the other hand,…

Performance. Hannah performed the first two pieces of her recital solo, and was then accompanied by Polina Khatsko, an instructor of Piano at the University of Northern Iowa, on her third and final piece. The pieces performed were all four movements of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Sonata No. 3 in C major, BWV 1005; the first movement, “Ballade”, of Eugene Ysayë’s Sonata No. 3 Opus 27; and all four movements of Gabrielle…

Claudio Monteverdi Claudio Monteverdi was an Italian composer who was vital in making the transition from the Renaissance period to the Baroque period. Monteverdi was also one of the most important developers in the new style, opera. He is also recognized for bringing a “modern” style into church music. This resulted in considerable fame during his lifetime. During his long life he composed many works including 8 books of madrigals and forty operas. Claudio Monteverdi was born in Cremona…

John Philip Sousa is one of the most famous music composers. Born in Washington D.C in the mid-1800s, this music inventor is very well known by marchers. Mr. Sousa has composed 136 military marches. Not only was he a terrific song writer, but he also invented the widely used sousaphone The son of two immigrants, John Philip Sousa was born in Washington D.C. on November 6, 1854. John was thee third of ten children and his parents’ names were Antonio Sousa and Maria Elizabeth. He began his musical…

characteristics of the classical era had to do with tuneful thematic material. Mozart rose to fame shortly after the Baroque period ended, in which composition was more focused on formulaic, almost mathematical techniques. One of Mozart’s main influences was Johann Sebastian Bach. Bach was well known…

though, the Baroque period, dating from 1600 to 1750 was centuries ago, the music and the composers of the period are relevant and prominent still today. Per the Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, Johann Sebastian Bach was, “One of the greatest and most influential composers of the Western world” (“Johann Sebastian Bach”) Although, Bach was not recognized in his time as a great composer, he most definitely is recognized as such today, and has been since his compositions were reintroduced in the…

THE KNOWN PIECE The known piece is Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, I. This piece was composed by Johann Sebastian Bach in the late Baroque era (1720-1721). (1) This work is the fifth of six concertos that Bach composed for Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg. Bach presented the concerto as a gesture of kindness, but also as a form of potential employment. (1) It is not known whether Margrave responded to the offering, regardless, they were known as some of Bach’s most well known and most…

It was composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. The piece is from the Baroque era and its genre is partita. Partita is an instrumental piece composed of a series of variations, as a suite. In the title, it states that the composition is for "solo violin" but it was performed by…

I chose Bach Cello Suite No. 1, rewritten for eight cellos, to represent me through the elements. I chose a cello on purpose because I admire and strive for its strong yet timid timbre. It’s used more often to create harmony then be the main focus, however in this song it more than rises to the occasion by showing off how many varied sounds and abilities it has in both the harmony and the melody. It’s an elegant, yet powerful and capable instrument that is brought to its full potential in this…

As one takes a look back into the musical history of the world, they can see that today's musical society would not be anything like it is today without its past. From the medieval time period, we have received musical elements such as word painting and melismas. This was the start of melodic growth for the world. From the Renaissance time period, we have received musical elements such as harmony, improvisation, and Humanim. Without the characteristics of the Medieval time period, the…