Concerto grosso

listener because this event was my first musical performance I’ve ever attended and I was so into the music. The pieces played in this performance were Humoreske by Bernard Alt, Ecos Armonicos by Craig H. Russell, Concerto Grosso by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Finlandia by Jean Sibelius, Concerto for Bass Tuba by Ralph

his works are said to have North German influences that were taught to Bach by Georg Bröhm. Bach also copied the works of many French and Italian composers in order to decipher their compositional languages. Later on, he arranged several violin concertos by Vivaldi for organ. Most experts of musical composition believe that the years, between 1708 and 1714, were his most productive. Within this period, he composed several preludes, fugues, and toccatas. During this span, Bach wrote the Little Organ

The Baroque chamber orchestra, a type of ensemble today that can vary greatly from group to group, is involved in a type of performance many musicians remain confused about. For a modern musician, the confusion surrounding the Baroque style stems from a notion that spending time learning a style of instrument that is no longer commonplace is something that is not worthwhile or is even detrimental to a modern instrumental career. Much of this stems from the idea that the romantic era of music is the

On February 10, 2017, I attended Chris Botti's nearly sold out show at the Hilbert Circle Theater. This was the most brilliant performance I have ever seen. While I was not familiar with Botti before the show, I had been asked on a date by a guy from church who was a fan of his work. After having dinner at Oceanaire, we arrived at the Hilbert Circle Theatre, where women were dressed from casual attire with black pants to full length ball gowns with mink fur coats, while the men wore suits or sports

The baroque and renaissance periods are two different periods. The renaissance period rolled into the baroque era. There were changes made over the years from the baroque to the renaissance period. Differences in style accumulated along with views of art and music. Baroque era covers the period between 1600 and 1750 beginning with Monte Verdi (birth of opera) and ended with deaths of Bach and Handel. The term baroque music is borrowed from the art history. It follows the Renaissance era (1400-1600)

Ages, a major fundamental was the basso continuo. This was used throughout the different eras and is still used in songs today. The Renaissance Era came up with secular music and the lute. The Baroque Era used ternary forms and Ritenello form. A Concerto Grosso came to light during this era as well. The Classical Era changed and ended up having four movements in pieces. Sonata form was used in pieces. Music

After checking the location of the concert, Arlington Street Church Chapel, I expected the concert might have the organ music with a lot of nature reverb of the church room since they have a history introduction based on their beautiful organ, however, the sign of the concert post in a side room broke the unreal fantasy. A piercing violin sound runs through the hall way and merge with the freezing air. Feeling like walking inside some strangers family reunion, I sat beside the person with the instrument

Music, one element of life although altered, molded, and crafted has continued to strike the curiosity in our imagination from century to century. Music is an experience for everyone from the most musically devoted students and teachers to the concert audience and even the individuals simply listening to the radio throughout their daily activities. Music is one aspect that appeals to the variety of individuals in the world despite their differences in belief, personality and culture. Music is one

Johann Sebastian Bach Student’s Name University Affiliation Johann Sebastian Bach (1685- 1750) Young Life Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer, said to be one of the best organists of his time (Baroque Music). He was born in March 1685 in Eisenach, Thuringia as the youngest of eight children. His father Johann Ambrosius was also a musician and a court trumpeter for the Duke of Eisenach, and Director of the musicians in Eisenach (Baroque Music). Bach came

On February 21, 2016 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM I attended, “Follow the Drinking Gourd,” by Jonathon McNair at Rudder Theatre. The Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra, the Marian Anderson String Quartet, and special guest narrator Greg Wise preformed three pieces. These pieces include, “Lyric for Strings,” “Follow the Drinking Gourd,” and, “Symphony Number 1.” The Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra consists of Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Harp, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass