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The Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra, 2008.
The paper is a critique of a performance by the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra.
1,475 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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The Dresden Philharmonic orchestra performed at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts on February 20, 2008 in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, the orchestra performed both it and the composer's Piano Concerto No. 5. The author of the paper critiques the performance both in terms of his own personal response, the general audience reaction, the performance of the orchestra and the strength of the composition.
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"The final movement leading up to the coda carries a genuine sense of closure that is unique for a piece of classical music. We can sense the buildup of the piece and know that the ending is not just a pause in between movements but an actual finale. Beethoven uses a series of repetitive melodies layered upon each other to accomplish the buildup. Notes progress in ascending order and therefore leave the listener feeling joyous. Beethoven's 5th symphony is not a somber one. Composed in the early nineteenth century, the piece reflects the transformations taking place throughout Europe and in all of Western civilization. The social and cultural revolutions in France and the United States made democracy the new model for government. A spirit of optimism and independence became engendered in the lives of most people. Music like Beethoven's reflects that spirit."
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Comparing Bachs, 2008.
A comparison of the early classical symphony styles of Johann Sebastian Bach and Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach.
1,810 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper discusses the origins of the early classical symphony with particular reference to Johann Sebastian Bach's (J.S Bach) "Opus 18 number 4" and his son, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's (C.P.E Bach) "Symphony in D". The author first provides a brief background on the classical period of the 17th and 18th century. The paper then studies J.S. Bach's Symphony, "Opus 18, number 4", stating that it is a good example of the basic structure used during this era. The paper also examines C.P.E Bach's "Symphony in D", comparing it to the senior Bach's work.
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"Affected by the Enlightenment, the early classical symphonies were quite diversified in composition. As each symphony was created for performance for public and social occasions, there were many composers and many symphonies created during this time, financed by their bourgeois and aristocratic clientele. Orchestras were developed as a result, to play these many new pieces. Non-symphonic pieces were also being produced on an individual basis: sonatas being a popular composition for an individual musician."
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Hip Hop in South Africa, 2008.
A description of the influence of American Hip Hop on South African black youth and its evolution into a unique South African art form.
964 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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This paper describes how Hip Hop came to South Africa in the 1980s and was first performed as an imitation of the American version, but then grew into a vehicle for political opinion against apartheid that resounded for more than a decade. The writer explains how Hip Hop diverged into many different genres, depending on its geographical location in South Africa, and how it continued to focus on the political situation even after the 1994 elections. It has also evolved to a form of house music called kwaito, which is very popular dance music. The paper concludes that although used as a voice for all who find themselves oppressed, Hip Hop in South Africa has proved especially difficult for female groups in terms of respect and equality, which seems to show that South African Hip Hop has truly become a mirror of South Africa's unique cultural and political setting.
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"During this time, the Hip Hop revolution in the United States provided fertile ground for the oppressed black youth of South Africa. According to Clark, this is one of the reasons why the genre in South Africa evolved to a much greater extent than in the rest of Africa. The country's political paradigm of the time created a sense of resonance for the youth when they heard the radical lyrics of the American form, particularly artists such as Public Enemy, who sang "Fight the Power" during this time. The themes of revolution and empowerment found a home in the hearts of the South African youth."
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Antonio Vivaldi, 2008.
An overview of the life of Antonio Vivaldi, Italian composer and violinist.
799 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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The paper discusses the life of Antonio Vivaldi, on of the most notable Italian composers and violinists whose operas and concertos greatly impacted the cultural world of the 18th century. The paper discusses Vivaldi's development as a music composer working for the Pieta and Teatro Sant' Angelo opera theaters. The paper then discusses the success of Vivaldi's operas in Venice.
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"Antonio Vivaldi is one of the most notable Italian composers and violinists and his creations are known and played worldwide. During his lifetime, Vivaldi managed to create unforgettable operas and concertos that have greatly impacted the cultural world of the 18th century and continue to exist as genuine works of art today.
"He was born in 1678, in Venice, and he discovered his musical talent with the help of his father, a violinist that played at St. Marco Cathedral in Venice. It was his father that encouraged and taught Antonio how to play the violin."
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Pierre Schaeffer's Musique Concrete, 2008.
A discussion of the background and development of Pierre Schaeffer's musique concrete
7,308 words (approx. 29.2 pages), 86 sources, MLA, $ 162.95
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This paper discusses the development of Pierre Schaeffer's musique concrete. It discusses the history of the composition and production of his music and aims to clarify some of the confusion surrounding the debate of musique concrete. The paper also looks at the scientific and philosophical content and information regarding factors that affect the perception of music and the composition of music.
Table of Contents:
Statement Of Thesis
Methodology
Importance Of The Study
Introduction
Literature Review
Recommendations For Future Research
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"The problem arises from the contemporary understanding of the term as being a type of machinery process instead of the view of artistic creation musically. From a reflective view, it appears that technological advances in music are viewed suspiciously as were the early rock and roll musicians and composers when the Beatles arrived in the United States in the 1960s and music of this genre became 'noise' to the more traditional school of thought during that time. Rock and roll music was viewed as a cult type culture and the music was not viewed as music by the traditionalist among musicians and composers of that time. This debate has been ongoing however: "To state the obvious, music and dialogue are perceived as being an almost entirely artistic enterprise, though sfx is fundamentally understood as being a technical matter. Its postulation: sound designers are technicians, writer and composers are artists.""
