Schumann composing years
What songs did he compose in 1841
Symphonies
Bonus: he wrote 2
Exoticism vs. Nationalism
Exoticism: Fascination with the unknown
Nationalism: Organicism
Who was Archbishop Coloredo?
He was an Elector, political, and spiritual leader in Salzburg. He viewed music as non crucial and Mozart as a slave. Mozart called him the "Archbooby" and got kicked out.
Concerto
A friendly competition between orchestra and soloist in three movements.
Fast- Slow- Fast
Allegro- Adagio- Allegro
What is Singspiel?
German opera that has some spoken dialogue
Chamber music year(s)?
1842-1843
What is the monumental and miniature?
Monumental: Orchestra
Miniature: Art songs
Who was prince Lobkowitz?
The Eroica was first performed in his palace. He was one of the people that joined together to provide Beethoven lifetime annuity to stay in Vienna, this arrangement was astonishing.
(I'm going to pay you to not move away from Vienna p much)
Ritornello
Orchestra playing the theme
Episode- solo
What are the three most basic types of art songs?
Strophic, Modified strophic, Through-Composed
In 1850 a cello concerto was written in what key?
A minor
What kind of extreme emotions were portrayed?
(name 2)
Meloncholy
Caprecian (sudden illogical change)
Macab
Love
Death
Nature
Who was Gottfriend Von Sweiten?
Imperial court librarian in Vienna and a busy musical and literary amateur. He wrote the german texts for Haydn
Double exposition sonata
Exposition 1- Orchestra
1st theme, transition, 2nd theme, closing, NO modulation
Exposition 2- Soloist
Modulates
Development
Recapitulation
NO double recapitulation
Cadenza
Coda
What does Wanderlust mean?
Strong desire for travel
What year was the year of the song?
1840
He wrote 130 songs in this year
What changes were made to the instrumentation of the orchestra?
(name 3)
More brass and percussion
Gongs, chimes, triangles, timpani
Bigger string sections
Maybe piano and harp
4 trumpets instead of 2
4 horns
Contra bassoons
Tubas
The orchestra can now go higher and lower than before
More strings means a violin can play softer
Brass get valves
Metal Flutes
Who was Da Ponte?
ABA
Theme
Different theme
First theme returns
Who did Clara Schumann lean on when Robert Schumann was committed?
Brahms
When was the A minor piano concerto written?
1845
grew from an earlier shrter work
What is the difference between Strophic, Modified Strophic, and Through composed?
Strophic: Music stays the same, verse is changed
EX. Christmas carols, Hymns
Modified strophic: Most songs, refrains and repeats with differnces in them
EX. Hymns with spice, Pop songs with a different final chorus,
Through composed: Doesn't go back to anyting, keeps going
EX: Bohemian Rhapsody, once a section is left they don't return
Who was Emperor Joseph II?
He was the Ruler of the Holy Roman Empire and Hapsburg. He hosted competitions. One of the famous ones was between Mozart and Clamenty.
Clamenty had lots of big motion while Mozart was calm and focused.
Cantata
Cantata means to sing
Evolved with JS Bach
It consists of soloist, chorus, and orchestra
Often called a serman in music
Recitatives
Almost like a miniature oratorio
What was the musical cipher that got put into some of Robert Schumanns works?
A Eb C B