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Paul Hindemith and his Symphony, 2004.
Analysis and history of Hindemith's "Symphonic Metamorphosis".
2,023 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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This paper examines the man behind the musical work, "Symphonic Metamorphosis". The life of Paul Hindemith is discussed, and the manner in which the music piece was compiled is analyzed. It concludes that "Symphonic Metamorphosis" is an example of the work that has made Hindemith one of the most masterful artisans in musical history.
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"Paul Hindemith was born in Hanau, Germany on November 16, 1895. His father, Robert Rudolf, played the zither and was enthusiastic about music. Robert ran away from home at a young age because his father would not let him become a musician and as a result, he decided his own children should have the career he was not permitted to have. He subjected Paul, his brother, Rudolf, and his sister, Toni, to a strict routine of practice and training."
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The Finale of Beethoven?s Choral Symphony, 2006.
A look at how Beethoven's Choral Symphony helped shape the genre of the classical symphony.
910 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper examines the great impact that Beethoven's Choral Symphony had on the genre of the classical symphony. The paper explains how, despite of all the criticisms of the Choral Symphony that continue to this day, in writing it Beethoven helped the genre of classical symphony evolve, translating it from the Classical to the Romantic.
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"In addition, recent studies on the sketches have been difficult, as some sketches were lost, sold, or found to be out of their original order (Levy 19). It is evident from what has been found and deciphered that Beethoven's original intention was to write two separate symphonies, and the Ninth is what resulted from his simultaneous work on both. Evidently, he intended his two symphonies to consist of a London symphony, which would be instrumental; and a German symphony, setting Schiller's "An die Freude" to a different tune than the one he finally used in the Ninth (Cook 13-14)."
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Joseph Brahms' "Symphony No.1", 2008.
This paper reviews Joseph Brahms' "Symphony No.1" as specifically performed by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra under Conductor Rafael Frunbeck de Burgos, March 22, 2007.
1,185 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper explains that on the same program as the Brahms "Symphony No.1" were two other works by Spanish composers, Issac Albeniz and Joaquin Turina, which presented a deliberate counterpoint between Spanish and German music that reflects the guest conductor's dual heritage. The author points out that Johannes Brahms' (1833-1897) "Symphony No.1" reflects to an extraordinary degree the composer's personal relationship with the legacy of earlier giants such as Beethoven and Schubert. The paper relates that the "Symphony No.1" is comprised of four movements, which reflects Brahms' allegiance to classical forms; however, the intense unity of the overall work seems to be more of an expression of Brahms' personal technique. The author underscores that scholars argue that the dynamic optimism that is so characteristic of Beethoven's symphonies is revisited by Brahms in a far more melancholic, late nineteenth century manner
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"The significance of the Spanish works to the Brahms' symphony, which was highlighted in the course of the intermission, was an interview-like session conducted in the lobby with two members of the TSO who talked about the program and about Frunbeck de Burgos' conducting of the works. These two TSO members - a violinist and a flautist (I believe) - noted that the Spanish pieces were carefully chosen as a counterpoint to the Brahms. Frunbeck de Burgos' work with the TSO in rehearsal, they noted, was very different with both of these pieces; one noting jokingly that de Burgos stood straighter and was more serious with Brahms than with the passionate Spanish works."
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20th Century American Symphony, 2005.
A study of modern American symphony.
1,015 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This is a short essay detailing modern American symphony from Howard Hanson to John Williams. It starts off by stating that the symphony originated from instrumental music and how that gradually led to a symphony orchestra.
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"In his first symphony, Piston incorporates much of what he had learned in his life. He has hints of different styles, which is a good example of how broad his studies were. In the finale, there is an energetic rhythm that blends both tradition as well as American optimism. As for all of his symphonies, they end in a grand finale."
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Beethoven's 9th Symphony, 2002.
Analysis of Ludwig von Beethoven's Ninth Symphony in D Minor.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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This six-page undergraduate paper offers a detailed analysis of Ludwig von Beethoven's Ninth Symphony in D Minor. An introduction and historical background to the work are included, and the symphony is placed within a broad cultural, philosophical, and historical framework. The paper concludes with a technical analysis, and some personal thoughts regarding the work. .
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"Ninth Symphony", 2002.
A review of Beethoven's musical composition, the "Ninth Symphony".
