MUS Listening Report #1
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Arizona State University *
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145
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Arts Humanities
Date
Dec 6, 2023
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Your Name:
Ruihua Wang
Titles of Pieces:
FLIGHT OF THE BUMBLEBEE(S)
1.
What made you interested in taking MUS 145?
I was initially interested in taking MUS 145 since I've always had an affinity with classical music. To obtain a greater knowledge of the genre's cultural relevance, I wanted to explore deeper into its history, theory, and appreciation.
2.
What classical music have you listened to before taking this class?
I had already heard Beethoven's Symphony
No. 9, Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik, and
Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake before taking this
class. My experience, though, was limited,
and I was anxious to learn more.
3.
Which piece that you listened to did you
like best?
Among the pieces I've heard, Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 caught my attention. Its powerful melodies, as well as the inclusion of choir and soloists in the final movement, were enthralling.
4.
What was it about the piece that made it
interesting/appealing/exciting to you? Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 drew me in with its grandeur and emotional depth. The triumphal final movement, which included "Ode to Joy," evoked a sense of oneness and delight in me. Beethoven's use of both instrumental and vocal parts to express these feelings was very remarkable.
5.
What other piece(s) did you like? Why? Another piece I enjoyed was Claude Debussy's "Clair de Lune." Its delicate, impressionistic aesthetic creates a dreamy and relaxing environment. I could listen to this tune over and over because of the
exquisite piano technique and ethereal feel of the music.
6.
What classical music concerts have you attended?
FLIGHT OF THE BUMBLEBEE(S)
7.
How have these recordings changed the way you think about classical music? These recordings have increased my enthusiasm for classical music by helping me to appreciate the intricacies and emotions expressed by many composers. Classical music, I've realized, is not only historically significant, but also a strong vehicle for communicating human emotions
and stories.
8.
How did what you heard (and saw) relate to what you are learning in class?
The class recordings have supplemented what I'm studying by presenting real-world examples of the subjects presented in
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lectures. When we were studying musical forms, for example, listening to symphonies and concertos helped me identify these forms in practice. It brought the theoretical components of the class to life.
9.
What music-related questions would you like to ask based on these recordings?
I'd like to investigate how different
composers from different eras addressed
musical
storytelling
and
emotional
expression. In addition, I'm intrigued about
the impact of historical events on classical
music creation.
10. Research one of the composers or performers and write 3-4 sentences about them.
I looked into Ludwig van Beethoven, a well-
known composer noted for his pioneering work throughout the transition from the Classical to the Romantic eras. Beethoven's
life story, characterized by his resilience in the face of deafness, provides dimension to his compositions. His Symphony No. 9 in particular is renowned for its inventiveness and long-lasting impact on the world of classical music.