Nocturne No.2 in Eb major Op. 92 Chopin ( How does this piece make you feel?)
The piece is very interesting and relaxing creating the feeling of coolness and detachment. The instruments are clear making the listener concentrate more with the feeling of calmness. Generally, the mood that the piece creates is a tender and reflective feeling.
2. Maple Leaf Rag Scott Joplin (Give your impression about this piece)
Maple Leaf Rag is a heartrending piece despite the fact it is very old. What makes the song even more outstanding is the fact that the piano is played by only one person. Also, the composer has done an incredible task establishing the tempo of the piece from the start of the song.
3. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from the Royal Opera. (What is this Scene?)
Theatre
4. The Fisk Jubilee Singers Perform the Spirituals and Save their University
(Give a brief comment about their history on this clip.)
Fisk Jubilee Singers was founded in 1866 in Fisk University, they performed as a means of addressing their financial challenges at the time.
5. Summertime by Gershwin (you may listen to any version of your choice)
( What is the song about? )
The song is a lullaby written for Clara so that she can sing to her child
6. Maria Callas-Ave Maria (compare to Celine Dieon – Ave Maria and compare Beyonce-Ave Maria.)
all the three versions of Ave Maria have incredible melodies. However, Beyonce’s version seems to be more modern with the lyrics translated unlike Celine dieon and Maria Callas versions.
7. John Philip Sousa Classics for Kids (Why is he so famous?)
John Philip Sousa, crowned “march king” is so famous for having composed numerous military marches songs with outstanding rhythms and instrumental effects.
8. Duke Ellington, “Take the A Train,” (What instruments are in the clip?)
instruments present in this song are saxophones, trumpets and trombones
9. Select any artist of your choice. (Who, What and Why?)
The artist of choice is Beyoncé, she invests a lot into producing good and quality music. Her melodies are always captivating and she tries to abide by the musical rules.
10. Select one piece (your choice) of music from a major orchestra and listen. (What do you like about the piece? Who is the composer of the selection? )
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