Category: Composer

Eugene Onegin Opera by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovskys Eugene Onegin is an adaptation of Alexander Pushkins novel of the same name. The book consists of eight chapters, each of which is composed of stanzas written in verse (Doran 7). Pushkins book has been praised for vivid storytelling and innovative approach to structure (Doran…

Johann Sebastian Bach as an Example of a Talented Person The image above by Marshal and Emery depicts Johann Sebastian Bach, one of the worlds most famous composers. While he is known for his exceptional artwork, Bachs life was full of exciting facts that did not directly relate to music. Firstly, not many people know…

Music Appreciation: A Great Composer A Great Composer Historical Period One (1) Historical Period Two (2) Which historical period? The Baroqueperiod represents Western music composed between 1600 and 1750, following the Renaissance and leading up to the classical era. The term is borrowed from the Portuguese language and means an oddly shaped pearl. The music…

Johann Sebastian Bachs Sacred Cantata BWV 29 Introduction The sacred cantatas constitute a significant part of the scope of the music of the era of Baroque. The music that worshiped God and his creations in instrumental and vocal pieces aimed at praying the Creator. Being predominantly church music, sacred cantatas were constructed in strict form…

Concert Report: Rondeau, Bach, Chopin, Webern and Others Table of Contents Vertigo, Jean Rondeau Sinfonia in D major BWV 1045  Sato, Johann Sebastian Bach Raindrop, Frederic Chopin Mississippi River Suite, Florence Price Op.25. Wie bin ich froh!, Anton Webern A Portrait, Robert Schumann Hoe-Down, Aaron Copland Reference List Vertigo, Jean Rondeau Jean Rondeau is…

Aspects of Mozart Effect Theory Introduction As a matter of fact, theories of learning may be regarded as a basis of modern educational practices. Thus, in order to stay relevant for appropriate results, they undergo continuous testing, scrutiny, and research. At the same time, theories revolutionized as well, and while some of them were initially…

Altering Traditional Sonata in Mozarts Symphony #41 The symphony starts with the same measure length as any other Mozarts creation, but there is a difference that can be spotted right away in the case of Symphony #41, which is the playing time that does not go in hand with measure counting. It would take a…

Composer Pierre Boulez Biography Background Pierre Boulez, the most influential French artist of his era and a renowned conductor and musical theorist who promoted the works of twentieth-century writers, was born in 1925 in Montbrison, France, and perished in 2016. Boulez, the child of a winemaker, concentrated on algebra and took musical training at the…

The Concert That Magnificent Mozart by the Everett Philharmonic Orchestra I attended a concert titled That Magnificent Mozart by the Everett Philharmonic Orchestra at the Everett Civic Auditorium. The concert was held on February 06, 2022, and was led by Dr. Paul-Elliot Cobbs and other conductors, namely Michelle Rockwood, Tonya Harris, and Ryan Christopher. Due…

John Cage: Composer and Music Philosopher John Cages thoughts about music have had a significant impact as much as his music. He was both a composer and a music philosopher, engaging both readers and listeners with inquiries about the similarities and differences between the nature of sound and music. Any discussion of the 1960s would…