Sir Edward William Elgar was born June 2nd‚ 1857 in Lower Broadheath‚ England‚ and died February 23rd 1934 in Worcester. His Enigma Variations‚ in which 14 variations on a theme depict the lives and personalities of some of Elgar’s closest friends and colleagues‚ was composed between October 1898 and February 1899. The piece was premiered June 19th‚ 1899 at St. James’s Hall‚ with Hans Richter conducting‚ and was immediately popular. This would begin a period of about twenty years in which Elgar composed
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Viennese aristocracy and soon enjoyed success as a piano virtuoso‚ playing at private houses or palaces rather than in public. His public début was in 1795; about the same time his first important publications appeared‚ three piano trios and three piano sonatas. As a pianist‚ it was reported‚ he had fire‚ brilliance and fantasy as well as depth of feeling. It is
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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
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and Second Symphonies in 1800 and 1802‚ Beethoven was justifiably considered one of the most important of a generation of young composers following Haydn and Mozart. He continued to write in other forms‚ turning out widely known piano sonatas like the "Pathétique" sonata (Op. 13)‚ which Cooper describes as "surpass[ing] any of his previous compositions‚ in strength of character‚ depth of emotion‚ level of originality‚ and ingenuity of motivic and tonal manipulation."[35] He also completed his Septet
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Development of Western Music Western music may be referred to as classical music and its traditions and styles originate from the beginning of the Middle ages (10th century) onward. Due to the Catholic Church being the dominant religion of the time‚ a large portion of the music was religious/sacred. Beginning with Gregorian Chant‚ sacred music slowly developed into a polyphonic. Early Christians based their music off of already existing Jewish chants [1]. These chants (like most of the religious
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A crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western art music‚ he remains one of the most famous and influential of all composers. His best known compositions include 9 symphonies‚ 5 concertos for piano‚ 32 piano sonatas‚ and 16 string quartets. He also composed other chamber music‚ choral works‚ and songs. Born in Bonn‚ then the capital of the Electorate of Cologne and part of the Holy Roman Empire‚ Beethoven displayed his musical talents at an early age and was
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d. 1 violin concerto e. 5 piano concertos f. 16 string quartets g. 9 piano trios h. 10 vioin sonatas i. 5 cello sonatas j.
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classical models‚ and his middle-period and late works developed so far beyond these traditions that they anticipated some of the major musical trends of the late 19th century. This is especially evident in his symphonies‚ string quartets‚ and piano sonatas. In each of these three genres Beethoven began by mastering the existing formal and esthetic conventions of the late 18th century while joining to these conventions signs of unusual originality and power. In his middle period (from about 1803‚
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comprises three or four movements For example‚ the classical era symphony‚ sonata‚ string quartet‚ and concerto all follow this cycle. THe Sonata-allegro form is a structural pattern used by composers first in the 18th century as a means to organize their music. Some people like to compare it to a basic essay format which has in introduction with a thesis‚ supporting body paragraphs‚ and conclusion that restates the thesis‚ sonata-allegro form organizes music through an initial statement‚ development
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Since the beginning of time‚ many bands and artists have helped shape the way people live. Thirty Seconds to Mars‚ with lead singer Jared Leto‚ is a very successful pop-rock band. Starting in 1998‚ the members of this band did not have it easy. Neither did Ludwig van Beethoven who grew to be one of the most successful composers of all time. Taking in the world and challenges around them‚ both of these artists overcame many obstacles to become what they are known for. Their fans have followed and
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