Brahms
Who did he idolize?
My mans Robert Schumann
True or False
Tchaikovsky used a lot of big dynamics
True
He was known for constantly going up to ffff
Did he let the divas get away with whatever they wanted?
Yes he didn't like to stand up to them and figured it was easier for them to just sing what they wanted.
Style traits of: Rossini
Name 4 or 5
Catchy melodies, repeated ideas, Reused a lot of his own things in his different works, spare orchestration, clear phrases, cantabile, cabaletta, Bel Canto, memorable tunes.
Style traits for: Brahms
Name 5
Developing Variations, Melodies of great warmth, lyrical beauty, autumnal orchestration, Complex rhythmic genius, unique use of 2 against 3, sense of authority, power, balance between passion and control.
What did he do for a living?
Conducting, concertiing, piano, sold music, wrote over 200 art songs
Who was the Russian composer that made a lasting, international impression before him?
Trick question!
He was the first Russian composer to make a lasting, international impression and the most prominent Russian composer of the nineteenth century
What are the Cantabile and Cabaletta?
Cantabile- Singable. Lyrical Coloratura
Cabaletta- Faster and exciting. Virtuosic coloratura
Style traits for: Tchaikovsky
Name 4
Brilliant writer of melody, Orchestration genius, Melodies extended with dramatic crescendo and delayed climax, infused with dance, Developments are not architecturally crafted, drama, narrative, lots of dramatic dynamics
(these are all from Carolyn's study guide)
Style traits for: Berlioz
Name 3
Idee fixe, transformation of theme, organicism, prime example of a romantic, cantabile, cabaletta
What did he write?
Symphonies, songs, art songs, chamber music, requiem
What are some of the pieces he wrote?
The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, The 1812 Overture, Romeo & Juliet Prelude,
What is Bel canto?
It means beautiful singing, it was used only in order to contrast the Italian singing style.
Style traits for: Wagner
Name 4 even though he is bad person
Gesamtkunstwerk(total artwork), Leitmotiv, use of counterpoint, Endless melody, delayed climax, Massive orchestra, music drama, extenstive chromaticism, he wrote his own liberetto
Style traits for: Chopin
Name 5
Master of the character piece, beautiful elegant lyricism, Idiomatic writing for the piano, damper pedal to blur and connect, Rubato, Highly original harmonic invention, extensive chromatic exploration, often chordal/arpeggios in accompaniment, extensive counterpoint, demands great hand independence
Who was he influenced by?
Why was he depressed?
He was really worried about overspending and he was illegally homosexual.
What is the numbers aria?
Orchestral Intro
Scena (recitative)
Cantabile (Usually slow)
Tempo di Mezzo (Middle section)
Cabaletta (Usually fast)
Style traits for: Verdi
Name 2
Memorable melodies, he wrote for specific singers, Each opera has its own unique color, tragic plots, shied away from comedy
Verdi is to _ what Wagner is to _
Verdi is to Italy what Wagner is Germany
What are some of his style traits?
Name 3
True or False
Tchaikovsky wrote with Russian nationalistic and folk inspirations
True!
Not all of his works can be described as nationalistic but they will all have a distinct Russian flavor
Why did the orchestra support the singer no matter what?
Rossini was a pushover
Style traits for: Liszt
Name 2
Intense chromaticism, incredibly virtuosic, exploited piano potential,
What is the chant that united Italy?
V.E.R.D.I
They yelled this to help unify Italy