1,372 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper reviews Beethoven's classical musical piece the "Ninth Symphony". The writer includes a review of places and events this music has been played, included at the Berlin Wall and in Kubrik's "A Clockwork Orange". The paper attempts to describe the musical piece in words and explain its meaning and background, from both a technical and an entertaining viewpoint. The writer believes that Beethoven's Ninth is possibly the best piece of music ever written.
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"Today, we can only be grateful that Beethoven?s music was spared the kind of criticism practised in the 21st century, ?It would have been easy enough to detect revolutionary tendencies in the choral movement of the Ninth Symphony, or irreverence in the scherzos, just as Soviet critics have discovered traces of ?bourgeois decadence? in the music of Rachmaninov.? (Grove, Beethoven and His Nine Symphonies) Musical censorship in Beethoven?s era seems liberal in comparison to today?s standards?or perhaps it is only that criticism was not so advanced in his time."
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Toronto Symphony Orchestra, 2002.
A review of a performancy by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 71.95
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This is a review of a classical concert performance and a critique of the programming of this concert by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (February 16, 2002). This review indicates how the performance was characterized more by its diversity than by its stylistic or thematic unity. This review focuses on this aspect of the performance, and argues that while it is not essential to the success of a concert, the audience's understanding of the reasons behind the programming of a concert can contribute greatly to its success.
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Utah Symphony and the Utah Opera, 2006.
A case study of the merger of the Utah Symphony and the Utah Opera.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses issues regarding merging separate arts institutions as described in a Harvard Business Case. The paper covers various related topics including the role of communications and the decision-models employed. The paper further addresses the likely stress points in the post merger environment management as well as the question of how the dissimilar business models and artistic product of the two institutions mesh or not mesh.
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"Superficially at least the Utah Symphony and the Utah Opera have much in common. Both are performing arts non-profit institutions; both specialize in presenting forms of classical music and both operate in a part of the country far from the mainstream centers of such "high-brow" cultural activities. Peel back a layer or two, however, and it becomes immediately apparent that the two organizations have very different cultures. For starts, opera is as much a theatrical as it is a musical art form. Whereas a symphony gives a concert, an opera company stages a production in which instrumental music plays a major but by no means exclusive role. Indeed, opera is an electric, highly collaborative art form: scenery, costumes, makeup, stage movement, and acting are as instrumental to a production as singing and musical accompaniment. "
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Mozart's Symphony K-550, 1978.
This paper presents a detailed, technical analysis of all four movements of Mozart's Symphony K-550: Exposition, development, style, melody, form, phrasing. Extensive manuscript references.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 0 sources, $ 63.95
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"First Movement: The movement is in sonata-allegro form, and characterized generally by the regular phrasing of its cut-time meter (in 2- and 4-bar groups). The exposition, development, and recapitulation sections are roughly balanced on a ratio of 4-3-5, and the textural qualities of the three sections are basically homophonic-contrapuntal-homophonic (with considerable quasi-contrapuntal decoration of the harmony). Orchestrally, the strings provide the foundation for most of the writing, although the winds are particularly important for their use in the major transitional points of the form. The beginning of the development section (ms. 102-105) and the retransition (ms. 160-166) are ... "
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Character Sketch of Paul in Willa Cather's "Paul's Case", 2000.
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This paper presents an analysis of Paul's character in Willa Cather's "Paul's Case" by focusing on three of his attributes: 1) his tendency to be very self-oriented and separated from the others around him 2) his over-concern for all things that glitter and 3) his damaged psyche.
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"In Willa Cather?s story ?Paul?s Case?, the character Paul embodied the Calvinist household in which he was raised in. Paul is a very self-oriented and introverted boy whose every action is designed and calculated to prevent others from seeing the real him. Paul is also a person who is overly concerned with money, wealth, and glamour; all which he believes will take him to the top and get him off Cordelia Street, which he despises with a passion. Paul is also under all of his mental armor, is scared, scarred and mentally damaged by his father and by his teachers so much that he can no longer go on living."
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Beethoven and his Symphonies, 2007.
This paper provides a discussion of Ludwig Van Beethoven's life and his famous nine symphonies.
1,734 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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The paper reveals that many consider Beethoven to be the greatest composer in the Western music tradition. The paper discusses Beethoven's earlier and later years and describes his famous nine symphonies.
