Discussion about music symphony.

Discussion about music symphony.

Choose one of the 2 major areas examined in this module (opera or symphony). First, provide a brief description/explanation of the genre (forms used, instrumentation, use of text, etc). Then reflect on the pieces utilized on the listening list (that fit your above selection). Then answer the following:

  • What was challenging for you when you studied that composition? (length of the work, language, etc)
  • What strategies did you develop to help yourself gain a better understanding of that challenge?
  • If you were to teach another student or friend about this type of composition, what advice would you give them before they begin studying it?

This submission should be 1 pages, double spaced, 12 point font.

Listening Examples

Opera

Duet “La ci darem la mano” (There you will give me your hand), from Don Giovanni. Mozart.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Don Giovanni – Là ci darem la mano (Links to an external site.)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Don Giovanni - Là ci darem la mano

Aria “La donna e mobile”from Rigoletto. Verdi.

Luciano Pavarotti – La Donna è Mobile (Links to an external site.)Luciano Pavarotti - La Donna è Mobile

Aria “La donna e mobile” and quartet, from Rigoletto. Verdi

Verdi’s Rigoletto, La donna e mobile & Quartetto (Links to an external site.)Verdi's Rigoletto, La donna e mobile & Quartetto

Symphony

Symphony No. 40 in G minor, Movement 1. Mozart

Mozart Symphony #40 in G Minor, K 550 – 1. Molto Allegro (Links to an external site.)Mozart Symphony #40 in G Minor, K 550 - 1. Molto Allegro

Symphony No. 40 in G minor, All movements. Mozart MOZART: Symphony No. 40 in G minor KV 550 / Reiner · Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Links to an external site.)MOZART: Symphony No. 40 in G minor KV 550 / Reiner · Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Movement 1. Beethoven BEETHOVEN – Symphony No. 5 – Leonard Bernstein (1) (Links to an external site.)BEETHOVEN - Symphony No. 5 - Leonard Bernstein (1)

Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Movement 1. Beethove Beethoven: Symphony no 5 – 1. Allegro con brio (Barenboim & Chicago SO 14/01/1996) (Links to an external site.)Beethoven: Symphony no 5 - 1. Allegro con brio (Barenboim & Chicago SO 14/01/1996)

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