Silly Symphonies

Formally, the first movement of the Quintet is of considerable interest. The interest is generated not by a problem in determining the overall form, for that is clearly sonata form. Rather, it is in determining the exact location of the main sections and subsections within the sonata form. The sections which will most concern our discussion are the introductions, the exposition and the developmental section. I say introductions as plural as it appears actually be two sections of music. These two…

Schuman wrote many popular songs in his youth but favored orchestral and choral music, as is evident by his impressive compositional output that includes orchestral works, music for band, and Choral works as he continued the strong American symphonic tradition. Recognized for his mastery of orchestration, Schuman favored distinct blocks of color with a vital rhythmic style full of variety and intensity. He was able to take old styles and forms and infused his own methods to achieve coherence in…

eras, his period during this growth period of music shows how he was constantly evolving with the musical landscape that he was thrust into. Beethoven’s influence can still be felt today. No other piece represents the genius of Beethoven more than Symphony No. 5. Part of the reason why this piece has resonated with contemporary listeners is because the piece uses similar techniques to modern music in its method of creating intrigue. For example, the opening four notes is continuously…

Ta-Ta-Ta-Taaa. The famous motif and most iconic piece from Beethoven’s 5th Symphony, it was considered as “fate knocking at the door”. Beethoven’s greatest work captures the serene brightness from the major keys and the sheer chaotic force the piece has. When I was a child, probably around four years old; It was my first encounter with classical music. The film was Disney’s Fantasia 2000, featuring the world renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra. I was in awe how cool the music sounded and wanted…

than sudden changes. A perfect example of classical dynamics was a single dynamic passage transforming into a larger structured piece with a wonderful transition, especially if held for specific period of time. In Beethoven’s Finale of the fifth symphony at about the 6:08 minute mark where an interesting transition occurs from a fast pace repeated patterns turns out to be a perfect transition, also referred to as a bridge. This links the fast pace section with the next slow pace section of the…

Question 3: The Romantic Symphony In this paper you will learn about both Beethoven’s and Berlioz’s history in the Romantic Symphony. Many look upon Beethoven as one of the most creative musicians of all time. He transitioned between Classical and Romantic eras of musical history. Beethoven introduced his new ideas to the symphonic tradition with extensive developmental use of musical material. He used various themes, choruses, motifs, and keys to accomplish a sense of modulation (www.beethoven…

they both are experienced and well-respected for what they do. Haydn didn’t come from a musical family but Haydn had that great talent in him. Franz Joseph Haydn was the most famous composer of his time, Haydn was not the first one who invented the symphony, but help…

Austin 1Lesma Taylor-AustinHumanities 1101- 41751Final Research Project Part 3Dean FeldmanApril 12, 2016Ludwig van BeethovenA Composer, Pianist, moody, brilliant musician, one name comes to mind… LudwigVan Beethoven! A protégé of a musical family, Beethoven has a natural touch inexploring the ins and outs of music that will be hard for anyone to follow in years tocome. He has transformed music by exploring the passionate and romantic side incontrast to the classical music (Sayre, 407). Beethoven…

Arrigo Boito once told Giuseppe Verdi that “an opera is not a play” and that “eight bars are enough to restore a sentiment to life; a rhythm can re-establish a character; music is the most omnipotent of all arts.” It can be argued that Giuseppe Verdi’s Otello may be a greater work of art than Shakespeare’s play Othello. Otello is so much more than just a translation from Shakespeare’s play. Verdi took Shakespeare’s 3,500 line play and turned it into a masterpiece of operatic literature with…

Exoticism, The Gamelan, and Sexuality Western music has drawn on many musical styles. Exoticism is one of the styles that was popular in the late nineteenth century. Exoticism, according to much literature, is deliberated as a form of representation that predicts people, cultural practices and places as foreign from a composer’s perspective or intended audience. Ralph Locke, in “Musical Exoticism: Images and Reflections,” defines exoticism as “a process of evoking a place, people, or social…