This week I decided to write about on the songs I enjoyed at the Kimmel Center on Friday, November 2, 2012. This was in the concert that I chose for my concert report and this was the opening song for the night. Samuel Barber uses a variety of instruments, which help to illuminate his music. After listening to Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring" in class, I remember the intro of Barber's "Medea's Dance..". Both composers use dissonant chords, however Barber makes less use of dissonance than Stravinsky. This song started off a bit fast so when the rest of the song slowed down I was shocked. This song is really peaceful at times, but then has an eerie sense, which I think woke up some of the old people who were sleeping(shame on them). I really hope you enjoy this song and really listen to the song because it is simple but amazing.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Samuel Barber "Medea's Dance of Vengeance, Op. 23a"
This week I decided to write about on the songs I enjoyed at the Kimmel Center on Friday, November 2, 2012. This was in the concert that I chose for my concert report and this was the opening song for the night. Samuel Barber uses a variety of instruments, which help to illuminate his music. After listening to Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring" in class, I remember the intro of Barber's "Medea's Dance..". Both composers use dissonant chords, however Barber makes less use of dissonance than Stravinsky. This song started off a bit fast so when the rest of the song slowed down I was shocked. This song is really peaceful at times, but then has an eerie sense, which I think woke up some of the old people who were sleeping(shame on them). I really hope you enjoy this song and really listen to the song because it is simple but amazing.
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I'm really glad you enjoyed my song "Best Song Ever". It is quite funny :) you always put up the best videos! I loved this one just like all of your others.
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