attended the “IU South Bend Piano Studio” concert at IUSB. It was performed at Louise E. Addicott and Yatish Joshi Performance Hall in Northside Building. The concert music was picked from a selection of composers who composed during the Classical and Romantic period. There were music pieces (selected movements) by Ludwig Beethoven‚ Robert Schumann‚ Johannes Brahms‚ Sergei Prokofiev‚ and‚ Claude Debussy. Current students from the IUSB Music department were the ones playing the piano. Each one had a strong
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The fourth movement begins without pause from the transition. The music resounds in C major‚ an unusual choice by the composer as a symphony that begins in C minor is expected to finish in that key.[24] In Beethoven’s words: Many assert that every minor piece must end in the minor. Nego! ...Joy follows sorrow‚ sunshine—rain.[25] The triumphant and exhilarating finale is written in an unusual variant of sonata form: at the end of the development section‚ the music halts on a dominant cadence‚ played
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Steinway and Sons remains one of the best-known producers of concert pianos in the world. Throughout its great history the company has shown a distinctive talent at innovation and quality workmanship‚ as evidenced by its 114 patents. In an age of mass production‚ Steinway continues to manufacture a limited number of handmade pianos in a unique testament to individual craftsmanship. However‚ Stein¬way’s dominance in the concert piano market is being chal¬lenged by several rivals. Can Steinway continue
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Crystal Le Music 50A Piano Concert Report I’ve heard a lot about Jon Nakamatsu‚ a Japanese American classical pianist who is the first American to win the gold medal at The Tenth Vancliburn International Piano Competition in Fort Worth‚ Texas. That was the reason why I went to California Theater in San Jose on October 20‚ 2013 for his piano concert. This theatre is located on 345 South First Street‚ San Jose. It didn’t
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Beethoven and Mozart Mozart and Beethoven were both famous musicians of the classical music‚ and they were considered to be geniuses‚ giant composers. There were some similarities and differences between them‚ so their fans and some experts often compared them each other. Be honest‚ I liked Beethoven’s better than Mozart‚ and Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony was one my favorite musical compositions‚ nevertheless‚ I still considered Mozart was one of the best musicians in the history as well. Background
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violin sonata “in the euphoria of my honeymoon”.1 This sonata in G major was a labour of affection that the composer wrote in honour of the love of his life Nina Hagerup‚ who was his cousin‚ whom he married despite familial disapproval on both sides. The evident happiness is reflected in the demeanour and beauty of the work. Grieg dedicated this sonata to his fellow friend‚ violinist and conductor‚ Johan Svendsen. In his letter he wrote‚ “…In these three weeks I have written a new violin sonata that
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“Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy. Music is the electrical soil in which the spirit lives‚ thinks and invents.” Ludwig Van Beethoven stated about‚ not only his calling in life‚ but what his entire life was devoted to. Beethoven is undoubtedly considered one of‚ if not the best‚ composer of all time. His music not only was a marvel in itself‚ but towards the end of his life‚ he composed some of his most well known music completely deaf‚ and that gives his music a whole new
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The Shoe-Horn Sonata by John Misto The opening scene‚ with Bridie demonstrating the deep‚ subservient bow‚ the kow-tow‚ demanded of the prisoners by their Japanese guards during tenko‚ takes the audience straight into the action. As the interviewer‚ Rick‚ poses questions‚ music and images from the war period flash on the screen behind Bridie‚ and the audience realises they are watching the filming of a television documentary. The time is now‚ and Bridie is being asked to recall the events of fifty
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Arts and Culture 2 Mozart vs. Beethoven Paper 3/21/12 Mozart vs. Beethoven In the 18th century‚ the middle class made a lot more money. During the Classical Period‚ the middle class had a tremendous influence on music. They wanted to hear concertos and symphonies. They wanted their children to learn great music and play instruments. The composers began writing music that was geared towards the middle class because they could make a better living if they enjoyed the music being played. They
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Michael 10-14-08 Piano Concert-10/7/08 The only performer‚ performing this evening was an aspiring pianist named Judy Huang. The performer had a charismatic personality‚ with a little bit of an accent. She gladly welcomed us and opened her recital by introducing herself. The event occurred in the Art Building‚ C-104 at approximately 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday of October 07‚ 2008. She humbly dedicated and donated her time to share her piano skills. She proudly opened her recital by presenting how honored
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