Sonata form

feminism or homosexuality can be the aspect to think about when people analysis certain piece. In terms of this, Ives’ church experiences can be the aspect to think when listener approach to his music. The church music traditions also became one of the forms of culture among the human beings which makes people communicate through this. Due to the revolution of religion and historical background, protestant church music traditions mostly focus on singing together. Because of his experiences at…

This piece has “characteristics of classic sonata form, and is similar in energy and length to such concert overtures as Shostakovich’s Festival Overture.” As with a typical sonata form, the piece is broken down into five main sections. The first introductory section features the opening horn fanfare and a full ensemble crescendo into the exposition. Starting at…

Symphony no.40 contains an exposition, a development, and a recapitulation. The exposition of a sonata form is a large section of music that introduces the basic material of the movement. This section usually includes the first theme, the second theme, and the cadence theme. In Symphony no.40, the exposition introduces the main theme of the entire piece…

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…

Sonata No. 23, Op. 57 (Appassionata) Ludwig Van Beethoven Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 –1827) was a crucial character in the period between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western music. He was also one of the most influential composers in the music history. Beethoven was born in a musical family. His alcoholic father was his first music teacher and later he was sent to Vienna to study under various teachers including Mozart and Hayden. In about 1800,…

The first piece I will depict is “Eyeglasses Duo”. This a duo played with a viola and a cello, which were performed by James VonValkenburg and Wei Yu. It began with the viola playing energetically, followed by the cello. Throughout this piece, it sounded like the two performers were chasing each other. The piece was played with two movements that have a playful tune. Each of the instruments played the them but the other performer would accompany. In this duo, the second movement is rarely…

theme is considerably lower lending itself to a much more sombre mood and allowing progression to the theme being repeated at bar 10.Theme 1 is the fundamental manifestation of the minor tonality of this work. Additionally the takes on an undulating form in the second phrase towards the end of the theme. To duration the movement is manipulated by its marking as Allegro and is characterised by staccato minim then crotchet melody followed by an answering dotted quaver rhythm that perfectly…

When people listen to Tchaikovsky’s repertoire they would say his music exudes passion, energy, and depth. The first movement of the Piano Concerto No.1 in B-Flat Minor by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky exhibits elements of true orchestral genius utilizing its range to the fullest in combination with the complex and intricate yet powerful fingerings of the solo pianist. What perplexes yet entertains the audience is the contrast from the beginning of the piece where the introduction is lyrical,…

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…

piece leaves a visceral impression for the audience. Schnittke wrote two violin sonatas, the second of which is entitled “quasi una sonata”. This piece was taken from a film score that he wrote for an animated film, so he quotes from his own material. He also quotes from other composers including Bach and Berg. The piece is titled “quasi una sonata” to question the concept of a sonata and to break from traditions of form and texture. There is much drama in the work, using silence as a major…