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THE MIDDLE AGES

Sample Title Page- slide 1. THE MIDDLE AGES. Also known as the MEDIEVAL PERIOD A.D. 450-1450. Don’t forget to insert the music file sample – it should play softly during presentation across all slide but last one…. Sample Page- slide 2. Historical Themes of the Renaissance Era.

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THE MIDDLE AGES

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  1. Sample Title Page- slide 1 THE MIDDLE AGES Also known as the MEDIEVAL PERIOD A.D. 450-1450 Don’t forget to insert the music file sample – it should play softly during presentation across all slide but last one…

  2. Sample Page- slide 2 Historical Themes of the Renaissance Era A rebirth of Classical learningThe rediscovery and reevaluation of writings of the ancient Greeks and Romans suggested a "rebirth". Nineteenth-century historians seized on the idea to create our present image of "The Renaissance". The gradual change from the feudal system to the modern stateStarting in northern Italy, the hierarchical state -- led by either the urban bourgeoisie or despotic nobles -- replaced the fluid and often chaotic feudal system of the Middle Ages. For this reason, some historians refer to the Renaissance as the Early Modern Era. A change in the views of the earth and the cosmosChristopher Columbus (1451?-1506) and Ferdinand Magellan (c.1480-1521) expanded Europe's view of the world. The astronomical studies of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543) -- later championed by Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) -- called into question the old earth-centered view of the universe.

  3. Sample Page- slide 3 Musical Context of the Baroque Era A) A Time of Experimentation Composers experimented with ways of creating impressive effects. B) Expanding Roles for Music Music, especially opera, was as an important source of entertainment to the growing merchant and landed classes. C) A Growing Awareness of National Styles Distinct styles of both vocal and instrumental music developed in Italy, France and Germany. D) The Full Equality of Instrumental Music New instrumental forms, such as the concerto and sonata developed. Instrument makers created new types of instruments Virtuoso players (such as Archangelo Corelli and Antonio Vivaldi) reflected these abilities in their own compositions. Instruments not only served as accompaniment, but often played equal roles with the voices.

  4. Sample Page- slide 4 Musical Style and Types of Music during the Classical Era The style of the Classical era is reflected in a number of musical elements: Simpler textures: Homophonic textures (usually melody and accompaniment) Contrapuntal texture was used sparingly, and for specific purposes. Simpler melodies: many composers found inspiration in folk melodies. The piano: The piano, with its ability to produce gradations of dynamics, became the most important solo instrument for Classical composers. Simple, rational forms: Simple two- and three-part forms became the essential building blocks of all Classical forms, especially the Sonata Allegro form.

  5. Sample Page- slide 5 Important Composers of the Romantic Era Giacomo Rossini – 1792-1868 Wrote many operas, concertos and other pieces Ludwig Von Beethoven – 1770-1827 Perhaps the most influential composer of all times Giuseppe Verdi- 1813-1901 The most important composer of Operas Felix Mendelssohn- 1809-1847 Revived J.S. Bach’s music (composer of the Baroque)

  6. Sample Page- slide 6 Featured Composer of the XX Century:George Gershwin American composer born in 1898; died in 1937. Gershwin’s parents moved to New York from Russia He took only a few lessons as a young man in piano and composition. His Rhapsody in Blue took the world by storm! He continued expanding his concert repertoire while gaining immense popularity with his works in both Broadway musicals and Hollywood film scores. George died in 1937 of a brain tumor.

  7. Sample Page- slide 7 Featured Composer of the XX Century:George Gershwin Accomplishments Incorporated everyday themes in his music Expanded broadway musical style Brought street jazz into the concert hall Major concert works Rhapsody in Blue for Piano and Orchestra Concerto in F for Piano and Orchestra Cuban Overture (Rhumba) for Orchestra Second Rhapsody for Piano and Orchestra An American in Paris

  8. Sample Page- slide 8 Featured Composer of the XX Century:George Gershwin Style and type of music he wrote: Concertos for piano and Orchestra Many Broadway musicals Symphonic orchestral music Overtures for Orchestra Songs

  9. Sample Page- slide 9 Featured Composer of the XX Century:George Gershwin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9nG2KyEp2A&feature=fvwrel Video should ne included here

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