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The British composer Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). It's his Opus 34 and was composed in 1946 for an educational documentary film to teach children about the orchestra. It's written for a large symphony orchestra and takes the form of a theme and instrumental variations. The them is the Rondeau from Henry Purcell's Opera Abdelezar, and there are 13 variations before the final fugue. The work can be performed with narration, although it's more usually done without.
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When did Benjamin britten write young persons guide to the orchrastra?
Benjamin Britten composed "The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra" in 1945. The piece was originally created as a score for a documentary film about the orchestra, commissioned by the British government. It is based on a theme by Henry Purcell and serves as an introduction to the different instruments of the orchestra. The work is celebrated for its engaging and accessible presentation of orchestral music.
What piece of classical music has someone describing what is happening?
A young persons guide to the orchestra by britten
Is The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra a romantic symphony?
No.
What is the harmony and rhythm of the young person's guide to the orchestra?
it would be ngga ngga
Who wrote the young person guide to the orchestra?
"A Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra" is a theme and variations with fugue and was written by Benjamin Britten in 1946; using a piece written for lute by Henry Purcell in 1677.
In the first variation of The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra by Britten?
The first variation in Britten's "The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra" features the full orchestra playing a theme by Purcell. Each instrument family is introduced and highlighted, showcasing their unique sound and characteristics. This variation sets the stage for the subsequent variations, where each instrument group is explored in more detail.
What instrument provides the harmony and the rhythm in the young person's guide to the orchestra by Benjamin Britten?
Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra is presented as a Theme and Variations (on a theme by Henry Purcell), followed by a Fugue on that theme.
Is it true or false that Britten used the different families of the orchestra to help define the structure of The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra?
It's true, but it doesn't go far enough. The families of the orchestra do not just help define the structure, they create it.
Which percussion instrument accompanies the trumpets in the selection of Benjamin Britten young person's guide to the orchestra?
In Benjamin Britten's "Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra," the percussion instrument that accompanies the trumpets is the timpani. The timpani provides a rhythmic foundation and enhances the overall texture of the piece, complementing the bright sound of the trumpets. Britten's orchestration effectively showcases the interplay between the brass and percussion, illustrating the diverse timbres of the orchestra.
Which orchestral family performs the main theme in Benjamin Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra?
The theme that Britten used in this piece was written by Henry Purcell.
What orchestras can a kid join in California?
Most regions have what amounts to being a "young persons orchestra" that plays the major works like a normal professional symphony would, except that the musicians are kids (under 18).
What are the release dates for Disney's Young Musicians' Symphony Orchestra - 1997 TV?
Disney's Young Musicians' Symphony Orchestra - 1997 TV was released on: USA: 2 August 1997