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Samba Roots, 2008.
This paper studies the history and the culture of the Samba music and dance.
925 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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The writer notes that Samba is described by Ed Morales, an expert of Latin music in, 'The Latin Beat', as an amalgamation of Afro-European culture that has become one of the many Brazilian points of pride and independent culture. The writer then looks at the history of the word Samba and at the music and the dance. The writer maintains that Samba will likely grow in expression and development, as more and more people become aware of the cultural diversity and richness of the Brazilian social landscape. The writer further discusses that Samba is the backbone of the long procession that dominates the economy, ideals and cultural expression of Brazil. The writer concludes that there is a sense that Samba connects the celebration to the people and it also demonstrates the link between all those who watch and participate in the events.
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"Though the music has more often been associated with various forms of civil unrest and been subverted officially, with raids of events and police action being taken against those who celebrate around samba. Once greater tolerance for African customs and ritual religious performance art was achieved in Brazil there was an establishment of an infrastructure that celebrated and promulgated the genre to its local and then global heights, known as samba schools.
"The origins of the musical genre, and its name are not completely agreed upon, it is thought that the word Samba is an amalgam of the word, semba, a Bantu word meaning to pray or invoke the African gods and as a noun it was meant as something akin to "the blues" a cry or complaint."
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Turkish Music, 2008.
An overview of traditional and contemporary Turkish music and instruments.
1,075 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper discusses the evolution of Turkish music from its traditional roots to its contemporary form. The writer describes the rich cultural tradition of music in Turkey, and its unique blend of traditional Turkish, Arabic, Persian and Western music. The writer also discusses the modernization of Turkish music with the rise of rock, pop and rap, and provides a list of traditional musical instruments. The writer concludes that the ways that modern Turkish musicians have found to use traditional instruments in contemporary music have resulted in a musical brand unique to Turkey that is a true blend of the old and the new.
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"Although traditional Turkish music began as monophonic, their contemporary music adopted polyphonic forms. When Turkey went through a political and social transformation in the early 1900s wherein they began embracing more Western attitudes, several of its musicians began studying in Western nations. As a result of their western training, they changed Turkish music into a different form when they returned home. These Turkish-born and foreign-trained musicians studied in the cultural centers of Europe and upon returning to Turkey 'they became the founders of modern Turkish art music. Conventional approach considers five of these composers, commonly called the Turkish Five, as the first generation of the polyphonic school.'"
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Wiener Werkstatte, 2008.
A report on Wagner's musical concept of Gesamtkunstwerk ("total artwork"), the balance of visual, musical and dramatic arts.
3,565 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 99.95
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The paper states that the idea of the Gesamtkunstwerk, or "total integrated work of art," was developed by Richard Wagner to describe what he was trying to do with his opera - that is, to blend all of the arts together into a single, unified whole. The paper comments that artists belonging to the Wiener Werkstatte, inspired by the concept of the Gesamtkunstwerk, took this concept as their ultimate artistic goal. While in the end, due largely to funding problems, the Wiener Werkstatte failed, it nonetheless left an indelible mark on the artistic accomplishments of the Weimar era in Central Europe. Following on, the paper discusses the accomplishments, and shortcomings, of the artists and craftsmen of the Wiener Werkstatte to determine to what extent they were associated with this movement in order to attain the heights of the Gesamtkunstwerk.
Outline:
The Beginnings of the Wiener Werkstatte
Aesthetic Tendencies within the Werkstatte
Major Architectural Achievements of the Wiener Werkstatte
Purkersdorf Sanatorium
Palais Stoclet
Villa Ast
Villa Skywa-Primavesi
Sonja Knips House
Fashion and Product Design
Politics and Aesthetics: The Wiener Werkstatte in the Weimar Republic
Decline and fall of the Wiener Werkstatte
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"Founded by Josef Hoffman, Koloman Moser and Fritz Warndorfer, the concept of the Wiener Werkstatte is said to have originated in coffeehouse discussions amongst the three protagonists. As early as 1899, a groundwork or blueprint had been laid. The foundation of the Wiener Werkstatte called for a unity between art and craftsmanship, suggesting a series of workshops in which artists and craftsmen alike can work as well as learn from each other; thus the original idea of the Wiener Werkstatte was artistic as well as pedagogical."
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Johnny Cash, 2008.
This paper presents a description of Johnny Cash as an American music icon.
1,560 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper describes the life of John R. Cash, the son of humble sharecroppers from Dyess, Arkansas (Cash), who eventually became known as Johnny Cash, The Man in Black. The metamorphosis of Cash from the son of humble sharecroppers to "The Man in Black" and the twists and turns along the way, are the focus of this research. Ultimately, the paper reveals that Cash's story is as much a story of the pleasures and pitfalls of celebrity as it is a tale of the human experience, of sin and redemption, and the endless quest of the human soul to attain purity.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
A Great Man from Humble Beginnings
JR Cash Becomes "The Man in Black"
The Man Comes Around
Conclusion
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"According to Carl Perkins, an early band mate of Cash's, lifelong friend and a star in his own right, is probably the single most important catalyst to the occurrence that would transform JR Cash, struggling musician into Johnny Cash, rising star. As Perkins' account of the story goes, JR was rehearsing some pieces of a song he was working on with Perkins' help, but it seemed to be missing something. In the course of the work session, Perkins spoke casually to Cash about the temptations of being a musician on the road, and warned Cash about the loose women who would try to lure him into adultery."
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