Symphonies etc.
Was written to celebrate the return of Hong Kong to China after 100 years of British rule (name all three elements)
What is Symphony 1997 Jubilation by Tan Dun?
“Dreams of Love” are set to poems of German poets Ludwig Uhland (1787-1862) and Ferdinand Freiligrath (1810-1876).
What is Liebestraum No. 3 by Liszt?
Written for SATB choir and chamber orchestra: violins, viola, basso continuo (cello), trumpet, and oboes. • composed for a church service in Leipzig in 1723.
What is Cantata No. 147 : Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Bach
By Act of Congress, this was was named the “National March” of the United States of America.
What is “Stars and Stripes Forever” by Sousa.
From St. Mark’s Cathedral In Venice we hear The brass from the balconies Play loud and clear...
What is Ricercar in the 12th Mode by A. Gabrieli
Nicknamed by English music publisher Johann Cramer because the first chords of the symphony reminded him of the Roman god. (Major work and composer)
What is Symphony No. 41 "Jupiter" by Mozart?
Also known as Bagatelle in A Minor
What is Fur Elise by Beethoven?
(“book” in Italian): contains all the words and stage directions for an opera
What is Libretto?
Composed 136 marches and was nicknamed “The March King.”
Who is Sousa?
a set of four violin concertos published in 1725. Each of the _______ has three movements and lasts about 10 minutes. These concertos are _______'s most famous work. (Major Work and Composer)
What is The Four Seasons by Vivaldi?
Tells the story of the passion and hopeless love for Harriet Smithson, an Irish actress who didn’t even know the composer existed, and his frustration and despair when he tried to get her attention. (name Major Work and Composer)
What is Symphonie Fantastique by Berlioz?
a song cycle for baritone voice and piano, with poems from Robert Louis Stevenson’s book, published in 1896. This is the first of nine songs in the cycle.
What is Songs of Travel: The Vagabond by Vaughan Williams
was _________ last opera. He began composing it in 1919, but died before he had written the ending. It was completed by Italian composer Franco Alfano and premiered in Milan in 1926.
What is Turandot by Puccini?
while stationed in Seoul with the Eighth U.S. Army Band. The melody of “Arirang” is the theme of this piece, composed for concert band in 1965.
What is “Variations on a Korean Folk Song,” by Chance?
Though this was written for string quartet with optional string bass, modern performances use larger string orchestras.
What is Eine kleine Nachtmusik Movement 1 by Mozart?
Based on a children’s fairy tale by E.T.A. Hoffman. (name Major work and Composer)
What is The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky?
performed along with “Fire-Flies” at the Women’s Musical Congress in Chicago in 1893.
What is Four Sketches: In Autumn by Beach?
composed after most of the music for the opera was complete. It is based on themes from the opera.
What is Ruslan and Lyudmila: Overture by Glinka
World War II this composer served in the Army Air Corps Band Unit. He composed this piece for the U.S. Army in 1943. It was recorded for the Office of War Information and used in American short wave radio broadcasts worldwide.
What is Commando March by Barber?
The title of the work is Serenade No. 13 for Strings in G Major. It is more commonly known as this
What is Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Movement 1 by Mozart?
The musical form, created by Haydn, blends the form that consists of an exposition, development, recapitulation, coda and a musical form in which the main theme alternates with contrasting themes or sections: A B A C A. ?
What is Sonata Rondo form?
Written for 2 pianos and chamber orchestra: 2 violins, viola, cello, string bass, flute, clarinet, xylophone, and glockenspiel. (name all 3 elements)
What is Carnival of the Animals: Finale by Saint-Saens
This piece was commissioned for $20,000 by the ruler of Egypt, Ismail the Magnificent. It premiered in Cairo, Egypt, on Christmas Eve, 1871. It is set in the ancient Egyptian cites of Memphis and Thebes, during the time of the Pharaohs and the building of the pyramids.
What is Aida: Triumphal March by Verdi
Visited Russia and became friends with composer Dmitri Shostakovich. Lived in an apartment below American clarinetist Benny Goodman. Loved to hear him play the clarinet and they became friends.
Who is Barber?
Piece written in C-Ionian mode or C Major
What is Ricercar in the 12th Mode by A. Gabrieli?