Orchestra

Structure: ‘America’ is in Tertiary Form (ABA). The first A Section is the repetitive main melody sung by Anita (Verse Chorus) about America and her positive and outlook on America. And the section makes use of the arpeggios (I like to be in America) The B Section is about ‘America’ and is sung by both Anita and Rosalia. It consists of Rosalia’s view of ‘America’ and Anita’s quick and witty remarks after Rosalia’s makes a statement. The structure of the verse itself

The Four Season, a classical masterpiece composed by Antonio Vivaldi, was brilliantly performed by Amsterdam Sinfonietta. Vivaldi’s symphony orchestra was comprised of mainly bowed string instruments and a keyboard instrument. Played from left to right were the violins with the lead violinist, Janine Jansen, the violin, the double bass, the cello, and in the center the harpsichord. The piece was simple, yet creative, as it managed to tell a story and create beautiful imageries through its changing

songs, including this one, the instrument balance was really good. For example, in this song you could hear the bass, which isn’t usually the case in such arrangements as orchestra. Another thing that I liked overall was their use of dynamics. I don’t have much experience with wind symphonies, but based on my experience with orchestra I know that dynamics can be hard. I found this to be a highlight of their performance. I don’t have a specific favorite song, but I do have a least favorite song. I didn’t

Elliot Cook Carter, Jr. is an American classical composer. He was born on December 11th, 1908 into a wealthy family of lace importers, in Manhattan, New York. He became involved in music initially as a teen, and was encouraged in this regard by family friend Charles Ives, who was also a composer. At the age of 15, he had the opportunity to sit in the audience of the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s New York Premiere of The Rite of Spring. It was then 1924; the experience would prove to be a major influence

The “String Quartet in C Major op 76, no. 3, second movement” by Joseph Haydn is a string quartet, which is organized in formal section. The formal section is constant of themes and four variations. In the beginning of the quartet the theme had a homophonic texture and a timbre themed in the first viola. Listening to the music, I could hear the violin that sounded light with a cello and violin in the background. The first variation had a homophonic texture and the second violin was timbre. During

With a sense of mystery, highly acclaimed New York Philharmonic conductor Lorin Maazel opened Bruckner’s 8th symphony with a tremolo on the strings and then repeats this tremolando in forte while the brass gloriously brought in the first major theme. Amidst the bright colors and amazing acoustics at Disney Hall, the audience sat in eager anticipation; many of the present members were experienced with Bruckner’s pieces and Wagnerian style. Sitting next to me, David Barry of the LA Philharmonic Board

I saw the Marin Oratorio perform in the afternoon at College of Marin. The ensemble played classical was made up of every type of instrument including brass, woodwind, strings, percussion, keyboard and voice. They performed The Seasons by Franz Josef Haydyn. The venue was a pretty large theatre. The stage had two levels with most of the instrumentalists on the bottom and vocalists behind on risers. The stage was separate from the audience but pretty close. I could see nearly everyone, which allowed

Chalifour under the leadership of conductor Bramwell Tovey. LA Phil is an outstanding, awarded symphony orchestra that performs at the Hollywood Bowl and Walt Disney Concert Hall all year round. Martin Chalifour is a well known solo violinist while serving as the Principal Concertmaster of the LA Phil. Last but not least, Bramwell Tovey is a Grammy-winning conductor who had been conducting many other orchestras beside the LA Phil. The first piece I am going to discuss is the Overture of Egmont by Ludwig van

competition in May every year. Only high school juniors in the top orchestra within the program (there are 3 groups varying in ability level) are allowed to participate. Two winners are selected who get to play their concerto’s with full accompaniment from the symphony. People who participate in the competition start preparing music a year in advance because it’s so competitive. I got into the program as a freshman and the challenge of orchestra music prompted me to start taking violin more seriously. As

developed into an ego-maniac whom wants perfection in every circumstance. Likeable and charismatic at first glance, he resorts to violence when he does not get what he wants. However, it becomes apparent that his high expectations of members of the orchestra steer his emotions into negativity. It could be said that The Conductor is a pigment of God’s conjecture, or it could also be said that he is an unbeliever. I wanted to have reasoning behind The Conductors actions. Why would someone just hit his