George Frederic Handel (1685-1759) • German- English composer • Operas, Oratorios, and Concertos
May 20, 2015
George Frederic Handel(1685-1759)
• German-English composer
•Operas, Oratorios, and Concertos
“The Messiah”
• Written in 28 days• Overture: Opening to a large work of music
• “Hallelujah” Chorus- Easter piece
• “Comfort Ye”- what Male voice is this?
http://youtu.be/bnK8V3BZNeM http://youtu.be/C3TUWU_yg4s http://youtu.be/RmknWYFr6Xk
Johann Sebastian Bach(1685-1750)
•German composer
•Played piano, organ, harpsichord, violin and viola
Fugue in G minor•What instrument is this?
•Count the number of times the “Theme” is repeated
•What was another instrument Bach mainly wrote for?
http://youtu.be/PhRa3REdozw
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5
• Name the instruments you hear
• What is the Tempo of this piece?
• What two instruments have the melody?
http://youtu.be/vMSwVf_69Hc
Antonio Vivaldi
(1678-1741)
•Italian Composer
•Concertos • Over 40 operas
The Four Seasons-Spring
• What is Vivaldi trying to express in this piece of music?
• What is the Tempo of this piece?
• Tone painting• How is Vivaldi using “tone painting?”
http://youtu.be/ZNBeW_2kGEA