Arne Nordheim
... The installation works Ode to the Light and Poly Poly were both created with several tape loops that run in parallel. In Poly Poly there are six loops that would meet in 102 years time, but we will never know this precisely, because some of the material has disappeared. In Ode to the Light, the pla ...
... The installation works Ode to the Light and Poly Poly were both created with several tape loops that run in parallel. In Poly Poly there are six loops that would meet in 102 years time, but we will never know this precisely, because some of the material has disappeared. In Ode to the Light, the pla ...
br 12-09-09 things to do
... The clarinet as we know it is a relatively 'young' music instrument within all the "woodwind" devices - it's invention began about 300 years ago. Yet there were quite a few precursors! Using a mild definition for "clarinet-like", music anthropologists found out that double clarinets and hornpipes ar ...
... The clarinet as we know it is a relatively 'young' music instrument within all the "woodwind" devices - it's invention began about 300 years ago. Yet there were quite a few precursors! Using a mild definition for "clarinet-like", music anthropologists found out that double clarinets and hornpipes ar ...
A Performerâ•Žs Guide to Canadian Works for
... 1. The composer must be, or have been, an Associate Composer of the Canadian Music Centre. The application process to become an Associate Composer currently involves materials being adjudicated by a Regional Review Committee, the National Review Committee and the CMC Board of Directors. 2. The work ...
... 1. The composer must be, or have been, an Associate Composer of the Canadian Music Centre. The application process to become an Associate Composer currently involves materials being adjudicated by a Regional Review Committee, the National Review Committee and the CMC Board of Directors. 2. The work ...
Chapter One
... The most interesting aspect of these compositions is the possibility that they may have influenced Haydn’s Seasons. … The real difference between the Italian and the German composer … is one of productive achievement. Haydn’s Seasons is filled with very beautiful music; the same cannot be said of Vi ...
... The most interesting aspect of these compositions is the possibility that they may have influenced Haydn’s Seasons. … The real difference between the Italian and the German composer … is one of productive achievement. Haydn’s Seasons is filled with very beautiful music; the same cannot be said of Vi ...
Ravel`s String Quartet: History and Analysis
... iii. “His harmonic language is firmly diatonic and his use of figured bass in sketches and teaching confirms his attachment to functional tonality…Ravel rarely obscured his bass lines…Extended chords, 9ths and 11ths especially, are integral to Ravel's harmonic language…to create a richer texture re ...
... iii. “His harmonic language is firmly diatonic and his use of figured bass in sketches and teaching confirms his attachment to functional tonality…Ravel rarely obscured his bass lines…Extended chords, 9ths and 11ths especially, are integral to Ravel's harmonic language…to create a richer texture re ...
Ashley Howard-Lewis Senior Thesis April 2015
... or story. Poe inspired Baudelaire's poetry, who then highly influenced Mallarme and Maeterlinck, both of whom became famous for their wholly symbolist poetry (Palmer 17). Mallarme believed that his poetry should emulate the qualities of music in its artistry (Grove2 101). These poets aimed, above a ...
... or story. Poe inspired Baudelaire's poetry, who then highly influenced Mallarme and Maeterlinck, both of whom became famous for their wholly symbolist poetry (Palmer 17). Mallarme believed that his poetry should emulate the qualities of music in its artistry (Grove2 101). These poets aimed, above a ...
historical and analytical studies
... technique to be introduced into a piece of music. Imitative counterpoint in some fashion has been the single unifying factor in the history of fugue, but as compositional approaches to imitation changed so did the meanings and usages of the word ‘fugue’. Between 1400 and 1700 the word held a wide va ...
... technique to be introduced into a piece of music. Imitative counterpoint in some fashion has been the single unifying factor in the history of fugue, but as compositional approaches to imitation changed so did the meanings and usages of the word ‘fugue’. Between 1400 and 1700 the word held a wide va ...
Tchaikovsky - His Life and Music
... because of his homosexuality. Tchaikovsky’s inner life and private life from his childhood onward were reflected to a rare degree in his music. Tchaikovsky was an extremely sensitive child who quickly developed an obsession with music and an abnormal dependence on his mother. His musical ambitions, ...
... because of his homosexuality. Tchaikovsky’s inner life and private life from his childhood onward were reflected to a rare degree in his music. Tchaikovsky was an extremely sensitive child who quickly developed an obsession with music and an abnormal dependence on his mother. His musical ambitions, ...
Semiotic: analysis that supports hypothesis
... One by one the selected covers were put under rigorous study, meticulously from the rules elaborated by Peirce and developed by his late followers (Barbosa 2002, Coelho Netto 2001, Perez 2004, Santaella 2002&2000). It was tried to escape from the simple judgment of value or the trivial description w ...
