Exposition The exposition of Dussek’s Piano Sonata in G Major can be broken down into two primary themes, two secondary themes, and finally a transition into cadential extension. The first primary theme is made up in large by a parallel period. The antecedent begins on measure 1 and continues to measure 4. A 2:2:4 sentence connects the antecedent with the consequent, which begins on measure 12. Much like the antecedent, the consequent gives off an impression of statement and response; however, it
of secondary chords, relative keys, and extensions of the dominant function, as to avoid tonic, which represents her death. In addition, Bizet manages to establish a sense of ambiguity to Carmen’s view of her fate through unusual progressions and breaking of sequences. (Encyclopaedia Britannica) Secondary chords have a very specific function throughout this piece. Beginning at measure 38, there is a pedal of F in the bass line, as well of the use of a fully diminished vii43/iv chord that moves to
insistence on it. At the height of its elation, the dance is pulled back into G minor, a Poco meno mosso section, which nevertheless retains some of the previous urgency, heard in its pulsing sixteenth note chords and anticipating dotted rhythms. A progression of Italian augmented sixth chords leads into softly rumbling E-flat major arpeggios, reminiscent of thunder after a summer storm. A short cadenza of arpeggios and flourishes, serves as a transition back to the dance, this time marked con fuoco
strophic form. Schubert’s D Minor setting is through-composed and accordingly illustrates the sorrowful feelings of Gretchen. The first stanza, “Meine Ruh’ is hin, Mein Herz ist schwer, Ich finde sie nimmer Und nimmermehr” following the third and sixth stanzas transforms, not into a refrain but a repeat ritornello-like section. This recurring “ritornello” reminds the listener of Gretchen’s inner anguish and aching heart. Overflowing with anguish and hopeless love, the emotional “Word Painting” pull
"America" is a song from the musical West Side Story, with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The story is based on Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare, but is set in New York in the 1950s with themes of racial gang warfare. The musical was groundbreaking because of its sophisticated musical style and pioneering dance sequences. The music has elements of opera, musical, jazz and Latin-American dance influences. "America" is one of the most well-known songs from the show, and is
Liszt was a pianist who played a piece one time and then he “began to transpose simple passages into octaves and thirds, trills into sixths and to add phrases on his own until, in Brorodin’s words, what emerged ‘was not the same piece but an improvisation of it’” (Perenyi 205). Three of Franz Liszt’s most famous and important compositions are Un Sospiro, Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 and his absolute most famous composition named Sonata in B Major. Liszt’s music was inspired by Hungarian and gypsy music
modulations in “Russlan and Ludmilla” and “A Life for the Tsar” to keys which wouldn't have been expected in western music. In the overture to “A Life for the Tsar”, the oboe theme introduction starts in G minor, and modulates to F major in the fifth and sixth bar. There are also cadences on the flattened notes. This is a characteristic which became increasingly regular in the nationalistic style. Finally, Glinka was one of the only emerging composers to make use of the whole-tone scale. Glinka used it