The aim of this paper is to provide a thorough analysis of Marche Héroïque (1870) and present this work as a means of musical resolution towards France’s loss against Prussia in the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71). In so‚ I will provide detail of its reception‚ analysis‚ and various renditions‚ which other sources otherwise omit. More importantly‚ discuss Saint-Saëns’s efforts during the Franco-Prussian War‚ and explore Saint-Saëns’s beginnings as a patriotic figure. Ultimately‚ I want to discuss the
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countries) did he live and write? Though he did work internationally‚ Ravel lived for most of his life in Paris‚ France. His music was central in establishing that city as the new cultural capitol of Western Europe and defining new French music as a reaction against the excesses of 19th century German Romanticism‚ particularly that of Richard Wagner. 3. What types (genres) of works is this composer famous for? Ravel composed skillfully in a wide variety of genres‚ but is remembered primarily
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Program Note Mother Goose Suite‚ Maurice Ravel Maurice Ravel was born on March 7‚ 1875‚ in Ciboure‚ France‚ and died in Paris on December 28‚ 1937. At the age of 14‚ he was admitted to the Paris Conservatoire and studied under the famous French composer‚ Gabriel Fauré. ‘Although he had none of his own‚ Ravel loved children. Throughout his life‚ he kept his ability to see the world through a child’s eyes‚ and he never outgrew his passion for creating elaborate toys and reading fairy tales aloud.”[
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compound duple. This part is a conversation between piano and orchestra and repeat several times in total. After intermission‚ here came an orchestration named Pictures at an Exhibition. It is composed by Modest Mussorgsky and orchestrated by Maurice Ravel. The work created for memorizing the composer’s friend Victor Harman‚ an architect‚ illustrator‚ and designer. His friends hold an exhibition of his works and Mussorgsky attempted to obtain the most splendid moment of musical “pictures” for solo
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Concert Review 3 The concert review I am writing about is An American In Paris. An American In Paris was composed by George Gershwin in 1928. This specific performance that we watched in class was performed by Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Gustavo Dudamel. This performance was very long and had many different parts to it. Amazingly this performance only have 1 movement‚ but a lot of sections. There were also many different textures. This song had it all. This is a modern era
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Claude Debussy In a quote from June 1885 Debussy wrote of his desire to follow his own way. “ I am sure the Institut would not approve‚ for‚ naturally regards the path which it ordains as the only right one. But there is no help for it! I am too enamored of my freedom‚ too fond of my own ideas.”. From the start of his music studies‚ though clearly talented‚ Debussy was also argumentative and experimental‚ and he challenged the rigid teaching of the academy‚ favoring techniques that at the time
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Period of Music: Modern Place of Birth: Paris‚ France The piano was Debussy’s favorite instrument and in Claire de Lune‚ he achieved his most sensitive speech with it. At one point‚ in help financially‚ Debussy became a music critic under the pen name M. Croche. He became well known for his unrivaled wit within his critiques. Debussy has been described by various handles such as unsociable‚ catlike‚ sensual‚ hedonistic‚ and rebellious. However he was extremely indifferent to the opinion of
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Concert Analysis: Songs Around the Word I Offer Thee by Allen Ridout 1. Gregorian chant consists of a single-lined melody and is monophonic in texture. This piece also consists of these basic structures as well as not having any harmory or counterpoint. This piece performed by U of I faculty member Steven Rickards‚ is sung a cappella. 2. This piece differs from the traditional Gregorian chant of the Middle ages because of the jumps and leaps presented in the piece‚ which show that the piece
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Claude Debussy Claude Debussy was one of the greatest composers of impressionistic music and considered by many one of the greatest composers of all time. He had a genius mind and portrayed that through his music. He was a man of deep thoughts and showed great emotion through his music. “Although Debussy rarely appeared in public‚ only to perform‚ and left behind no pupils‚ it is clear that Debussy has many imitators (Debussyistes‚ as they were known)‚ and his death was widely mourned throughout
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Bryan Medina 4/30/14 Period 4 Claude Debussy “Music is the expression of the movement of waters…” Nine words is what it takes to vividly put into perspective the life of Claude Debussy and how he composed his own music. Debussy wrote his music as if he were to trying to portray water; making his music flow‚ reflect‚ and permeate through the listener’s ears. Masterful compositions such as “Claire De Lune”‚ “Prelude” from the Suite Bergamasque
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