... One by one the selected covers were put under rigorous study, meticulously from the rules elaborated by Peirce and developed by his late followers (Barbosa 2002, Coelho Netto 2001, Perez 2004, Santaella 2002&2000). It was tried to escape from the simple judgment of value or the trivial description w ...
The Sonata Form and its Use in Beethoven`s First Seventeen Piano
... 1819, and Beethoven said of it, "Just now I a m writing at a sonata which shall be my greatest. ,9 Two more sonatas were written after this one . The great Missa Solemnis, written to be performed at the Archduke Rudolf's 9schauffler, p. 360. ...
... 1819, and Beethoven said of it, "Just now I a m writing at a sonata which shall be my greatest. ,9 Two more sonatas were written after this one . The great Missa Solemnis, written to be performed at the Archduke Rudolf's 9schauffler, p. 360. ...
Influences and Musical Quotation in the Solo Piano
... Field in its version for cello and orchestra; it was originally written for English horn and orchestra. Kernis explains that the idea for this piece came about after a visit to two of the most infamous Nazi concentration camps, Auschwitz and Birkenau, resulting with an image or “vision” that develop ...
... Field in its version for cello and orchestra; it was originally written for English horn and orchestra. Kernis explains that the idea for this piece came about after a visit to two of the most infamous Nazi concentration camps, Auschwitz and Birkenau, resulting with an image or “vision” that develop ...
Stravinsky and the End of Musical Time
... After World War II, Messiaen taught The Rite to his students both at the Paris Conservatory and at an unofficial analysis class conducted at Guy Bernard-Delapierre’s home from 1943–47. Ultimately, what Messiaen conveyed to his pupils about The Rite was Stravinsky's manipulation of rhythmic cells, pa ...
... After World War II, Messiaen taught The Rite to his students both at the Paris Conservatory and at an unofficial analysis class conducted at Guy Bernard-Delapierre’s home from 1943–47. Ultimately, what Messiaen conveyed to his pupils about The Rite was Stravinsky's manipulation of rhythmic cells, pa ...
the press reviews
... of Vincent d'Indy's compositions for the cello and the piano, the songs of the Groupe des Six (Auric, Durey, Milhaud, etc.) with texts by Jean Cocteau – Olivier Gardon now takes on Beethoven's monumental last three sonatas. It is hardly surprising that, Olivier Gardon, who is past forty years old, s ...
... of Vincent d'Indy's compositions for the cello and the piano, the songs of the Groupe des Six (Auric, Durey, Milhaud, etc.) with texts by Jean Cocteau – Olivier Gardon now takes on Beethoven's monumental last three sonatas. It is hardly surprising that, Olivier Gardon, who is past forty years old, s ...
Did Bach influence Chopin in his Mazurka op. 50, 3?
... What do we know about the influence Bach on Chopin? A few facts to think about: 1. Liszt described Chopin as an ’enthusiastic pupil of Bach’. With Liszt and Hiller, Chopin performed J. S. Bach’s concerto for three harpsichords (on 23 March 1833) 2. Chopin’s pupil Jane Stirling refers to the importan ...
... What do we know about the influence Bach on Chopin? A few facts to think about: 1. Liszt described Chopin as an ’enthusiastic pupil of Bach’. With Liszt and Hiller, Chopin performed J. S. Bach’s concerto for three harpsichords (on 23 March 1833) 2. Chopin’s pupil Jane Stirling refers to the importan ...
Teacher Notes on Russian Music and Composers Prokofiev gave up
... change cost him a great effort and only after several years of what he called "samplings, experiments, and amalgamations" did he find his way to new works such as Oedipus Rex (1927) and the Symphony of Psalms (1930), capable of holding their own against the best of his earlier works. ...
... change cost him a great effort and only after several years of what he called "samplings, experiments, and amalgamations" did he find his way to new works such as Oedipus Rex (1927) and the Symphony of Psalms (1930), capable of holding their own against the best of his earlier works. ...
Mozart`s Compositional Processes and Creative Complexity
... schon alles--aber geschrieben noch nicht" (everything is already composed-but not yet written down) (Aotuis 154). He could carry the music in his memory, although with the delays in completing this opera there were frustrations as well. One should not, however, be misled by this type of statement. H ...
... schon alles--aber geschrieben noch nicht" (everything is already composed-but not yet written down) (Aotuis 154). He could carry the music in his memory, although with the delays in completing this opera there were frustrations as well. One should not, however, be misled by this type of statement. H ...
The Artist`s Refuge: Idiosyncratic Properties of the
... “exotic” feel listeners identify in Alain’s organ music stems from the hybridization of such modes with frenzied dance rhythms and the mystical, floating harmonies of the octatonic collection. Although the former elements don’t appear in Le Jardin Suspendu in a technical sense, they factor prominent ...
