Analysis Of Anton Nel

The concert I attended was performed by a solo concert performer named Anton Nel. The date of the performance was October 8th, 2017 at 4:00 PM. The concert lasted about an hour thirty minutes and was located at Rainey Hall in Jessen Auditorium. The performer Anton Nel was a middle aged man while the audience who came to see him perform was generally middle-aged to elderly. The performer Nel is a very well known pianist who has taken his talents to several areas across the globe including Europe and Africa. Also, he has received several awards, including the 1987 Naumburg International Piano Competition at Carnegie Hall. As a UT student, my ticket was free.

As stated earlier, the concert was performed at Rainey Hall. The approximate size of

14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2 by Ludwig van Beethoven. This piece sets a down mood that isn’t as bright as the other pieces Nel played due to its minor key. However, the sound of this piece is really intense and emotional. This piece has a very smooth melody and demonstrates syncopation. Also, the dynamics of this piece are low. As discussed throughout class, this piece has sonata-allegro form. This means that it has an exposition, development, and recapitulation. The first movement is slow since it is adagio sostenuto, the second movement is brisk since it is allegretto, and the third is quick since it is presto agitato. Beethoven uses a continuous soft dynamic and a smooth wave-like rhythmic pattern. The texture of this piece can be described as mixed between homophonic and polyphonic. Lastly, this piece required Nel to constantly use the fortepiano levers to create the piece’s distinct

I think this was the case because Anton Nel described how the different pieces were played on the fortepiano. He always tried to connect each piece he played with the fortepiano. It was also a concert that highlighted the prowess of a great musician in Anton Nel. As a member of the audience, the performer successfully achieved the goal of the concert. By describing the fortepiano and the different pieces he played, Anton Nel provided the audience insight on what to listen for and value within the pieces that he played. The concert space emphasized the focus on the fortepiano, Anton Nel, and the audience. All the other elements were blurred out. All of the works performed by Anton Nel were piano pieces that were originally played on the fortepiano, promoting the goal of the concert. The interaction between Nel and the audience also emphasized the specific instrument and how the pieces are played on it. Overall, I would recommend this concert for an individual who enjoys pieces on the