Farrah Pukin
Chorus Essay
Marking Period 3
4/4/14
Henry Purcell was a common composer in the 17th century. He was born on September 10th, 1659 in St. Ann’s Lane old Pye Street; Westminster. This area was known as Devil’s acre which was considered one of the worst areas in London; it is central London lying right on the river Thames’ north bank. Purcell had two other brothers: Edward and Daniel Purcell. Daniel Purcell was the youngest brother and he was also known as the famous composer who wrote the music for the majority of the final act of The Indian Queen after his brother’s (Henry) death.
Purcell was a composer in the Baroque period; in the nineteenth century, The Baroque period was used to describe the Western European art music. This was an era that had lasted for decades and it varied with musical artists from all around the European countries such as England, France, Spain, etc. Many famous musicians that we know of today have originated from those areas. Purcell was one of those geniuses who had a talent, which was bound to be explored. This happened between the years 1600 to 1750. There were many famous composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach and Handel; Johann Bach was a German composer and musician who was also in the Baroque Period. He created new musical styles and harmonic organization. Bach composed many sonatinas and other famous pieces. George Frideric Handel was also a German-born Baroque composer who was very famous for his operas, and organ concertos. Handel was also buried in Westminster Abbey just like Henry Purcell. There were many vocal, musical, and instrumental composers of the time. Henry Purcell was a well-known English composer who was born in the year of 1659 and died in 1695. Purcell incorporat...
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... Purcell included some of his personal feelings into his work at many moments. Henry Purcell was always known for good works and never really had any people who disliked him. Purcell strived to make the theatre field more wide-scaled in London, but not many people abided to his views on the arts. As time passed on, Purcell made large advances on the public with his new works of music and since he was composing pieces for the royal family in London, he got more favoritism.
In conclusion, Henry Purcell was a man full of music who passed away at an early age. He got discovered by composing for the royal and noble because his father was so well-known at the chapel. Henry Purcell was a composer in the 17th century and was a Baroque composer. He did not just write for plays and for theatre, but he also composed the piece at Queen Mary II’s funeral and his own funeral.
Johann Sebastian Bach was one of the most famous German composers of his time. All of his work was mostly during the baroque era. The baroque period was from 1600 to 1750 and it is known to be one of the most diverse musical periods as opposed to the other classical music eras. It was in this era that “included composer like Bach, Vivaldi and Handel, who pioneered new styles like the concerto and the sonata.”(Classic FM) Johann Sebastian was born in the midst of the Baroque era as he was born on March 31, 1685 in Thuringia, Germany. Johann came from a family of musicians, which is how he himself became one as well. It was his father who showed him how to play his first instrument, which was the violin. His father was also a well-known musician in his town as he “worked as the town musician in Eisenach.”(Johann Sebastian Bach) It is known that Johann Sebastian went to a school that taught him
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appreciation. Because of these composers and musicians, music was enjoyed by the public and revered by the church. Because of their creativity and their willingness to take musical risks, these composers were the fathers of the Renaissance, the rebirth, the life of the vigorous and intellectual activity, the beginning of music.
Is it more important to explore or pay for the exploring? Henry’s appreciation for navigating and exploring began at a young age. As he grew older he fulfilled many of his goals in life. He helped others and even made some very important discoveries. He didn’t go on these expeditions but that was just a little obstacle in his way of success. History and the Age of Exploration would be different without his expeditions and the drive he had to fulfill his goals. Henry the Navigator was a very important factor to European history and history within itself.
Many prominent musicians produced major works during the romantic period. Among these are Beethoven, Strause, and Bach. But the musician that I think had the most impact, was Franz Schubert. Franz Peter, born on 31 January 1797 was one of fourteen children born of Franz Theodore Schubert and Elisabeth Vietz, four of which survived. He grew up in an apartment that daily converted to a classroom in which his father taught several elementary school classes. He received a thorough basic education; his father being a good teacher, and son being a bright student. From his father Franz also learned to play the violin, and from his brother he learned the piano. The family, indeed, was a very musical one; family "String Quartet Parties" were well known in the part of Vienna in which they lived. But soon young Franz learned all that his family had to teach him. Later, any neighbors who could play any instruments were drawn in and the quartet became a little orchestra. At nine years old, this inquisitive little boy auditioned and was accepted for a position as a chorister in the Royal Court Chapel Choir (which would later become the 'Vienna Boys' Choir). The young chorister gained the attention of Antonio Saliere, who saw to the nurture the young boy's education. After leaving the choir, he continued as a student at the school for one unhappy year. Schubert returned to live at home where it was decided that he would help his father teach. This did not last long. A disastrous episode with an unruly pupil was the last straw and Schubert at age nineteen left teaching and his home to pursue what he loved, composing. He moved in to the...
the first of his six marriages. Henry was a good looking man and was an
Gene testing is the practice of testing individuals who show no symptoms to determine whether they carry genes that could cause them or their children to develop certain genetic diseases later in life. Gene screening is a very controversial topic because of the risks that come with it. Would you want to know if you’ll develop a life threatening disease later in life? Many individuals would want to know this, but some would not. Personally, I think gene testing is ethical under certain conditions.
Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig van Beethoven both flourished in their compositions of classical music; however, their genre of music differed considerably. Bach was a German composer during the Baroque time era of western music which is estimated to have taken place during 1600 to 1750. It was during this time that he composed prolific church organ music which included such works as the Mass in B Minor, much scared choral music, and the St. Matthew Passion, as well as composing over a thousand works in nearly every musical genre except opera. On the other hand, Beethoven was a German composer whom began to emerge during the classical era of western music twenty years after Bach. This era took place throughout the years1750 and 1830. The large quantity of arrangements, over two hundred works in numerous musical genres composed by Beethoven was significantly influenced by his predecessors, onset of deafness, and his highly personal expression of intellectual depth. Such works include the first an...
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German-English composer, George Frederick Handel, is one of the greatest composers of the Baroque period if not of all time. His work, Messiah, is one of the most famous and beloved works of music in the world. During his career in music, Handel composed Italian cantatas, oratorios (like Messiah), Latin Church Music, and several operas. Handel moved around from country to country writing, composing, and producing music for royalty such as Queen Anne and George of Hanover. In his life, Handel mastered several instruments including the violin and the harpsichord.
Genetic testing has been a very controversial topic. While some people believe that genetic testing is completely right in any situation, others believe that it is completely wrong in any situation. However, both sides prove valid points of why genetic testing is both right and wrong. Genetic testing can be very good when it is being used for helpful reasons. However, genetic testing can also be very bad when it is used for the wrong reasons. Genetic testing is okay to do as long as it is being done for the right reasons and following good moral guidelines.
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Joseph Haydn is known as one of the most profound composers of the classical period. His efforts towards the musical world are now legendary as are his pieces of which he specialised and strongly produced Symphonies and String Quartets. He also took part making history creating sonatas and piano trios.