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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.
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What are some examples of composers who specialized in certain types of music?
Chopin was a pianist, and everything he composed was for solo piano or included the piano. Vivaldi was a violinist and a teacher of violin, and he wrote hundreds of concertos for one or more violins and orchestra. Paganini was a violinist, and everything he wrote was for or included the violin.
To name a few: Tchaikovsky (Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, etc.) Minkus (La Bayadere, Don Quixote, etc.) Bizet (Carmen, etc.) Copeland (Rodeo, Appalachain Springs, etc.) Stravinsky (Firebird, Rite of Spring, etc.) Chopin (Les Sylphides, etc.) Prokofiev (Peter and the Wolf, Romeo and Juliet, etc.)
Who wrote the song opportunity from Annie?
The Musical "Annie" was written by Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin: therefore, they are the ones who wrote the song "Tomorrow".
No because he lived for his music, and his music only. He spent his whole life making music, and did not want to occupy himself in the world of marriage. He was one of the greatest composers of all time. His legacy still lives in music.
Who composed the symphony from the new world?
The "Symphony From the New World" is Antonin Dvorak's ninth symphony. It was so called because he was working and living in the U.S., and because he purposely adopted the style of American folk songs while writing it. He succeeded so well that many people think the song "Goin' Home," which is set to the theme from the Symphony's second movement, is a real folk song.
How old was Mozart when he wrote happy birthday?
Mozart never wrote Happy Birthday.
However, he did write a similar tune to "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" when he was five.
What type of music does Steve Reich compose?
Steve Reich is known for his minimal music he has experimented with many musical concepts and has been writing darker contemporary pieces. He composes mainly for orchestras and smaller ensembles and is know for his unusual instrumentation.
What was Tchaikovsky's first profession?
His job was a bureau clerk in a department of justice wich is someone that answers telephones, fills records, and types on documents for the environment. And he REALLY HATED THE JOB!
Pyotr was born on May 7, 1840. And died on November 6, 1893. And he lived to be 53 years old. He died cause of cholera which was probably something to do with drinking to much, and was getting drunk.
Tchaikovsky had four brothers and one sister. Nikolai, Ippolit, twins Anatoly and Modest, and Alexandra.
Pyotr was married to Antonina Miliukova. But their marriage was HORRIBLE! He abandoned his wife weeks before the wedding which is really terrible. And he tried to commit suicide. And he married Alexandra for his second wife after trying to commit suicide. He only got married a second time cause he wanted people to stop talking about his love life. Honestly nothing was simple in his life or death.
What movements are in the planets Gustav holst?
The planet suite has seven movements: Mars, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
Which movement of a symphony is the slow movement?
Generally the 2nd movement. There can optionally be a 5th movement and there is no fixed temperament, so it's up to the composer.
What was Beethoven's longest piece of music?
The longest symphony ever written is Alexander Scriabin's "Preparation for the Final Mystery", realised posthumously by Alexander Nemtin who worked on it for 26 years and finished it in 1999. It lasts close to 3 hours. In the first stages of its conception and before his untimely death Scriabin imagined it to last for 7 days, accompanied by a colored light show, incense and dance.
Formally it was assumed, Havergal Brian's symphony "Gothic" was the longest lasting about 2 hours. This one you can find listed in the "Guinness Book of Records".
Instrumental genre and medium for which bach is known?
Bach is probably best known as an organist/composer of organ music. He also composed choral sacred cantatas, pieces for the harpsichord, notably the Goldberg Variations; orchestral works such as the Brandenburg Concerti. Violin and cello solo works and choral masses and the "Christmas Oratorio" and "Magnificat" help round out the list.
What did wolfgang amadeous Mozart do for a living?
He worked in the Summer Palace in Beijing - first built in 1750, largely destroyed in the war of 1860 and restored on its original foundations in 1886 - is a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. The natural landscape of hills and open water is combined with artificial features such as pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges to form a harmonious ensemble of outstanding aesthetic value.
What was Beethoven's early musical influences?
Beethoven was most influenced to become a composer by the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Later, Josef Haydn also played a major part.
Was Ludwig Van Beethoven Blind?
Beethoven was not born blind; nor did he become blind. Beethoven became deaf in his late twenties.
What was Johann Sebastian Bach's mom's name?
Well his fathers job was a musician and his mother was a language teacher
