The term keyboard‚ according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary‚ is “a musical instrument that is played by means of a keyboard like that of a piano and that produces sounds electronically.” This is the modern definition of a keyboard‚ as it can be used as a term describing any key-like instrument which does not contain a firmly established identity‚ such as the clavichord and the harpsichord. The keyboard has been a prevalent instrument since as early as the third century BC‚ and therefore has
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Concert Report 1 (Symphony Orchestra) Name: Laura Cooper Date: 2-3-13 Class/Section: MUS1140-104 Instructions: Attend a symphony orchestra concert. Get a program of the concert and staple it to the back of this form. Sign your name on the program. NOTE: DO NOT take this form to the concert. Look up the piece(s) to be Performed and listen to them on YouTube beforehand. Turn in form no more than 10 days after event. CONCERT INFORMATION: 1. Date: 2-3-13 2. Place: Pope Joy Hall
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| Utah Symphony and Opera Merger | Organizational Management | Assignment 1 | | | . | Abstract The purpose of this merger is to combine the skills and resources of Utah Symphony and Opera Merger for better productivity and success. In this merger‚ focus will be given to the fundamental changes that will be conclusive for the smooth running of business operations for both the companies. With this analysis‚ Ann Ewers‚ the General Director of Utah Opera has to decide whether
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Even though the times have changed‚ many characteristics from the past still impact the world of art today. Characteristics from the Baroque period‚ Classical period‚ and Romantic period have had their share of impact on today’s society. In order to fully develop an overall understanding of how defining each of these eras are‚ one must expose themselves to the vastly varying eras’ music‚ and other art forms including paintings. First in chronological order of these three eras‚ is the Baroque Era
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idea or situation. Originated in the late 19th century. The story behind Leitmotif Originally‚ it had seemed as though the 1812 overture symphony acted as a representation of the USA’s victory against the British Empire during the war of 1812‚ however it was later discovered that the song tells the story of Napoleon’s retreat from Russia in 1812. The symphony is quite easily Tchaikovsky’s greatest piece‚ however Tchaikovsky himself didn’t seem enthused at the time of its composure. If it weren’t
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of Rachmaninoff’s 3rd Piano Concerto with the West Coast Symphony Orchestra under the baton of maestro Bujar Llapaj. He was also the featured soloist for the Deep River Symphony Orchestra’s season opening concert in Chopin’s Piano Concerto No.1‚ conducted by Peter Morris. Earlier in the year‚ Mr. Lengo was a participant in the 6th Paderewski Piano Academy‚ in which he performed both Chopin and Rachmaninoff concertos with the Torun Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Anna Duczmal-Mróz and Przemyslaw
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– 1750 “Concerto Concerto No. 1 in E major Op. 8 No. 1 RV 269‚ ’La primavera’: I. Allegro” from youtube by Antonio Vivaldi Performed by Nigel Kennedy/English Chamber Orchestra Composed 1723 1751 – 2000 “Symphony No. 41 in C major‚ K. 551‚ I. Allegro vivace from MOZART: Symphonies Nos. 39 and 41 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Performed by Janos Ferencsik (conductor) Composed 1788 O Viridissima Virga by Hildegard von Bingen One of the most famous pieces during the medieval period was “O
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Napoleon Bonaparte was remembered as the General and leader of the French army‚ the ruler of France as their First Consul‚ and the Emperor of France. Some thought positive of Napoleon‚ others thought negative of him‚ and Napoleon himself obviously thought positive of himself‚ too: ¡§Napoleon was a brilliant military commander who carefully planned each campaign‚ using speed‚ deception‚ and surprise to confuse and demoralize his opponents.¡¨ -Marvin Perry (Perry‚ 122) ¡§I closed the gulf
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lyricism was included in instrumental writing. STYLE OF BEETHOVEN Beethoven was the first person to cherish cyclical structure. His compelling themes are still memorable today‚ such as the short-short-short-long theme from Symphony N.5‚ and Ode to Joy‚ in Symphony N.9. It took him lots of time to compose his music as he was constantly revising his music. His dynamics were very wide ranged. He influenced many people by starting new trends. He added new instruments to the orchestra‚ like the
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Ludwig van Beethoven 17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827 [pic] [pic] Ludwig van Beethoven is perhaps the most famous and influential of all the pianist composers of his time. He was considered instrumental in the transition of between the classical and romantic eras in Western Art Music. Beethoven was born on December 16th‚ 1770 in Bonn (now called Cologne‚ Germany) to parents of Belgian descent. His father‚ Johann‚ was a musician at the court of Bonn‚ and his mother‚
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