A human being begins from one of the smallest cells in the body. We then, grow and evolve into extremely complex mechanisms made up of individual parts, such as the brain, the bones, and the heart. However, no matter how complex, a human is only one work, with individual parts working together to make it functional. Similarly, a work of art is composed of individual elements collaborating to create the overall work. Beginning with the colors chosen, to the way the artist swipes their brush in specific
Background Legato Systems, Inc. was a software company created in 1988 that provided data storage databases and services as an intermediary for other firms within the industry. Legato was listed on the NASDAQ exchange and was audited by Pricewaterhouse Coopers, LLC. In 2003, Legato was acquired and merged into EMC Corp., another company specializing in computer hardware and software, who later merged with Dell Technologies, Inc. in 2016. The executives allegedly responsible for the fraud
and celebrate with Puss in Boots and Red Riding Hood. Introduction, the lilac fairy The piece opens with an allegro, minor melody with cymbal crashes and timpani rolls. There is a short pause then a major trill. Harp glissandos then accompany a legato oboe melody, which is repeated with a pizzicato string bass. The melody is then repeated by the whole orchestra. There is a crescendo with the tim... ... middle of paper ... ...htly syncopated, again with ornamental notes by the flute. There is
together. The music modulates back to minor and the flute plays an ascending minor arpeggio whilst the harp plays glissandos. This is repeated. Pizzicato strings then play a descending sequence whilst the flute melody crescendos and accelerates. A string legato melody then alternates between the cello and the violin, before all the strings play together and crescendo as the harp accompanies and the violins play a pedal note. Diminished 7th chords are then played by strings and flute, whilst the harp plays
woodwinds, piano, and brass can be heard throughout the piece. This song is a secular polyphonic piece that is tonal and based on a minor scale. The piece I felt was consonant and definitely had a melody line. This piece of music had a lot of legato notes. I would consider the tempo of the piece to be allegro. It has some crescendos that can be heard. The dynamics of the song is forte ranging up to mezzo forte, The second song is called “One” a Metallica cover by Stary Olsa.
Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin were never afraid to try new musical directions, drawing inspiration from such styles as blues, rock, folk, country (and everything in between!) to create a unique sound that almost defies description, probably the most appropriate way to describe their vast repertoire is simply as "Led Zeppelin". During their reign they created one of the most enduring and diverse catalogues in modern music and firmly secured their status as one of the most influential groups ever
French Horns were also mediocre. They were a bit loud and cracked high notes too much, as well as the trumpets. Articulation was not together for the entire band. In a piece like this, staccato and legato are in two separate worlds. So, the players should have emphasized when they should play staccato vs. legato. Percussion was too loud and heavy sounding. I could tell that the stick heights from the snare drummer and timpanist were really high from the video. Finally, there was little to no dynamic contrasts
The next work of the program, Courtly Airs and Dances, is a multi-movement work composed by Ron Nelson. The piece is split into six movements: Intrada, Basse Danse, Pavane, Saltarello, Sarabande, and Allemande. Each of these present distinct characteristics that separate it from each other movement, yet all are united by being a style of dance. The first movement, Intrada, presents a fanfare-like opening to the multi-movement work. The trumpets and brass section as a whole lead this, as they
Tchaikovsky is one of the most popular of all composers. The reasons are several and understandable. His music is extremely tuneful, opulently and colourfully scored, and filled with emotional passion. Undoubtedly the emotional temperature of the music reflected the composer's nature. He was afflicted by both repressed homosexuality and by the tendency to extreme fluctuations between ecstasy and depression. Tchaikovsky was neurotic and deeply sensitive, and his life was often painful, but through
would allow for a full range of colors to be utilized. While the poem is dark and solemn, there are many ways for such a feeling to be expressed by instruments. With such a mixture, all those feelings can be touched on – from strings playing a slow legato to winds playing a solemn, deep tune. A through-composed form would allow for more variance as this poem is more of a narrative than a themed, repeating poem. The female choir would consist of equal numbers of sopranos, mezzo-sopranos, and altos.
Out of the designated list of online concerts, I decided to watch the Kronos Quartet on November 24th. I chose this concert mostly because I enjoy string instruments. However, I was also intrigued by the name of the group and wondered why they chose the God Kronos to represent their musical ensemble. Like most string quartets, there were two violins, a viola, and a cello. The violins were played by David Harringtong and John Sherba. The viola was played by Hank Dutt and the newest member of the group
In Chopin’s lifetime, he totally wrote twenty seven fabulous piano etudes (three of them were without opus numbers) which were abstruse piano playing technique and valuable artistry. For most pianists, it is not an easy work to deal with these pieces well since they require the pianist to grasp the exquisite piano playing technique. How do we train our fingers more flexible to apply to these works? After all most pianists are not talented as Horowitz, so we have to go through some tough practice
the thunderous rolls of the timpani and the fortissimo A minor chords began this composition I could feel the confidence, power, and energy radiating from it. Throughout its duration, the piece held an air of power and energy, even during the slow, legato sections. I thought it was quite interesting that for being only 25 years old, Grieg was able to exude such confidence through his composition. As
The shift of music from Classicism to Romanticism could not have simply occurred without the many contributions brought by Ludwig van Beethoven, who was one of the most influential German composer and pianist of all time. And the music within his lifetime acted almost as if it was simultaneously rising, then revolutionized through Beethoven’s hands as he absorbed the classical style directly from many well-known musicians such as Mozart and Haydn and then served his audiences with vast variety kinds
Jazz is the kind of music that makes me want to do one of two things. Depending on the mood of the jazz, sometimes I feel like relaxing and just listening to the music and letting it run through me. Other times I feel like getting up and dancing as if I have not a care in the world. The jazz concert I attended on at SLO Brewing Company on October 6, 2001 inspired me to do both of these due to the variety used by the musicians in dynamic, rhythm, tempo, and many other aspects of music. The group consisted
The History of the Piano The history of the piano, and his technique born, of course in close relation with the others keyboard instruments especially with the clavichord, his predecessor. The transition from the clavichord to the piano bring to us very interesting information about piano technique and the problems that the musician from that time had to confront. The piano technique, the works for piano, the composers, recitals, auditions and all around the piano history have absolute relation
statement begins just like the first. There is an accent on "no" by a sudden drop in tone, then the voices return to the original notes, where the last word and note is held, it forms the cadence. The theme begins with the melody in the form of legato. The statement picks up with four voices now still in harmony, but in a homophonic style because of the piano that joins in. With the piano still playing the voices are accompaning it by holding out one word and note. Three of the voices drop out
2:47 (“Coldplay - Viva La Vida Rock Version”). However, unlike Coldplay’s utilization of louder dynamics throughout the rubato section, the dynamics remain virtually identical to those used in the song’s chorus. The chorus returns at 3:00, and the legato notes from the rubato section
Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev is considered one of the greatest composers of the twentieth century. Not only was Sergeyevich an accomplished pianist, but he was an outstanding and famous conductor as well. He was infinitely skilled at a wide range of musical genres, including symphonies, concerti, operas, program pieces, film music, and ballets. His works were considered both ultra-modern and innovative for their time. Ironically, Prokofiev died on the same day as Stalin - 05 March 1953. "Posterity
quick. When the tempo is speeding up, everything starts to crescendo and play at a forte level. When the tempo slows down, everything starts to diminuendo and play at a piano level. Throughout the piece some notes were staccato, but most notes were legato because they were smooth. Towards the end, two different lines are playing at the same time. People are singing while instruments are being played and both of them are very interesting to listen to. This came off to me to be homophonic. This piece