Ludwig van Beethoven

Beethoven’s 5th Symphony is a piece with lots of elements with numerous movements. I have to say my first emotion was a deep shock of anxiety and fantasies. I realized after listening over and over and over again that the intro note is what was played in almost all the piece but in different movement…

Until it became necessary to venerate and glorify the works of renown composers from the nineteenth century, such as Ludwig van Beethoven and Joseph Haydn, the term “classical music” had neither been utilized nor exploited. Upon the transformation of the concert hall into a musical museum, J Peter Burkholder argues that the only appropriate works…

With the turn of the nineteenth century, the musical world was experiencing change never before witnessed by people of previous time periods. Throughout history, music was made to be enjoyed by the audience as serious musicians were the people that composed mainstream pieces; however, this mutual dynamic between “serious” and “popular” music was made irrelevant…

Before one can go on stage and present a successful performance, there is a long journey that musician has to cover the completely learn that musical material. The preparation a pianist should always follow include a preliminary time when he should familiarize himself with the repertoire context. Some background information about that composer, or details…

Some large- scale choral works in the Baroque cantata and oratorio tradition were written for civic choirs that sometimes joined together in larger choral ensembles at annual choral festivals. The song for voice and piano rekindled interest and art songs were the main music for private and group entertainment at home. The art song is…

Concert Report I.             The concert that was attended was a concert that was held on Thursday July 16, 2009.  The concert was held at the Hollywood Bowl, which is located at 2301 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood, California 90068.  The performance was given by the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The Los Angeles Philharmonic is composed of…

Beethoven’s education, particularly in music, greatly influenced his life. Raised in a family with deep musical connections, he received initial instruction on the piano and violin from his father. Unfortunately, Beethoven’s formal schooling only reached elementary level, resulting in difficulties with mathematics. At the age of 19 in 1789, Beethoven sought legal measures to become…

Music is a perpetual and ever-changing entity that will endure forever. Today, I aim to draw comparisons between two music groups that possess hidden similarities. Despite their apparent differences, Dubstep and classical music share resemblances in the way we perceive them. Upon closer listening, one can detect these similarities within the music, unbeknownst to many….