previous aria‚ as it is a role generally performed by a mezzo-soprano or a dramatic soprano; compared to Una donna a quindici anni‚ I utilize a darker tone. As well as this‚ the second verse employs ornamentation‚ an embellishment characteristic of baroque music. Overall‚ I chose this piece to juxtapose my previous selections‚ as it shows a heavier side of my voice‚ and an older style (“Giulio Cesare” dates to 1724). This collection of repertoire purposes to showcase my versatility and my strengths
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A comparative study of the use of the baroque and modern flutes in composition‚ with specific reference to - Sonata IV for flute and continuo by J.S Bach‚ and Sonata for flute by Hindemith The baroque‚ or transverse flute is of great interest to me‚ mainly because of my own flute playing experience. I have always considered the baroque flute a much softer and more beautiful instrument‚ and it is because of this interest that I have decided to carry out my investigation upon the differences between
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Antonio Vivaldi was an Italian baroque composer. He is known mainly for composing instrumental concertos‚ sacred choral work‚ and over forty operas. One of his best pieces is a series or violin concertos known as The Four Seasons. Antonio Vivaldi was born March 4th‚ 1678 in Venice. His parents were Giovanni Battista Vivaldi and Camilla Calicchia. Immediately after his birth he was baptised in his home by the mid-wife. It is believed that his baptism is a result of his poor health or an earthquake
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The full and rich sound of the recorder allows them to be useful for both solo monophonic compositions and mixed ensemble pieces with polyphony that were common in the Renaissance era. Renaissance recorders had a lower register than that of the Baroque era that was better for the music of the
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Baroque Period – Bach Toccata and Fugue in D minor The Toccata and Fugue in D minor‚ BWV 538‚ is an organ piece by Johann Sebastian Bach. Like the better-known BWV 565‚ BWV 538 also bears the titleToccata and Fugue in D Minor‚ although it is often referred to by the nickname Dorian — a reference to the fact that the piece is written without a key signature — a notation that is uncommon today and leads one to assume the Dorian mode. However‚ the two pieces are quite different musically‚ it is nearly
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A composer‚ organist‚ and musician during the Baroque era‚ J.S. Bach was a brilliant artist of his era. Known today for his polyphony style‚ masterpieces of church‚ and instrumental music‚ the works of the German composer are said to be the greatest of all time. Although he was known as an excellent organist than a composer during his life‚ his musical compositions would have stand the test of time and continue to demonstrate his innovative style of melody and harmony. Of the many 17th century composers
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The Oboe The oboe is a double reed instrument in the soprano register of the woodwind family. I personally have always had an affinity for woodwinds; and although I do not have a history with this specific instrument‚ I did study and play the clarinet for three years in high school. My love for woodwinds‚ particularly the clarinet‚ was nurtured through old LPS of Benny Goodman‚ Henry Mancini‚ The Glenn Miller Orchestra and the big band sounds of the 1940’s. The warm round tones of the clarinet intro
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that people are capable of creating good and beautiful works also known as humanism‚ this made it a status symbol to be educated because the more that you know the more money that your family had. Composer: Josquin. Song- Ave Maria (Motif) The Baroque Period (1600-1750) Genres: Opera‚ Orchestra‚ the Fugue Time period: At this time in history people were living very flamboyant life styles and that really showed in the complexity of the music along with the decorations and stage work.
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little record of Medieval homophony‚ most notated music being monophonic.[5] There was similarly little record of homophony during the Renaissance period.[6] Homophony first appeared as one of the predominant textures in Western music during the Baroque period in the early 17th century‚ when composers began to commonly compose with vertical harmony in mind‚ the homophonic basso continuo becoming a definitive feature of the style.[3] The choral arrangement of four voices (soprano‚ alto‚ tenor‚ and bass)
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over thirty years of his career. His works are said to be so passionate because they are hollowed‚ not by liturgical dignity but by moral ideals of humanity. To this day‚ Handel is known as one of the greatest and most influential composers of the baroque period. His parents were on opposing sides of
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