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Composers
Whether it be classical or contemporary, composers are the men and women behind the music. Beethoven and Mozart are among those who have left their marks on history.
6,063 Questions
Where can you hear a playing of the Kentucky Derby song 'My Ole Kentucky Home'?
The '50states.com' is just one possibility for hearing an online rendition of 'My Old Kentucky Home'. The site offers the complete lyrics, which can be read or sung along with an instrumental version of the beloved song that's linked with the running of the world-famous Kentucky Derby.
How many concertos did Antonio Vivaldi write?
He only wrote one concerto, but he wrote it over 400 times.
What are the pieces in Mozart's Solemn Vespers of the Confessor K 339?
Dixit, Confitebor, Beatus vir, Laudate pueri, Laudate Dominum, Magnificat
Who wrote the original song 'Tell Me More'?
The original song, 'Tell Me More' was recorded by Billie Holiday. It was popularized in 1965 by Nina Simone who re-released 'Tell Me More', on an album called Pastel Blues.
Who wrote the song 'A New Day Has Come'?
"A New Day Has Come" was written by Aldo Nova and Stephan Moccio in 2002. The artist who sang this song was the Canadian Céline Dion. This song is part of an album with the same name.
Who made the standard catalog of Mozart's compositions?
A fellow named Köchel (1800-1877) cataloged the works of Mozart assigning each one a "k" number ... the "k" stood for Köchel.
What does danse macabre mean in English?
Literally, 'macabre dance'. Metaphorically, 'the dance of death'.
Does moonlight sonata belong to Mozart or Beethoven?
Beethoven's Sonata, Opus 27, no. 2 has gained the name "Moonlight" because of the slow first movement. Beethoven himself didn't name it.
Who wrote the music of the marine hymn?
The author of the music is unknown. The words date back to the 19th century.
What is the History of Brandenburg Concertos BWV 1046 51?
Bach sent the Brandenburg Concertos as a "calling card" introduction to the Margrave of Brandenburg, whom Bach wanted a job with. This was a standard practice of the time - to introduce yourself and hopefully impress a prospective employer, you sent a generous sample of your work. So far as we can tell, Bach never even got an interview. It's doubtful Bach ever expected the Brandendurg Concertos to be performed at Brandenburg, and indeed, they were not performed in the Margrave's lifetime. It is also very likely that they were actually written well before Bach applied for the job, and were simply (among his finished pieces) the ones he chose to send. They were "re-discovered" and performed for the first time in 1849 - 99 years after Bach's death.
Who named Beethoven's Moonlight?
The name "Moonlight" Sonata derives from an 1832 description of the first movement by music critic Ludwig Rellstab, who compared it to moonlight shining upon Lake Lucerne. The Piano Sonata No. 14 in C minor "Quasi una fantasia" by Ludwig van Beethoven, popularly known as the Moonlight Sonata was completed in 1801 and it is rumored to be dedicated to his pupil, 17-year-old Countess Giulietta Guicciardi, with whom Beethoven was, or had been, in love.
What is the value of Dvorak symphony number 5 From the new world with the Cleveland Orchestra?
It is in fact Dvorak's 9th Symphony (not 5th) that is his "New World Symphony" and his last.
The recording with the Cleveland Orchestra, under George Szell, is widely respected, if not rated in the topmost echelons. Reissued severally on the Sony/BMG label, it is a solid version, last issued at a retail of £5gbp but not always available.
Why did prokofiev compose kije's march?
Yes! in the work "A Soldier's Tale". Kije was the name of the protagonist. The march is an essential part of the piece recurring several times.
What is the most unifying musical factor in the Fifth Symphony?
I'm going to assume you mean Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. The most unifying factor of Beethoven's fifth is the cyclical nature of the multi-movement piece. It features a reoccuring motif that is rhythmic rather than melodic. The recognizable rhythm: short, short, short, long, is a rhythm that exists all throughout the symphony (which is very strange and at the time, unprecedented). Most movements of a symphony are not connected. Beethoven used his Fifth Symphony to bridge the gap between movements. In arguably every movement of the Fifth (a little less in the 2nd movement) one can hear this unifying rhythm that connects the symphony nicely.
What meter is Prokofiev romeo and Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet is a complete ballet, with many different numbers, each of which has its own meter. There are duples, triples and variations on both. You'd have to specify a particular dance or scene for a more exact answer.
