Trials and Tribulations of Writing Le Nozze Di Figaro

A huge step in the world of opera on 7 May 1783. It was on this date which Mozart wrote a letter to his father with the intentions of his next composition. In the coming years this spectacle would become Mozart 18th Operatic Work and 1 lath in Italian, El Nozzle did Figaro. Already having 10 Italian Operas accredited to his name El Nozzle did Figaro seemed to be Mozart…

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Essay on Western Music

We can divide each major element of Western Music into periods_ Some of the major periods of Western Music consist of Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern Music. Each period contributed key elements that have influenced the formation of music. These key periods helped form the musical geniuses;Bach, Beethoven,Mozart,Verdi, and Copeland. The Baroque period lasted from 1600-1750. The two best known Baroque composers are Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frederick Handel….

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Performance practice

Beethoven was widely known as a classical period composer, but he also regarded as a great adventure and a predecessor to Romantic period. HIS compositional career Is usually divided into Early, Middle, and Late periods and the late period was from about 1815 till his death, and also undoubtedly recognized as a transition period from Classical period to Romantic period. This is a magic period that Beethoven created a great…

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The Evolution of the Concerto from Classical to Romantic Era

Classical to the romantic era; producing changes within its instrumentation, form thematic material and rhythmic devices. The societal attitudes towards the composition and consumption of the concerto form also changed during this time. A concerto is an arrangement with solo works performed within the piece, alternating between a larger ensemble and the soloist. The root of its definition was believed to mean to ‘skirmish with one another’ (Obeyed, 1957), this…

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The Musical Cannon

As Augustine once suggested “Music is the art of measuring well”. “The canon is a list of composers or works that are assigned value and greatness by consensus” 1 However, the canon will always call Into question the nature of its exclusions and which composers make It In and which composers do not. The Canon, promotes proper decorum, and ensures proper conduct”2 Authors such as Adorn and Herkimer, members of…

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Macon

Bach Chorale During the baroque period, music had certain characteristics that are specific to the time period. For example, Contrast is an important characteristic in a baroque drama. The differences between loud and soft, solo and ensemble, deferent instruments and timbres all play an important role In many baroque compositions. In previous musical eras, a piece of music tended to consist of a single melody, perhaps with several melodies played…

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Fav instrument

The flute family is the oldest of the woodwind family. The size of the tube has changed to respect Its bore shape. During the Renaissance, the flute was a simple wooden tube shape with an embouchure hole and finger holes. The bore of the baroque flute was adjusted to a slightly pointed conical shape with the larger range at the embouchure hole and the smaller radius at the bell end…

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Psychology Myths

Power Most people believe that people only use 10% of the brain power because they are hopeful. Even very educated people fall into this trap. If only ten percent is being used, there Is plenty of room to become smarter. But this is untrue. Businesses feed off this hope for self-improvement, and therefore, create products that do not actually aid in self-improvement but Just act as a “feel good” product…

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Effects of Music

Music can control a much larger part of your life than most people would like to believe. Music can affect us in ways in which we’re not even aware of, and for this reason, music is simply amazing. There is a large number of studies behind music. Not even just the typical music you hear on the radio or that you download from the Internet, but any sounds and the…

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Employment Systems of Musicians

Throughout history, musicians and composers, who possess a unique musical talent, found themselves been employed under the patronage system and or freelance system. Up till the classical era, the only way musicians could support themselves is under the patronage system. They could be servants of aristocrats or servants of the church. Under the patronage system, musicians were employed as servants. As servants, they have very few rights; they cannot leave…

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