MUS 1751 Lecture : Notes
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A for the first, b for the second, etc. Ode to joy theme: a b c b. Ch 12: toward late baroque instrumental music: the baroque orchestra, renaissance insturments disappeared, violin family dominates sound, harpsichord for basso continuo, gradually added, pairs of woodwinds, occasionally trumpets and timpani, sometimes french horn. Thunder is shown by tremolo; trill represents birds. Cadenza improvisation part in the concerto where soloist shows off skill. Called water music because it is where the music took place (thames river) Called a trio because only three people played it. The recitative is accompanied by the basso continuo: messiah (1741, subject: life of christ, divided into three parts. Mozart first heard it in 1778: bassoon, orchestra included pairs of each instrument, brasses: only french horns or trumpets, percussion only included on special occasions. London tours: two trips: 1791-1792, 1794-1795, financially lucrative, composed the london symphonies, audience typically between 800 and 900, large orchestra: 50-60 players, honorary degree from oxford.
