He started his career when he was hired by the Esterhazy family, giving him the chance to write and compose symphonies and conduct orchestras. Also known as the Father of the Symphony or String Quartet, he invented the idea of sonatas (History Reference Center 1). His best known piece, the Emperor Quartet, was so well written that it was the national anthem of Austria until the end of World War I. without the guidance of the Esterhazy family and the chance to write and compose, Haydn’s career would not have been as influencing. Haydn was an ideal man of the Enlightenment. He had a great sense of humor, and loved playing jokes on his friends.
Fikri Alfayed Holli Moote Monday, May 12th 2014 Music 10 Aaron Copland: Third Symphony Finale In the 20th Century, there were drastic changes in which people invented new things, especially in music. In the history of music are moved by the time passed by and then by each century people are bored then changes it into something new. For example are people like Igor Stravinsky and Aaron Copland who are struggling in changes of music and change the way they look from the last century. In the 20th Century, Igor Stravinsky was able to change the way people heard through the music. They are trying to make something new so that people would not be hearing the same music all over again, and so there are lots of people in the 20th century era
The pieces that I chose to analyze were Beethoven’s 5th symphony movement 1, and Love the Way You Lie by Eminem and Rihanna. These pieces are very different and at first glance, I was hard pressed to find anything that I could use to compare them, but many elements that I could contrast. Beethoven’s 5th symphony was written over a four year period beginning in 1804 and culminating in 1808. Beethoven was a German composer and pianist and he is one of the most famous composers of all time. He was a transitional musician between the classical and the romantic periods and therefore his music was a distinct split from the past.
The movie showed the Classical Spirit typical to that commonly associated with late 1700’s Europe. As large social gatherings began to emerge as a way to show off class and wealth the demand for composers and pieces grew. These composers were hired for individual functions and to compose individual pieces for these events. The movie shows the competition Mozart had between other prestigious composers during this time and how hard it was to earn money in the business. Without any television or radio at this time, the primary form of entertainment would have been operas and musicals hired out
Music Appreciation MUSI 1306 63002 Comparison: The Movie “Amadeus vs. Mozart’s Real Life” Although the 1984 movie “Amadeus” was absolutely an entertaining and well played by many actors, there were many differences in it and the true life of Mozart. Mozart’s Requiem provides an intriguing history. According to Albert Borowitz, the commissioning of the Requiem was nearly as mysterious as the film portrays. He tells the story this way: “Around July of 1791, when Mozart’s work on The Magic Flute was virtually complete and rehearsals had already begun, Mozart received a visit from a tall, grave-looking stranger dressed completely in gray. The stranger presents an anonymous letter commissioning Mozart to compose a Requiem as quickly as possible at whatever price the composer wished to name.
In 1924, George formed a partnership with his brother, Ira. "The Gershwins" became the dominant Broadway songwriters, creating infectious rhythm numbers and tearjerking ballads, fashioning the words to fit the melodies with a "glove-like" fidelity. Together they wrote many more successful musicals including “Oh Kay!” and “Funny Face” While continuing to compose popular music for the stage, Gershwin began to lead a double life, trying to make his mark as a serious composer. When he was 25 years old, his jazz-influenced “Rhapsody in Blue” premiered in New York’s Aeolian Hall at the concert, “An Experiment in Music.” The audience included Jascha Heifitz, Fritz Kreisler, Leopold Stokowski, Serge Rachmaninov, and Igor Stravinsky. Serious music critics were often at a loss as to where to place Gershwin’s
Royalties were split between the writers of the song and Elvis. The reason this song interested me was because of the widespread panic among RCA executives when they heard it. No one believed in this song, because it was so different than anything else Presley wrote in the past. This song ended up winning Presley his first gold record, giving him sales of over one million dollars. Presley was an ambitious rocker and his music reflected that
Beethoven’s father, Johann Van Beethoven, was said to be an alcoholic and his mother, Maria Magdalena Van Beethoven, was said to be very sweet, Beethoven considered his mom his best friend His father was better known for being an alcoholic than for his musical abilities. Not only was his father a musician but so was his grandfather, Kapellmeister
Mozart composed this in the gallant style, with interlocking melodies and simultaneous cadences. This is one of his only formal compositions written exclusively for two pianos. This sonata was also used in the scientific study that tested the theory of the Mozart Effect, suggesting that classical music increases brain activity more positively than other kinds of music. [2][3] * Epilepsy: a neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain. * IQ test: is a score derived from one of several different standardized tests designed to assess intelligence.
The Renaissance and Baroque The art produced during the Renaissance and Baroque periods are still considered some of the most unique pieces ever created. The works created during these periods are very similar, yet their differences are quite distinct. Art connoisseurs continue to argue which period produced the best artworks, but it is quite difficult to contend the masters of the Renaissance like Di Vinci, against the greats of the Baroque period, such as Bernini. For this task, one work from each period will be analyzed and discussed in relation to how the periods differ and correlate with one another. Renaissance art was produced in Europe for the duration of about 200 years, from 1400 to 1600, during the historical Renaissance Period (McKay & McKay, 2010).