Comparison Between Piano Concert by Barbara Wieman and Sacramento Chamber Orchestra On Feb 20,1997, I attended a piano concert that was performed by Barbara Wieman. The performance was held at the American River College Music Department choir room. The choir room holds about 100 people and every seat was taken and students were seated on the floor. The audience was dressed casual as everyone was students trying to do their concert papers. Barbara Weiman was also dressed casual but nice
The Winter Orchestra Concert on March 10 was amazing. The first band was Concert Orchestra. The first piece they played was Allegro by J.H. Fiocco, arranged by E.D. Borgo. This song had an equal tone quality. The violins were great with keeping up with the tempo. It sounded like one instrument the blending was amazing. The violins had awesome sixteenth note runs. It was also a constant dynamic it was forte. The intonation of the performers was good. The balance between the instruments was also equal
harpsichord and the violin. I thought it was stupendous that Mozart’s older sister Maria performed with him around Europe because it was something they both did together for fun. Some of Mozart’s famous pieces were A Little Night Music (Eine kleine
Two of the greatest composers of classical music were Mozart and Beethoven. Their music is legendary, and some of the most recognizable. Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and Beethoven’s Symphony Number V First Movement are very similar, but they are also very different. In terms of tempo, form, melody, harmony, timbre, and texture, they exhibit the two composer’s similar styles while also highlighting the differences between the two. To begin, let us examine how the movements are balanced in terms
La Clemenza di Tito, which he was commissioned to produce for the coronation of LeopoldⅡ as King of Bohemia, he recovered briefly to do so. Some of Mozart’s most loved compositions include Requiem, The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, and Don
The Genius of Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is considered to be one of the greatest composers of all time. In the documentary, “The Genius of Mozart”, the narrator (Charles Hazlewood) tells of Mozart’s life; both personal and professional. Mozart’s father, Johann Georg Leopold Mozart, plays a large role in the documentary. There is no doubt that Leopold played a substantial part in influencing Mozart’s work, both negative and positive. However, Hazlewood tends to focus more on the benefits he
There are many musical artists who helped shape the music world. It is hard to choose one favorite musical genius, so I chose two. The composers that caught my attention the most is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven. They are both completely opposite people, but they somehow ended up having such a huge impact on music. Mozart started music at a very young age, which is amazing to know that someone so young is so talented. He has a huge impact on music history not only because of his
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is one of the greatest music composers who ever lived. His name and the word 'genius' are often bandied about together by music writers and critics and many would argue rightly so. Mozart had a fantastic ear for writing a catchy tune with perfect orchestral arrangement. His compositions have a rich and distinctive sound; it can be said that in his brief lifetime (only 35 years) that he wrote a masterpiece in every genre of classical music without much apparent effort. Original
The Marriage of Figaro, and Requiem Mass. The sheer quality of his music and the fact that a lot of it was done at such a young age, is what made drove Mozart into the spotlight. When I hear Mozart, there is one piece that comes to mind. Eine kleine Nachtmusik is such an uplifting, enlightening piece. The piece makes my feet tap and my hands flow as if I am conducting Mozart’s music in person. Growing up, I visited a rather unique annual Christmas light display that twinkled with the beat as that
exposition and then returns to it in the recapitulation. This creates a balance in the musical piece and creates a sense of satisfaction in the listener. An example of a musical piece that puts the Sonata Form in use is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 's "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was probably the greatest genius in Western musical history. He was born in Salzberg, Austria on January 27, 1756. The son of Leopold Mozart and his wife Anna Maria Pertl. Leopold was a successful composer and violinist and assistant concertmaster at the Salzberg court. At the age of three, Wolfgang showed signs of remarkable musical talent. He learned to play the harpsichord, a keyboard instrument related to the piano, at the age of four. Wolfgang
Numerous amounts of successful individuals throughout history have had music as a special part in their lives. Many of these people started playing instruments as a child. For example, Abraham Lincoln played the violin, Richard Nixon was a classically trained pianist, and many more presidents have had musical training in their lives. President Bill Clinton once said, “I don’t think I would have become President if it were not for my school music program.” Even music might have not been their career
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on January 27, 1756, in Salzburg, a part of current-day Austria. He was baptized the following day as Joannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart in Rupert’s Cathedral. His family consisted of his parents, Leopold and Anna Marie Pertl Mozart, and his older sister, Maria Anna, who was nicknamed “Nannerl.” Mozart was the youngest of seven children, but only Nannerl and he survived. The other five siblings died in infancy. Mozart’s
Throughout the centuries music and art has been something that everyone likes. Whether you’re a fan of classical, baroque, or even the modern music and art that we obtain in the 21st century. However, each era has its own niche, meaning each one is unique and significant in its own way, such as the Classical era. Johanes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart, better known to us as Mozart, was a composer during the classical era. Mozart was born on January 27, 1756 in Salzburg, Austria. Mozart
general characteristics of Classical music. * Melody Balanced and symmetrical patterns form well-defined, usually short musical phrases that give listeners a sense of regularity. Listen, for example, to the famous opening of W. A. Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. * Harmony Classic music used mostly straightforward progressions that keep harmony simple, logical, and yet elegant. * Rhythm Use of regular and dance-like rhythms. * Texture Mostly homophonic moving further away from the polyphonic texture
Music has evolved too many different forms that we recognize today. We trace this development throughout time. Beginning in the middle ages, we have seen advancement from the Gregorian chant all the way to the Jazz of the 20th century. The current events, politics, religion, technology and composers can shape musical eras during time. Here I will look at the middle ages, renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic and twentieth century periods. I hope that a better understanding can be reached to why