MUSIC 1A03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 27: Aria, Messiah Part I, Ritornello
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Unlike other solos where a voice type portrays a particular character. Important cultural figure: jonathan swift, author of gulliver"s travels and dean of. Messiah: b/w dec 1741 and apr 1742 in dublin, handel offered two sets of subscription concerts (6 concerts in ea. set), featuring oratorios and organ. William lamb and joseph ward (altos), james bailey (tenor), and john. Nov. 17, 2014: recitative is a form of musical recitation, recitativo secco ( dry recitative) Standard form of recitative: the voice is accompanied by a bass lone and chords played on a keyboard instrument and cello (basso continuo) In opera, recitative dialogues move the plot forward and prepare for arias. In messiah, the sections of recitativo secco are v. short: recitativo accompagnato (accompanied recitative) Used in moments of emotional intensity or conflicting sentiments. Rarer than recitativo secco in opera, but frequently used in. Orchestral accompaniment used to depict presence of angels: comfort ye, my ppl (tenor)
