created by series a of natural musical sounds created by instruments. An electroacoustic genre was introduced by two men, raised by parents of musical background, that changed the way we produce music through technology. Pierre Schaeffer, the father of musique concrète, introduced abstract sound outside of the musical theory boundaries. Robert Moog developed synthesizers which became a milestone in the technology of electronic music. In their life spans, they both played huge, influential roles in developing
Introduction The “Querelle des Bouffons” ("Quarrel of the Comic Actors") was a cultural war over the comparative merits of French and Italian opera styles. It was divided into two camps; the supporters of Italian music known as the coin de la reine, and the partisans of French music known as the coin du roi. However the querrelle had political and social implications with supporters of the royal establishment championing French opera, they saw as being forged on the principles of French classicism
In the mid-eighteenth century, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, one of the most important French philosophers of the time, wrote Lettre sur la musique francaise (Letter on French Music) in response to the musical debate pitting French music against Italian music. In the first part of this paper, an attempt will be made to explain both Rousseau’s argument for so heavily criticizing the music of his people and what elements of Italian music he prefers; in the second half, an endeavor will be made to defend
la dignité des membres des Premières Nations du Canada ainsi que pour garder de leur héritage. Culture C'est par la peinture, la sculpture et la musique que les artistes autochtones nord-côtiers s'expriment. Leurs œuvres illustrent la vie traditionnelle et la nature. Dans chaque communauté la musique est un moyen d'expression très important. La musique des jeunes Inuits d'aujourd'hui parle de leur quotidien et de tout ce qui constitue leur vie. Les arts visuels et la littérature raconte essentiellement
was a 17th century composer, harpsichordist, and organist from France, who was thriving in Versailles at that time. What makes her remarkable is that she was the first women to have an opera, Céphale et Procris, staged at the Acadéimie Royale de Musique, the prestigious opera house in Paris. Her outstanding talent as a harpsichordist, singer and accompanist was commended greatly by the Versailles royalty. As stated by the Paris Mercure gallant, “Mademoiselle Jaquet from the tenderest youth made known
"L'état c'est moi," (I am the state). These were the words of the Sun King to the Parliament of Paris in 1655. He stated: there is no procedure, no judiciary or legislature, and no deliberations. He could write a letter and declare anyone he wanted to be arrested, for whatever reason. King Louis could decide to go to war. He could make laws and repeal them on a whim (Biography, Cranny pg.62). As a leader, Louis XIV used war to try and resolve problems. However, he did build the Palace of
Révolution Française (1973), Les Misérables (1980), Miss Saigon (1989), Martin Guerre (1996) and The Pirate Queen (2006), all in collaboration with Claude-Michel Schönberg. Boublil won two Tony Awards for best score and best book, two Victoire de la Musique Awards, two Grammys, and a Molière Award for Les Misérables. He co-wrote the screenplay and also co-produced the soundtrack of the Golden Globe winning and Oscar nominated film, Les Misérables. Alain Boublil lives in New York with his wife, an actress
John Abbot College Honours Science Letter of Intent The dilemma associated with CEGEP choice is not one I experienced, as I know that the program suited for my objectives is John Abbott’s Honours Science Program. This being a priceless opportunity, I would appreciate my application being considered. Since my youth, my curiosity correlated with my scientific endeavours. My biggest academic interests are Science and Mathematics, because the complexity of concepts intrigue and challenge me. I ask numerous
Antonio Vivaldi is a famous Italian baroque composer, known by most Suzuki violin students who study his concertos or by audiences everywhere who have heard and love his composition of the Four Seasons. Having grown up as students of the Suzuki Violin Method, we recognize this composer and have experience performing his pieces. In addition to his many concertos written for solo violin, Vivaldi composed many concertos intended to be performed by two solo violins, accompanied by a small orchestra
founded in 1661 by Louis XIV “with the purpose of training dancers and formalising choreographic art” (History). This set up a base for people to come in and train to be a professional dancer. Additionally, the founding of the Académie royale de Musique brought together musicians and dancers alike to promote the Opera, and provided a way for the company to build repertoire until it became independent in the 19th century (History). This is when the company really took off and began to look like the