Outline:
Early Life
First Works
Leaves for Vienna
Struggles with Deafness
Last Days
Symphony No. 1
Symphony No. 2
Symphony No. 3
Symphony No. 4
Symphony No. 5
Symphony No. 6
Symphony No. 7
Symphony No. 8
Symphony No. 9
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"Beethoven (1770-1827) is considered by many as the greatest composer in the Western music tradition. His stature among music composers is such that his name is familiar even to people who do not listen to classical music, while he is also held in the highest esteem by the most discerning connoisseurs of Western classical music. The wide range of his music composition encompasses a variety of genres, including symphonies, concertos, sonatas, string quartets, chamber music and opera, forming a bridge between the classical and romantic eras of musical history."
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Messages from James and Paul, 2006.
This paper examines the different messages from James and Paul and Paul's ideas of resurrection.
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The paper discusses how the relatively short chapter of James, when compared to the longer writings of Paul to the Romans, appears to illustrate many dividing messages from the early church. The more prolific author, Paul, conveys a much more political agenda, speaking decisively regarding Jews, Gentiles and the Law, while James instead focuses on the importance of actions in faith, writing for "all God's people scattered over the whole world." The paper explains that as these two authors are writing for different audiences, they write with particular purposes. The paper discusses how the letter of James looks closely at specific practices of the Christian beliefs, illustrating how faith is meant to properly be put into action.
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Tchaikovsky's Symphonies Five and Six, 2008.
This paper analyzes and compares the fifth and sixth symphonies composed by the Russian romantic composer, Peter Il'yich Tchaikovsky.
2,350 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper explains that Tchaikovsky's "Symphony Five" and "Symphony Six" ("Pathetique Symphony") are mature compositions, showing the full flowering of the composer's romanticism and his musical ability. The author presents, for both symphonies, the background, organization, stylistic developments, orchestration and themes and progressions of each movement. The paper relates that the plan for the most of Tchaikovsky's symphonies begins with a pessimistic first movement, a second that is sad and peaceful, a third with an allegro movement in dance form and a fourth that is vigorous. The author points out that the "Sixth Symphony" does not follow this pattern in that the last movement is slow and mournful, giving rise to the idea of it being prophetic because of the death of the composer soon after it was premiered.
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"Garden states that the Fifth Symphony is more operatic even than the Fourth Symphony, using highly colored orchestration and a vivid presentation of ideas as did the Fourth, but also using operatic crescendos and more frequent alterations in tempo. This is particularly true in the slow movement, which makes use at the outset of the operatic aria in the Andante cantabile, con alcuna licenza, and with the licenza marked in the score. Garden also cites the way Tchaikovsky seeks contrasts with contrasting blocks of similar instruments."
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Pope John Paul II, 2005.
This paper reviews and examines the life of Pope John Paul II, as portrayed in Tad Szulc's "Pope John Paul II, The Biography."
2,045 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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This paper explores the life and many achievements of the head of the Catholic church, Pope John Paul II. Author Tad Szulc argues in his book "Pope John Paul II, The Biography" that despite a seemingly difficult life and an even more unlikely rise to power, Pope John Paul II played a large role in the collapse of European communism. This paper also details many interesting revelations and historical facts of Pope John Paul II's life.
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"Pope John Paul II has never deviated form the rigid principle he set forth with the start of his papacy. He will not stand for any public dissent within the church on matters of Catholic morality, ethics, faith and interpretation. He subsequently banned all controversial theological debates, citing the old Roman adage, causa finita est, meaning, when Rome speaks the matter is closed. Although his appointment seemed a harsh reality, John Paul none the less took up an almost opposite stance when it came to the poor and oppressed, becoming a powerful advocate for third world nations."
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Paul and Trevor, 2002.
A comparison of the characters Paul (from the short story "Paul's Case" by Willa Cather) and Trevor ("The Destructors"by Graham Greene).
1,081 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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The paper looks at two short stories - "Paul's Case" by Willa Cather and "The Destructors" by Graham Greene - and examines the contrasts and similarities between two of the main characters, Trevor and Paul.
The paper shows how both characters are rebels, although the way they rebel differs. It discusses how Trevor's is a physical rebellion, brought on by peer pressure and a need to destroy. Paul, on the other hand, rebels from the inside by way of outlandish clothes and mannerisms - as if to separate himself from the constricted society he finds himself in.
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"Another difference is that Paul lives in fantasies, but Trevor does not. Paul sees the people of Cordelia street as unworthy of what he imagines himself to be and behaves sarcastically towards them, especially his teachers. He wears unbecoming clothes and loses attention to show that he does not belong there. But his rebellion exacts a much higher price in his mind, because he has no power to alter society without forfeiting something of magnitude ? his liberty or his life. Trevor?s ambition is only for the day and does not involve his entire existence."
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