Henry Purcell is seen as one of the greatest composers of the Baroque period and one of the greatest of all English composers. His earliest surviving works date from 1680 and show a complete command of musical composition. They include some fantasias for viols‚ masterpieces of contrapuntal writing‚ and more contemporary sonatas for violins‚ which reveal some acquaintance with Italian models. Purcell‚ in his time‚ became increasingly in demand as a composer‚ and his theatre music in particular made
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Part B- Be the audience The event I attended was Circus Fantasia‚ in Littleport on 6th March. Having attended quite a few circus’ before and having seen ones before of very high standard‚ I went in with quite critical thinking... As soon as I saw the circus I could tell instantly it was not going to be great. They say don’t judge a book by its cover but if the outside looked dull with limited decoration‚ I only could come to the instant assumption that the inside would be similar. I was correct
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thought one of his children would fulfil a stupid career. Major Achievements Walt Disney designed Disney pictures and made the famous Disneyland and Disneyworld. He has made many different full length cartoons including Snow White‚ Pinocchio‚ Bambi‚ Fantasia‚ Dumbo and Bambi. Though his greatest achievement to date‚ is the wonderful
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The Fluidity of Sylvia Plath Gender Norms and Racial Bias in the study of the modern “Sylvia Plath” Sylvia Plath was an American poet‚ novelist‚ and short story writer. Born in Boston‚ she studied at Smith College and Newnham College at the University of Cambridge before receiving acclaim as a poet and writer. She was married to fellow poet Ted Hughes from 1956 until they separated in September 1962. They lived together in the United States and then England and had two children‚ Frieda and Nicholas
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The majority of my life has been smooth-sailing. For most of my life‚ I was told not to meddle in other people’s affairs and to not think too much about what others say. As a result‚ I would say that I have faced very little struggles. In the article “Nerd Alert: Reading is Good For Your Health‚” the author Jen Christensen describes aspects of reading that may be beneficial towards our emotional and mental health‚ including how to face those struggles that I never had. Instead‚ I read books for the
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William Byrd was an English composer and organist of the Shakespearean era who is best known for his collection of masses‚ motets‚ anthems‚ services‚ fantasias‚ and secular works and is considered a master of all genres during his time. He was the son of Thomas and Margery Byrd. Records do not indicate the real date of his birth‚ but researchers believe he was born between the years of 1539 and 1540 in London‚ England. He was mostly known for sacred music written in Latin and secular music specifically
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My Favorite types of Music Of all the types of music that I enjoy‚ two of my favorites are gospel and Rhythm and Blues (R&B); however‚ gospel is my favorite. It is my favorite because it is uplifting and encouraging. On the other hand‚ I also like listening to R&B. For example‚ when it’s time to clean up and I’m dragging around‚ R&B always pumps me up and gets me ready and energized. Generally speaking‚ gospel is my favorite type of music; however I didn’t always like it. As a
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The Pizza Company VS The Pizza Hut It is surprising that Pizza has become a popular food among Thai people. The Pizza Company and The Pizza Hut‚ the only two biggest pizza companies in Thailand‚ have contended for the pizza leadership for many years. People consume so much of pizzas that pizzas have been in the top ten Thais’ favorite foreign cuisine. While using service of these two companies‚ have you ever noticed the distinction between the two companies? Actually‚ there are three qualities
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Walt Disney: A Short Biography Walt Disney was a man with a vision. I have chosen Walt Disney because of his contribution to the history of the United States of America. He is a legend‚ and a hero to some. The Disney name has come to represent creation‚ optimism‚ and creation. Walt completely changed the film industry and a television pioneer‚ and he helped the country create a much greater appreciation for family morals and values. Walt Disney was born in Chicago Illinois to his parents Elias
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White and the Seven Dwarfs on December 21‚ 1937. It was the first full-length animated musical feature‚ premiered at the Carthay Circle Theater in Los Angeles. The studio continued releasing animated shorts and features such as Pinocchio (1940)‚ Fantasia (1940)‚ Dumbo (1941)‚ and Bambi (1942). In July 17‚ 1955 Disney devoted into live-action features‚ television productions‚ and his first theme park‚ Disneyland‚ opened in Anaheim‚ California. It is a place that parents can bring their children
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