to regulate the noises of everyday life: “the rumble of thunder, the roar of a waterfall, the...white breathing of a nocturnal city, the coming and going of pistons,” into an “Art of Noise.” The Futurists’ goal was furthered by the French movement musique concrete, which was fathered by composer Pierre Schaeffer. Schaeffer would create “abstract sound mosaics divorced from conventional musical theory,” using “found fragments of sound -- both musical and environmental in origin -- he assembled his first
proceedings, beyond the method of the moment. They make a vast parade of measures; but, not unfrequently, these are so ill adapted to the objects proposed, as to put us in mind of Monsieur Jourdain's calling for his robe-de-chambre - pour mieux entendre la musique. The results attained by them are not unfrequently surprising, but, for the most part, are brought about by simple diligence and activity. When these qu... ... middle of paper ... ..., creative and balanced. He looks over the police work and reason
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, branded as CBC/Radio-Canada, is a Canadian Crown Corporation that serves as the national public radio and television broadcaster. Already operating both radio (AM and FM) and television networks in French and English, CBC additionally; provides programming in Native languages, running a multilingual shortwave service for listeners overseas; and provides closed-captioning for the deaf, as well. First established in its present form on November 2nd, in 1936, CBC
If you're wondering, “what exactly is electronic music?” we can answer that question for you here, and give you examples, too. Electronic music has a general meaning that covers sounds and tones used by the instrument itself like the electric guitar, but there are specific genres that manipulate music with electronic devices. That's quite different than using electricity or electronics in an instrument to produce tones. One is used for creating while another is used for manipulation. History of
if you would have taken it. A famous author once said, “To risk nothing would be foolish and result in little reward, but to risk everything shows true passion and intelligence.” This year I wanted to try out for something in Chorus called “Belle Musique”, but I was to scared so I didn’t go for it. Nothing happened for me. My teacher told me later that week that I have a pretty voice and that I should have tried out, but now I didn’t have the chance. I did not get a reward for doing nothing. Overall
Franz Liszt (1811-1886) was a cosmopolitan European composer and piano virtuoso of the Romantic era. Although it was his place of birth, Liszt spent most of his formative years away from Hungary, though he returned to his homeland many times over the course of his life. Liszt’s allegiance to Hungary can be found in many of his compositions through the Hungarian-Gypsy folk idiom verbunkos; however, most analyses of his “Hungarian” music are oversimplified and exoticist because of a nationalist perspective
Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a Francophone country in Northern North America. It is a collection of Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. The capital of Saint Pierre and Miquelon is Saint Pierre and the official language is French. Saint Pierre and Miquelon is off the Northern part of North America. It is a collection of eight islands in the Northern Atlantic Ocean. The terrain of this country is mostly rocky, so the vegetation is scarce. The size is 93 square miles or 242 square kilometers and can
Manuel Maria Ponce Manuel Maria Ponce is “one of Mexico’s most beloved figures in the world of classical music” (Encyclo.com). Ponce was born in Fresnillo, Mexico in 1882 and he died in Mexico City in 1948. Ponce was twelfth child of his parents, Felipe de Jesus Ponce Leon and María de Jesus Cuellar. Felipe de Jesus Ponce Leon fought in during Mexico’s revolution in 1867. Maria de Jesus Cuellar loved music and urged her children to learn it. Ponce received his first musical lesson when he was five
composer and his style of composition influenced many of the 20th century composers. He was one of the most prominent French composers of his era. Faure was known as one of the French master of the art song. He was awarded a scholarship to École de Musique Classique et Religieuse. His tutors respectively included; Clément Loret, Louis Dietsch, Xavier Wackenthaler, Saint-Saëns and Niedermeyer. Faure took up the post of an organist at the church of Saint-Sauveur at Rennes in Brittany. After the Franco-Prussian
attendance, and I think that much of the audience consisted of friends of the composers and/or performers. I went with three friends, who I convinced by telling it would be interesting to see student composers. The first piece was called Oblique/musique composed by Patrick Swanson. This piece instantly stood out among the others because of the instruments involved. The piece was performed by two people: one playing a vibraphone and the other playing a large drum/cymbal/gong. However, the piece also