classical

Beat showcases all things classical; get your fix of Beethoven, Bach and beyond with plenty of Pomp and even more Circumstance.

OF OPULENCE AND OPERAS
Of all the Black women singers whom I admire, the one who inspires me the most is the late Jessye Norman – who was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia during the era of racial segregation and went on to become a world-famous opera singer.
By naomi l 5 years ago in Beat
Best Speakers for Classical Music
Absolutely, a classical music enthusiast will just have ears for the noise of the highest quality, and as much since the classical music itself necessitates solid, clear speakers, there are a number of special speakers designed to deliver high output using a superior degree of clarity by their aura of noise adjustment. If you fall into this category of such eagerness to see music, then getting yourself one of the speakers will probably be reviewed within this guide may be the next best move. Creating classical music having an everyday home music system could be near impossible due to this extremely wide dynamic range of the genre of music. For this reason, you may require for sure the effective use of specially dedicated speakers designed for classical music efficient vibes. The greatest classical audio speakers are going to be portrayed here using their interesting demonstration of classical exceptionally sophisticated form.
By Richard S. Selzer5 years ago in Beat
Fredric Jameson on concert music
In the essay on Adorno, in Marxism and Form (1971) - Jameson makes a remarkable observation about representation, (a category much debated in recent years in the world of philosophy and literature) and the absence of it in Western concert music. He juxtaposes this to the earlier form of folk music which always seemed to represent an event, a happening, commemorate a ritual, etc. The sensibility which a composition elicits however, does not tell a story - this seems to be his principle hypothesis.
By Arsh K.S5 years ago in Beat
Goals and Resolutions - Being a Better Violinist
As long as I can remember I play the violin. I am not a professional, but I can say that I play very well as an amateur. Once in my life I did audition for a conservatory. I wanted to be a professional violinist. Not an orchestra player, but a soloist, standing in front of an orchestra. Playing the greatest works written for violin and orchestra.
By Agnes Laurens5 years ago in Beat
First Movement "Fear"
I dedicate this movement to the ones no longer present with us. We love you
By Ricardo Marquez5 years ago in Beat
The Aftermath of Beethoven's Symphonies - An Overview
With a grandiose conclusion of his symphonies, Ludwig van Beethoven established not only a definitive leading voice of nineteenth-century music, but ultimately tapered the now-heraldic symphony's imagery, form, and style to be his own, leaving later composers of the same century with aesthetic anxiety. Although a symphony of the sublime still remained an option, composers were vehement in producing original works and dared not venture into familiar compositional territory, contrasting from the Classical composer mindset of paying homage to older generations in mimicry. Because of this staunch individuality, the genre of symphony significantly transformed to include various aspects of music that do not necessarily fall into the category of the heroic and sublime, and composers such as Berlioz, Mahler, and Dvorak were key catalysts in this metamorphosis of the definition of symphony.
By Cameron Smith5 years ago in Beat
COVID-19 Has Changed Our World - Part 1
It is surprising how much our world has changed within this calendar year of 2020. Back in January, the world was operating in a normal manner. All restaurants were open for dine-in service (in addition to take out and/or drive thru). Similarly, movie theatres and bars were open for business. Shortly after January however, these services were shut down due to the coronavirus. Events such as concerts and important meetings were either being cancelled or postponed. In addition, schools were closed and people were laid off from their jobs. In today’s society, many people are working from home. Business meetings are now being held through means of virtual communication Those who are not able to work from home (with the exception of essential emergency services) have had to file for unemployment. The large number of people who have had to file for unemployment has led to a financial crisis. This financial crisis is in addition to the health crisis that the coronavirus has caused.
By Frank Sartain5 years ago in Beat
COVID-19 Has Changed Our World - Part 2
The second piece on the release (Foreign Area) titled “Beauty in the Unfamiliar” is a short and calm piano piece which is meant to convey the nature of everything being shut down by COVID-19. The piece begins in a very calm manner and then maintains a steady eighth note motion in the accompaniment line. On this steady rhythmic motion begins in the key of B Major, the chords in this piece travel in unexpected directions as a way of highlighting uncertainty and the unexpected. However, the piece returns to B Major occasionally to illustrate stability and confidence moving forward in this challenging time. Eventually the eighth note momentum ceases and the piece concludes with a B Major chord. This ending is meant to help the listener feel at ease. In general, this piece can help the listener relax whenever they are stressed or trying to go to sleep. (See links below.)
By Frank Sartain5 years ago in Beat
Classical Composer: Nikolai Andreyevevich Rimsky-Korsakov
Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade (listen here) Born: 18 March 1844 Died: 21 June 1908. This Russian composer was a member of the group of composers known as The Five. He was a master of orchestration. His best-known orchestral compositions—Capriccio Espagnol, the Russian Easter Festival Overture, and the symphonic suite Scheherazade— along with suites and excerpts from some of his 15 operas. Scheherazade is an example of his frequent use of fairy-tale and folk subjects.
By Gina Swan5 years ago in Beat
Great Art Made Impossible By Superficial Entertainments
Charlotte Moorman, naked, wrapped in plastic, performing a concert in 1966. People went to such Classical music concerts back then, and considered it fun and worthwhile. Now, not so much. We are over-saturated with flashy entertainment on our digital devices. (I really wanna be the guy holding the cello end-pin in my teeth! That looks like fun!!)
By Roscoe Forthright5 years ago in Beat
An Orchestra Experience
Imagine this, if you would. You are one of the many ticket-holders for tonight’s orchestra performance. Perhaps you have never been to such an event. You have seen numerous Rock, Hip-hop and/or Country/Western groups perform . . . Perhaps some even had pyrotechnics. You may have a dizzying collection of CDs and of course, all of your favorite stations are programmed into your media player. But just maybe, there is a chance that you have never seen a real orchestra perform live before. Sure, you have likely heard Grandmother’s old LPs of something called Classical Music, that doesn’t mean you actually listen to it. You would never have dreamed of actually paying to see anything but the most current artists . . . But someone, Maybe Granny, herself has given you a ticket to this very concert tonight and maybe you decided to go and see. Maybe you were forced to go, bored or just curious. But here you are.
By Amber M Martell6 years ago in Beat
Everything You Need to Know About Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was one of the most accomplished composer of all time. To reach his goal of becoming world-famous, he had to face many challenges as a young man. One of the many famous compositions that he composed were, 'Don Giovanni' and 'Turkish March.'
By justalilpeachy 6 years ago in Beat