Baroque Music: Composers, Instruments, and Styles
Baroque Music (1600-1750)
Baroque melody accompanied the 17th century and the first half of the 18th century until 1750 (Bach’s death). The art of this period is flashy and bright. In the republics and states, Protestant artists reflected the emerging power of the rich class, the *bourgeoisie*. It was a time of great contrasts: religious and political strife, social tension, and economic crisis. Europe had been divided into two camps: Catholics and Protestants.
Performing Arts in the Baroque Era
Performing
Read MoreElements of Music: Melody, Harmony, Rhythm
Melody
Melody: A sequence of pitches ordered with an aesthetic intentionality. A complete musical idea.
- Range: Distance between two notes.
- Sequence: Repetition of a melodic pattern at a pitch different from the original.
- Cadence: Pause or rest (similar to punctuation in written language).
Characteristics of Melody
- Profile: Rise and fall of the melody, resulting in a curve.
- Scope: Distance between the lowest note and the highest.
- Tessitura: Area in which it is played or sung with ease, without strain or
A History of Galician Theater: 19th Century to Today
The Early History of Contemporary Galician Theater
The early history of contemporary Galician theater usually begins in 1882 with the premiere of A Fonte do Xuramento (The Source of the Oath) by Francisca María de la Iglesia. Dramaturgy between centuries had four basic trends: social, costumbrista-humorística, historical theater, and lyrical theater. Rural environment theater was built on dialogue, peopled by characters, and Brazilian topics.
From 1916, through the work of the Irmandades da Fala
Read MoreAlban Berg and Anton Webern: Serialism Pioneers
Alban Berg
Alban Berg was a favorite pupil of Schoenberg. He is considered the most lyrical of the three (Schoenberg, Webern, and Berg), perhaps because of his friendship with Mahler. Mahler’s works, especially the 6th and 9th Symphonies, exerted a great influence on Berg, despite his music being strictly atonal. Even in his strictly twelve-tone second stage, Berg remained lyrical, ordering the series on a pitch with reminiscences, making his work more easily accepted by the general public than Schoenberg’
Read MoreRomanticism: Music, Composers, and Characteristics
Romanticism in Music
Romanticism in music tells a story through music, often following a set schedule. The romantic repertoire is present in almost all current media. Much of the music composed today has its roots in the 19th century.
Characteristics of Romanticism
The romantic artist stands out because they:
- Defend freedom and political expression.
- Emphasize the free expression of feelings over reason, contrasting with Classicism.
- Place the individual at the center, viewing the artist as a unique and
Baroque Period: Literature, Poetry, and Key Authors
Characteristics of the Baroque Period
The Baroque, the historical and cultural period immediately following the Renaissance, continued and concluded its artistic renewal but also represented a reaction to its aesthetic and ideological principles. The Baroque era was not just a historical phase but also a general movement in society. Renaissance optimism disappeared in the Baroque: ideals and art lost balance, serenity vanished, and anxiety was introduced into society.
Baroque literature adopted and
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