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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
What was the genre of composition for the music symphony No 5 in C minor?
It was a romantic song back when it was made.
What is Amber Lynn Bach's age?
Amber Lynn Bach is famous for her roles in adult entertainment. She also calls herself the naughtiest housewife of porn, on her website she features movies of herself.
What is bach most popular music?
Bach was fairly popular in his day but he lived under the shadow of George Philip Telemann. Telemann was the greatest composer of his day because he combined many popular styles from different nationalities.
Bach was well respected too though. He would have been amoungst the greatest composers of the day. It was only after Mendelssohn's revival of the composer that Bach really took off in popularity though, as Telemann became less celebrated.
But in a nutshell, yes, he was popular in his day. But only in later years was he recognised as a genius.
What big composers wrote music for the Alto Saxophone when it was first invented?
The first Saxophone was made around the 1840s and the Alto Saxophone was probably a version of it made a little later. Bizet may have been the very first composer to use it, like for example in his music for L'Arlesienne. Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, has saxophone solo as well, but the orchestration was in fact made by a much later composer, Ravel, when the Saxophone was a little more common (Ravel used it in his own compositions). There are a few Saxophone Concertos, notably the ones made by Glazunov, Ibert, and some similar things by Debussy, that are more in a Classical or 20th Century sense than what saxophone became more popular for in Jazz. Milhaud's Scaramouche is also a famous little suite for the instrument. Over the whole 20th Century into the 21st, there have been many more composers using this fascinating instrument, but the names before were some of the very first.
Which pop songs feature the music of Beethoven?
The 60s hit 'a whiter shade of pale' by procul harum is based on Bach, I believe. I couldn't say what Bach other than Johann sebastien............
As a matter of fact the organ chords in the piece are indeed similar to Johann Sebastiaan Bach's Air on the G string.
A lot of world hits are using the chords of Pachelbel's Canon in D.
Who is the court composer of the Emperor of Austria during Mozart's years in Vienna?
I don't fully know the answer, but i know it was someone who was hired by the King to create music for an orchestra or something..
I am adding to this answer, with my understanding of the obligations of a "modern day" court composer. It actually is drastically different. It is a title that carries with it, great honor and responsibility. Highly sought after. Duties include making jokes, immediately notifying me [head of court] if Weird Al tickets go on sale, contributing to my chin de-prunization Botox fund, and finding my retainer. So I believe that it is a highly customizable role. I have included a link below as well for better reference.
Where does Mozart the famous composer live?
He was born and lived in Austria, dying in Vienna in 1791. He did travel widely in earlier years, sometimes with his father, to perform concerts in places like London, Paris, etc.
- Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria. He then moved to Vienna and composed great pieces there. Then, very sick, he died at age 35 in 1791.
How many piano sonatas did Shostakovich write?
15
Bruckner wrote nine numbered symphonies, the last of which was left unfinished at his death. He wrote two additional symphonies, the first in F Minor was a study symphony written in 1863 as an assignment by his composition teacher, Otto Kizler. In addition, after he completed his first numbered symphony in 1866, he composed another symphony in D Minor in 1869 which was not well received. As a result, Bruckner withdrew it and gave called it his Nullte Symphony or Symphony #0.
Was Franz Schubert rich or poor?
Beethoven was neither rich nor poor when he died. However, throughout his life, he was often in financial trouble, and said that, after taking care of his brother (who had tuberculosis) he was penniless.
What effect did Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart have on music?
He, Bach, and Beethoven all made classical music more popular. Mozart affected music in a tremenduously positive way. Without Mozart, Beethoven may have not even played the piano, because it was because of Mozart that Beethoven's father pushed him to be great.
What is nationalism and how did it effect the way music was composed in the romantic era?
The rise of vernacular literature inspired composers to make music that represented native styles instead of imitating Paris or Vienna. Thus, we find Eastern European folk melodies in classical music of the Romantic Period.
Who was Frederic Chopin's parents?
What are the most famous piano concertos?
The "Big Three"
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto #2
Beethoven Piano Concerto #5
Grieg Piano Concerto
Honorable Mention
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto #1
Beethoven Piano Concerto #4
Chopin Piano Concerto #1
The major beauties of the concertos for the piano, in my opinion, are the two Chopin concertos. Beethoven's concerto number 5 "emperor" is also very nice.
Grieg's piano concerto in a minor is possibly the most famous piano concerto.
All of Rachmaninoff's piano concertos are famous, especially number 2, third movement.
Gershwin's piano concerto, although not very known, is one of the most "fun" piano concertos to play, since it has sort of a jazzy sound. Mendelssohn piano concerto in g minor is very very very very famous. My point is that possibly the most famous piano concertos are Grieg, Rachmaninoff, and maybe Mendelssohn.