... “exotic” feel listeners identify in Alain’s organ music stems from the hybridization of such modes with frenzied dance rhythms and the mystical, floating harmonies of the octatonic collection. Although the former elements don’t appear in Le Jardin Suspendu in a technical sense, they factor prominent ...
PowerPoint Presentation - Music: An Appreciation by Roger Kamien
... Crossed Romantic/20th Cent. (1862-1918) Studied in Paris and Rome Influenced by Russian and Asian music Lived large—liked luxury, but stayed in debt McGraw-Hill ...
... Crossed Romantic/20th Cent. (1862-1918) Studied in Paris and Rome Influenced by Russian and Asian music Lived large—liked luxury, but stayed in debt McGraw-Hill ...
Perceptual Evaluation of Automatically Extracted Musical Motives
... 10 and 11 form another group, leaving motive 12 in a group of its own. This results in three primary motives selected by the subjects who took the experiment. These primary motives, labelled A, B, and C, can be seen in the bottom section of Figure 2. As noted, many of differences between similar mot ...
... 10 and 11 form another group, leaving motive 12 in a group of its own. This results in three primary motives selected by the subjects who took the experiment. These primary motives, labelled A, B, and C, can be seen in the bottom section of Figure 2. As noted, many of differences between similar mot ...
Interpreting Bartok: A Creative Process - PDXScholar
... This thesis serves as an outline for all musicians who wish to perform their pieces to the utmost accuracy, as the composer intended, but it could also be used by any performer looking to deepen their performance experience. III. Historical Context To delve into the concerto, it was necessary ...
... This thesis serves as an outline for all musicians who wish to perform their pieces to the utmost accuracy, as the composer intended, but it could also be used by any performer looking to deepen their performance experience. III. Historical Context To delve into the concerto, it was necessary ...
A Study in Performance Practice of George
... Onslow had often complained that his music was misunderstood by his fellow countrymen. Rochlitz, reviewing his first piano sonata Op. 2 in the Allgemeine Musikalische Zeitung in 1818 describes Onslow’s music as being German in nature.2 The comparison to Beethoven by the public was first a hindrance ...
... Onslow had often complained that his music was misunderstood by his fellow countrymen. Rochlitz, reviewing his first piano sonata Op. 2 in the Allgemeine Musikalische Zeitung in 1818 describes Onslow’s music as being German in nature.2 The comparison to Beethoven by the public was first a hindrance ...
George Frederic Handel
... Baroque age (1600-1750), a period that featured long, elaborate pieces of music that often required many singers. Handel is best known for his English oratorios. An oratorio is basically an opera without the costumes and scenery. He introduced this format to England, where it quickly became popular. ...
... Baroque age (1600-1750), a period that featured long, elaborate pieces of music that often required many singers. Handel is best known for his English oratorios. An oratorio is basically an opera without the costumes and scenery. He introduced this format to England, where it quickly became popular. ...
Debussy - Dena Marie Andrews
... The 1889 Paris World Exposition: A Cultural Awakening The Universal Exposition of 1889 (Exposition Universelle de 1889) was a highly successful international exhibition and one of the few world's fairs to make a profit. Its central attraction was the Eiffel Tower, a 300-meter high marvel of iron by ...
... The 1889 Paris World Exposition: A Cultural Awakening The Universal Exposition of 1889 (Exposition Universelle de 1889) was a highly successful international exhibition and one of the few world's fairs to make a profit. Its central attraction was the Eiffel Tower, a 300-meter high marvel of iron by ...
The Case for Alea: Boulez on Indeterminacy
... little doubt that he is speaking directly of Cage as he calls this type of chance music “the most elementary form of the transmutation of chance… located in the addition of a philosophy dyed in Orientalism and masking a fundamental weakness in the technique of composition...” 8 Cage‟s Music of Chang ...
... little doubt that he is speaking directly of Cage as he calls this type of chance music “the most elementary form of the transmutation of chance… located in the addition of a philosophy dyed in Orientalism and masking a fundamental weakness in the technique of composition...” 8 Cage‟s Music of Chang ...
ORANGES
... that “the successes and honors that Stravinsky enjoyed in the West were so superior to my own that it always seemed to me that I had been judged unfairly.”1 His feelings were mixed; he professed no bitterness or jealousy, his study of Christian Science having taught him that such emotions were count ...
... that “the successes and honors that Stravinsky enjoyed in the West were so superior to my own that it always seemed to me that I had been judged unfairly.”1 His feelings were mixed; he professed no bitterness or jealousy, his study of Christian Science having taught him that such emotions were count ...