L’Inverno - Concerto in F Minor from The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi
Please post your reaction to this movement of The Four Seasons that portrays winter. Think about the following questions when formulating your response:
- How does Vivaldi portray the winter season with music?
- What instruments do you hear?
- What musical devices does Vivaldi employ to create the winter mood?
- How is this piece different from the Gagliarda?
- What images come to mind when you listen to the piece?
Your critiques are due by 5:00pm on Friday, March 23rd 2007.
March 19th, 2007
Gagliarda by Anonymous
Please post your reaction to this piece which was written in the late 1500’s. The Gagliarda is a dance of the 16th Century that was popular for almost 100 years. It is taken from The Sylvan and Oceanic Delights of Posilipo which is a place in Italy.
Your critiques are due by Sunday, March 11th 2007.
March 8th, 2007
This weeks listening example is:
4′33″ by John Cage
Unlike other critiques, this one might address other topics such as the definition of music, aesthetics, and contemporary art.
Your critiques are due by Wednesday, February 14, 2007.
February 11th, 2007
What did you think of the clips of Amadeus?
February 1st, 2007
This week’s listening example is:
Variations on “Ah vous dirais-je, Maman” (”Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”), K.265/300e
Here is a link to the website containing a recording of the song. Please post your response by Friday, February 2nd at 5pm.
January 30th, 2007
Suite for Solo Cello No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prélude
To hear a recording of the piece, click HERE. You’ll need to find the title of the piece and click on Free Play.
Please post your ciritques here.
January 23rd, 2007
Welcome to my 8th Grade General Music Students! You’re in the right place.
On this page we will be writing reactions to various pieces of music that I will play for you throughout the course. These reactions are called critiques. Your critiques should contain both objective and subjective comments about thee music, always trying to use your musical vocabulary to describe what you hear. Critiques aren’t necessarily negative or positive - they should reflect your musical perceptions as well as your opinions. If you love a particular piece, explain why - if you think it’s terrible, explain why.
On the right there are six separate pages - one for each composer whose music you will hear. Be sure to write your comments on the correct page. These critiques are part of the course requirements. Each entry is worth 5 points toward your final grade. Feel free to comment on each other’s comments if you’d like.
Happy Critiquing! Happy Blogging!
Click HERE to download the Critique Chart.
December 23rd, 2006
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