Music is a very large and significant part of human history. The characteristics, style, and theme of music is affected by what is going on in the world during the time when it is written. The constant changes in technology and culture throughout history cause music to be an art that is always building on itself and evolving. The connection between the progress of human history and the development of music is highly evident when comparing Hildegard of Bingen's Alleluia, O virga mediatrix and Notre Dame Cathedral's Gaude Maria virgo.…
Overall, the country of Argentina is a very spectacular place to visit. Argentina is a beautiful historic place with amazing natural exhibits. The country appeals to many with its grand populations. Some attractions to see if you ever have the time in Argentina are El Carnaval, Iguazu Falls, and La…
The Tyrolean heritage, very rich. Tyrol is famous for its fruit spreads and Italy for pasta. Poland, is very famous for its medieval architecture. Transylvania is very famous for being the inspiration for “Dracula”.…
Did you know that nearly half of Mozart's life was spent touring throughout Europe? Born in 1756, Mozart began composing at the age of five. Shortly thereafter, he toured with his father and sister. Tragically, Mozart died at the young age of 35. Yet during his short life span, Mozart greatly advanced classical period music with over 600 compositions. His compositional style is similar to that of Haydn's, only more flamboyant and often criticized for having "too many notes."…
The Classical era of music brought a new time of musical acceptance. Two musical masterminds during this time, were debated in the absolute greatest of their craft. They brought musical rejoice in all that could hear their work. These two talented individuals were known as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his musical rival was known as La Chevalier de Saint-George. There are major and minor similarities and differences between their upbringings that lead into their musical styles overall.…
Mozart’s Life in comparison to the movie “Amadeus Mozart was a supreme melodist and is one of the most popular classical composers of all time. “Mozartean” is practically synonymous with elegance and grace.…
time. He traveled to play and compose in Vienna where famous musicians had showcased their…
Vienna is the capital of Austria, and its largest city. It is also one of Austria’s nine states. This city has always been known for its rich culture and fascinating history, but is especially famous for a period that is known for a variety of things. From 1730 to 1900, Vienna experienced what is known today to be its “Great Age”. During this time, Vienna was thriving more than ever. It was legendary for its unique culture and social background, which influenced the music, food, art, and many other great aspects of this city. But out of these, it was likely best known for being a hub for music and art. Vienna was the home to many of the world’s greatest composers, performers, and musical styles.…
Around this time, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a composer born in Austria, was another influential member of the Enlightenment. Not only was he a child prodigy, but he lived up to his fame as an adult. His music was revolutionary, and he wrote for the general people, not solely for the…
The Byzantine Empire was located on a peninsula called the Golden Horn on the edge of Europe. It was a key place after six years they moved forward with a new city. It was initially influenced by Roman and Greek but the Greek held…
Music is might not be the universal language but it plays an important role in human culture as well as the society. Music is not only provide entertainment but it is also a tool for a composer and listeners to release emotion. The best well-known for his inspiring power and expressiveness music is Ludwig van Beethoven. He was a musical genius whose composed some of the most influential pieces of music ever written. During the Classical period, Beethoven’s compositions were the expression as one of the most powerful musical personalities. Although Beethoven was influenced by most of the famous composers such as Franz Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, etc. but he was also innovated new techniques that will be seen in the next music period. Beethoven built a musical bridge from the Classical style and the new beginning of Romanticism.…
Even in the Nineteenth century Mozart was one of the leading Classical composers and was a master at all genres of classical music, his music was often cheerful and disorderly, but yet he could write outstanding melodies that were simple and unpretentious, which contained an unforgettable, haunting beauty. His music was greatly influenced by Franz Joseph Hayden' who was one of the main influences which transformed the classical genre from little more than a divertimento of strings to music with an almost chamber music style but which gave all parts of the orchestra an equal role. His ideas not only influenced Mozart they also went on to influence Ludwig Van Beethoven' who's music is not only astonishing and remarkable but is still very popular. But for what ever influential reason these composers wrote, all their musical compositions often had significant similarities, as with all classical music they were written for an orchestra, mainly full and often symphony. Many composers of the classical genre wrote music with flexible rhythm, and the symphonies they wrote were full of complicated and complex key changes, modulations and…
Venezuela is one of the most pretty countries. They have a lot of pretty things their like landmarks and cities. Alonso de Ojeda was the one man to find a different island. So when he did he named the country Venezuela.…
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Greece, which is located in Europe, is one of the most gorgeous places to visit with beautiful beaches, great archaeological sites and cities, several historical monuments which have inspired some modern education and culture around the world.…