Another opinion
I agree with the other answers, but I would argue that Beethoven's Emperor (Piano Concerto #5) is probably the most famous. Chopin's First Piano Concerto (Piano Concerto #1) is also very gorgeous. His second isn't as good as the first, but is also very nice. Mozart's Piano Concertos are also rather well liked. However, of all composers I think that Beethoven's have received the most praise. I've always thought that Chopin's deserved more than it got, but most favorites seem to be more romantic in style than Mozart's. That doesn't mean they were bad, but the piano's full performance potential wasn't met until later in its development. It was the center piece instrument of the romantic period and most of its more popular pieces came from this time. Other examples of favorite piano concertos of this time are Tchaikovsky's as well as Mendelssohn's. (see: Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Schuman, etc)
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Another opinionMendelssohn the composer is very famous, however his G minor Piano Concerto is not at all famous. I am a professional pianist and I have never heard it. Ever!! Unless you mean Saint-Saens? His G minor Concerto was once very well known, though you don't hear it as much these days. (Similarly now gone out of fashion are Rubinstein's D minor and the Scherzo from Litolff's 4th Concerto, but at different times they were also popular.)
Beethoven's Piano Concerto no.2 in B flat Minor does not exist, sorry.
Also Brahms 1st Concerto is in D minor not C major.
There is no Schubert Piano Concerto.
Back in the real world, surely the most famous and recognisable concertos are Tchaikovsky no.1, Grieg, and Rachmaninoff 2. There are plenty more piano concertos though. Also often heard are Schumann, Liszt 1, Mozart D minor, Beethoven 5 as noted above, slow movement of Mozart no.21 (sometimes called "Elvira Madigan" after a film in which it was used). Beethoven has the most consistently popular concertos (out of a total of 5 - not including the piano version of his Violin Concerto, known as no.6). Rachmaninoff's No.3 is well-known by reputation though not so much for the music. The two Chopin Concertos are well known (also mentioned above), especially the slow movement of the F minor one. There are still more - why not find one to listen to?
I would second the preceding entry. The most popular by far are the Tchaikovsky #1, the Rachmaninoff #2 and the Grieg A minor.
Actually, they are not the same person. Johann Christian Bach is the son of Johann Sebastian Bach . You can check http://www.jsbach.org/timeline.HTML for more information also.
No, they are not the same person. Johann Christian as well as Wilhelm Friedemann, Carl Philip Emmanuel, and Johann Christoph (Johann was a popular name in their family) were all sons of Johann Sebastian Bach. For a complete Bach family tree you can look at Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bach_family
The confusion with the names probably stemmed from the Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook. One year, J.S. Bach gave his wife, Anna Magdalena, a birthday present - a beautiful notebook with blank pages for her and her children to copy their favourite songs into. This notebook has been preserved, and contains many pieces in the "gallant" style (simple and elegant, many are dance pieces). Some are pieces written by J.S. Bach himself, some are written by Anna Magdalena, some are written by one of the children, and some are written by family friends. Unfortunately, the names of the composers were never written in with the pieces (copyright wasn't a big deal in those days), so in the past, all of the pieces from the Notebook were published under the name of J.S. Bach. Now, more research has been done and we have a little better understanding of the respective composers. I hope that helps.
Johann Christian Bach was descendant of Johann Sebastian Bach so no they are not the same person.
Who is Sergei Diaghilev what did he do?
Serge Diaghiliev was a promoter and businessman who specialized in the Arts between 1910-1930.
He is most famous for the combination of fine artists,dancers and composers. He created a company called 'Ballet Russe'. This company is perhaps the only company that has combined the most prominant artists of the day to create a theater experience.The star dancer was his lover and famous dancer/choreographer Vaslav Nyjinsky.
What music did Johann Pachelbel write?
Johann Pachelbel was famous for being a German Baroque composer, organist, and instructor. He created many famous organ pieces, which boosted the popularity of the German organ. He was also an inspirational developer of the Baroque fugue and chorale prelude.
Where did george gershwin die?
His parents were Russian immigrants that came to America. George grew up in Brooklyn, but moved to Hollywood and lived there for 5 years or so. He died in 1937 when he was only 38 of a brain tumor, but is remembered for creating a new style of music for America in a time when only European composers were taken seriously. But George combined several existing styles from around the world to create his melting pot of American music. He's an amazing guy!
When George Frideric Handel go to college?
His father wanted him to study law, and tried to stifle his interest in music. George Frederick Handel, composer of the Baroque Era -
Born - 23rd of February, 1685 in Halle, Germany
Died - 14th of April, 1759 in London, England
Buried in Westminster Abbey, London
Major works include - 47 Operas, 12 Concertos, 16 Oratorios.
Genres - Italianate operas, English oratorios.
Handel had lost his sight by the time he died.
Who was famous for composing music at the age of five?
Though probably not the only one, W.A. Mozart famously composed and played music at an early age. Recently, I played a flute piece that he wrote at the age of 8, so I am pretty sure that he could be the compser you're thinking of. Though probably not the only one, W.A. Mozart famously composed and played music at an early age. Recently, I played a flute piece that he wrote at the age of 8, so I am pretty sure that he could be the compser you're thinking of.
