J.S. Bach is quite possibly the most respected composer of any time period. His compositions continue to be performed today because of their untimely beauty as well as the incredible technical ability one gains from playing such works. They not only challenge the performer technically but conceal a wealth of musical complexity which appeals to any musician regardless of their ability because it can be appreciated by individuals on various levels of musical understanding. The Partita no. 2 in d minor
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Bach ’s Unaccompanied Suites for Cello are among the composer ’s most celebrated and important works. What are the reasons for the Suites ’ enduring popularity? Bach’s Unaccompanied Suites for Cello have had enormous success over the years. Between 1717-1723 Johann Sebastian Bach composed all six Cello Suites within six years. There is no saying in which chronological order they were composed‚ although one may say that the suites change and evolve technically and become more difficult. During
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Handel – And the Glory of the Lord And the Glory of the Lord was composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel. It is the fourth movement from his ‘Messiah’ works and is an Oratorio in the late Baroque period. It has a Metre of 3/4‚ meaning there are four crotchet beats per bar; its tempo is Allegro (Fast) until the end four bars‚ where is changes to Adagio (Slow/Calm). The piece is in the key of A Major (F#‚ C# & G#) but frequently modulates. At bar 21‚ the key modulates to E Major (F#‚ C#‚ G#
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The Biography of Johann Sebastian Bach Many people today look back to the writings and works of Johann Sebastian Bach‚ “Bach‚” to learn and admire the indelible marks and influence that he was to the world of music as a composer‚ organist‚ harpsichordist‚ violist‚ and violinist of the Baroque Period. Bach was born in 1685 in Eisenach‚ a town in Thuringia‚ Germany; he was raised and spent most of his life there. Because a scarcity of finances his career and himself were limited to where he could
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When Everything Else is Gone‚ There is Always Love In Ishmael Bach’s autobiography‚ a long Way Gone‚ he portrays himself as a young witness of the civil war in his home country Sierra Leone. Beach starts his personal journey at age twelve in his small village where he grew up and ends four years later when he escapes to Guinea. At the beginning of the story Beah is a bright‚ cheerful‚ and untroubled‚ but as the book continues Young Beah takes much pleasure in learning the lyrics to American rap
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Analysis: Bach Suite No. 3 in D major The instruments used in the piece are: * Trumpet 1 * Trumpet 2 * Trumpet 3 * Timpani * Oboe 1 * Oboe 2 * Violin 1 * Violin 2 * Viola * Continuo – Harpsichord or Double Bass Why this piece is typically baroque This is piece is baroque as it includes many of the baroque characteristics: * Perfect Cadence!! – In the concept Pitch‚ the perfect cadence is very obvious at the end of the sections and phrases – change
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J.S. Bach Flute Sonata in B minor (BWV 1030): the development of the Baroque Flute‚ the flautists and the music Johann Sebastian Bach (J.S. Bach) is no doubt one of the greatest composers of all times. He composed many works for flute including works for solo flute‚ flute with harpsichord and/or continuo and‚ two flutes and harpsichord. However‚ there has been a controversy‚ over the flute works‚ whether they were composed solely by the composer‚ assisted by someone or under the guidance of J.S
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BWV 1056 Harpsichord Concerto V in F Minor For Violin‚ Viola‚ and Continuo composed by J. S. Bach (1738) Fictional History and Analysis by Jim Meyer MUS 343-01 Dr. Harbold 12/10/2012 The link for the score: http://erato.uvt.nl/files/imglnks/usimg/4/4b/IMSLP02260-Bach_-_BGA_-_BWV_1056.pdf The Link for a Baroque performance of the BWV 1056: http://elmhurst.naxosmusiclibrary.com.proxy.elmhurst.edu/streamw.asp?ver=2.0&s=10727%2Felmhurst08%2F242152 I’ve been in love with the BWV 1056
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Electronic waste ruins the lives of people in developing countries Electronic waste ruins the lives of people in developing countries Eunice Lam Whitworth University Abstract Technology advancement brings the problem of electronic waste. The number of obsolete electronic items rises every year. However‚ the reuse and recycling rate in the United States is low. Consequently‚ the wastes are shipped to developing world and it seriously ruins the lives of citizens in developing countries.
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Referring to Bach’s Brandenburg concerto no 2 in F major 1st movement allegro (up to end of page 6)‚ write a critical analysis of the score excerpt. You should refer to as many of the topics studied‚ as is possible‚ including the following: a) Examples of diatonic harmony b) Unison c) Disjunct and conjunct melody d) Ostinato e) Phrasing and articulation Candidate number: 2199931 Word count: 432 In the Brandenburg Concerto no 2 in F Major 1st movement allegro‚ there is use of diatonic harmony
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