Joaquin Rodrigo.
Who is the nationalistic composer from Spain?
The one based on a city in Spain.
Which piece is Concierto de Aranjuez?
Aaron Copland did this when he was 20 years old.
When did he study composition in Paris?
He simply had to write a concerto.
Why did Rodrigo write Concierto de Aranjuez?
The guitar.
What is the featured instrument in Concierto de Aranjuez?
Aaron Copland.
Who is the nationalist composer from the United States?
The one that depicts the ocean.
Which piece is La Mer?
Copland's "Populist" period was after this period.
When was Copland's "Experimentalist" period?
He was asked to write the ballet music.
Why did Copland write Appalachian Spring?
The old pioneer days of Pennsylvania.
What is the setting of Copland's Appalachian Spring?
Martha Graham.
Who is the dance artist that helped create Appalachian Spring with Aaron Copland?
The one that does not tell a specific story but relates different episodes.
Which piece is Appalachian Spring?
This artistic style existed shortly before World War I.
When was Impressionism?
His experiences as a youth and different paintings inspired him.
Why did Debussy write La Mer?
Because he was blind and could naturally hear better.
What made Rodrigo think it was natural for him to compose music?
Claude Debussy.
Who is the Modernist composer from France?
The one that depicts a dual nature or representation.
Which piece is La Mer?
It was when the concept of "expression" was important.
When was the Modern Era?
She wanted to create an American themed work of art.
Why did Martha Graham create the ballet Appalachian Spring?
Due to World War I.
What caused Modern music styles to appear (after Romanticism and Impressionism)?
Joseph Turner and Katsushika Hokusai.
Who are two painters whose works influenced Debussy to write La Mer?
The one that depicts both nature and dance.
Which piece is Concierto de Aranjuez?
All his very long life.
When was Rodrigo composing and teaching?
Regino Sainz de la Maza asked him to do this.
Why did Rodrigo choose a guitar for Concierto de Aranjuez?
It was the result of Debussy using only motifs, nontraditional scales, and unique instrument sounds?
What was his indistinct or impressionistic musical style like the current Impressionist painters artwork.