Questions to answer: You must try using the Simoncic (Romantic Traits and Romantic Principals as a reference and keywords when answering some or all of the questions. (UPLOADED)
11. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RODOzH4Q784&t=2s
Berlioz Symphony Fantastique: Story explained: The first true work exploring the vast spectrum of emotion through timbre (orchestral color) and musical dynamics ushering in the "Romantic Period of classical music.
Answer this: Berlioz's music is openly autobiographical. What did you gain from the narration and music examples that opened the new world of Romantic period classical music? Be thorough. "Caution, please refer to Simoncic notes on Romantic traits and Romantic Principals.
12. This new music maniac, Berlioz, challenges the audience and musicians with a vastly different and wild approach to music. No wonder so many hated the work and him for writing it. Critics and audiences loved the simplicity of Mozart and were just beginning to tolerate Beethoven's music. Ah, but what does an audience do except run and hide into their music comfort zone defaults. News media music critics blasted Berlioz, front pate cartoons portrayed him as a madman.
Answer this: From the brief statement above it is easy to see why even in pop culture, fans often do not like changes to new styles, at first, reject them, and even voice an opinion that "it is not music", especially if they are 'stuck" in a musical rut listening only to the same type over and over. What would be a solution to open the minds of the young and old to explore more than what is fed to them by carefully controlled media?
13. (10 Chopin's Fantasisie Impromptu) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gus4dnQuiGk
Chopin was the true master of piano composing. He discovered the sonorities of the piano that were new and innovative. This piano piece, (not a song as no one is singing), is in a larger ABA form. The first part of the "Large A" begins with left-hand ostinato. The first melody of part A begins at 0:12; followed by the second melody of part A beginning at 0:25.
Answer this: Describe the musical difference between the two melodies in the large A.
14. Chopin continued. Answer this: Which part do you hear at 4:10?
15. Chopin continued: Large part B begins at 1:13. Answer this: Compare the first 15 seconds of part B to part A. Think mode, tempo, and dynamics.
16. Chopin continued: Answer this: At time 5:12 which part do you hear? Justify your answer.
17. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofQ99m7cWNM
Watch, behind the scenes, approach to playing this Chopin Etude 1 Opus 25:
Write at least a 50-word review on the process of understanding the physical process of preparing a classical piece of music.
18. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLuBTloY9jM Watch the same Etude by Chopin as performed by Lang Lang. It's only a two and a half minute piece.
Answer this: Did the "behind the scenes" video allow you to have a better understanding and appreciation of the treatment and preparation of any classical work that you may not have known?
19. Lang lang performance continued: Which parts of this piece touched you the most and why?
20. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-YcqcbjL9Q&list=RDGMEM8h-ASY4B42jYeBhBnqb3-w&start_radio=1&rv=Gus4dnQuiGk A performance of music by Robert Schumann, a conservative/romantic music composer followed by music from Charlie Brown. The featured young pianist, I believe, represents the versatility of American classical musicians.
Answer this: Listen to both piano pieces write any personal comments about the music and the performer.
21.https://www.dropbox.com/s/8j5qoom8wlvfq5o/phrase%20form%20samples.m4a?dl=0 Melodic techniques: Begin the timestamp at 01:47 to 07:21 only: Then write a review of the melodic techniques in demonstration and what you may have learned.
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