Hobart Baroque 5x5x5x5 series
Concert 1: Monday 31 March 5.00-6.00pm
Hobart Town Hall Ballroom
D’Entrecasteaux Strings
Violin Rohana Brown Monica Naselow
Cello Martin Penicka
Harpsichord Andrew Bainbridge
Corelli’s Trio Sonata Opus 4 No.6 in E Major
Handel’s Trio Sonata Opus 5 No.4 in G Major
Telemann’s Trio Sonata TWV 42:a4 in A Minor
Handel’s Trio Sonata Opus 5 No.6 in F Major
Vivaldi’s Variations on La Follia Opus 1 No.12 RV 63.
This concert by the D’Entrecasteaux strings is the first in a series of five “5x5x5@5” concerts taking place in Hobart this Autumn as part of the Hobart Baroque Music Festival. The Hobart Baroque Music Festival is dedicated to the performance of music from late 17th and early 18th century Europe, and is now in its second year. This festival brings to Tasmanian audiences an extremely high quality set of performances, this D’Entrecasteaux strings performance being made up of highly experienced professional players of the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.
The performance provided audiences with a selection of trio sonatas played by two violins with cello and harpsichord basso continuo from the very best composers of the Baroque era, featuring Corelli, Handel, Telemann, and Vivaldi. The trio sonata was an extremely popular form of writing during the Baroque era, although now more marginal and succeeded in the classical era by its more modern counterpart the string quartet, the perfection in the writing for the trio sonatas is comparable to that
The second characteristic that both pieces share in common is the continuity of rhythm, whether it is at the forefront or showcased as the beat, and the repetition of the melody. The tutti is the melody of Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, and it is repeated several times throughout the piece and sometimes even when the soloist performs. The Trio Sonata is a short piece compared to the concerto, but the melody is repeated twice in the first movement. There can be variations to the melody during the piece but it keeps the same tone and mood.
One performance I attended this semester was the Lenoir-Rhyne University Jazz Ensemble’s concert on November 13. The ensemble's performance was exciting and entertaining and I thoroughly enjoyed all ten song selections. Throughout the entire performance, a clear sound was produced along with great tone quality. Additionally, the intonation was great across all instruments, not only in the opening pieces, but for the entire concert. However, in a few places, articulations could have been more clear and consistent. Overall, dynamics were well executed and the transitions between dominance with different instruments were smooth. Contrastly, the ensemble as a whole could have backed off more dynamically during certain solos. All the solos were
Depopulation was another negative impact that slavery had on Arica. This affected the African culture because the people who were stolen may have fulfilled many societal roles in the community. Africa lost many young strong people who could have been potential traders, philosophers, and skilled laborers. This led to an economic and cultural depletion to the regions. This also slowed the growth of existing populations and halted the development of nations. The younger, stronger people were the highly chosen ones to be taken for enslavement. The opportunities they may have had to raise children of their own within their own culture damaged cultural perpetuation. The trauma of losing young family members, people removed from the social frameworks
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Regina Symphony Orchestra’s “Piano Poetry” involved a variety of trios and quartets and one suite that included piano, the flute, an oboe, cello, and violin. The purpose of this concert was to excite the audience for the Regina Symphony Orchestra’s very first piano festival. This performance took place on November 22nd at 2pm, located at the Government house. The players were Cherith Alexander on piano who was a guest appearance, Marie - Noelle Berthelet on the flute, Simon Fryer on the violoncello, Karen Constant on violin, Tamsin Johnston on the oboe, and lastly Simon MacDonald on Violin. In this concert report, the piece Trio in G Minor, Op. 63 - Movement 1 by Carl Maria Von Weber will be examined because it has a variety of textures, plays
During the Baroque period, instrumental music was written for every conceivable size of ensemble. On the smaller side, the Baroque sonata offers one of the finest examples of chamber music. Two types of sonata are found during this period: the sonata da chiesa (church sonata), and the sonata da camera (chamber sonata). The sonata da chiesa was more somber, while the sonata da camera was, much like the suite, usually comprised of dance forms. The gigue from Corelli's Sonata for 2 violins and lute is a fine example of the sonata da camera
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By 1700, composers were writing three kinds of concertos. The first two types - concerto grosso and solo concerto - were more numerous and, in retrospect, more important. Both played on the sonic contrast between many instruments and one or only a few. The concerto grosso set a small ensemble (concertino) of solo instruments against a large ensemble (concerto grosso or ripieno, meaning full). The concertino normally comprised two violins, cello, and continuo, the same forces needed to play a trio sonata, although other solo string or wind instruments might be added or substituted. In the solo concerto a single instrument, most often a violin, contrasted with the large ensemble.
This great masterpiece is carefully edited to reflect bowings obtained from renowned Baroque specialists. These bowing styles will ensure an interpretation that is true to the Baroque performance tradition of George Frederic Handel's time. This grade 3 arrangement includes optional 3rd Violin/Viola T.C. and piano parts. Duration 4:35. Kendor Concert String Orchestra #10148, $52.00
trumpet, trombone/sackbut, and tuba. The percussion includes the Timpani at this time. One of the most well known concerto composed by Vivaldi is The Four Feasons, within this he had written three movements. The first one being fast or another for fast allegro the second movement was slow and the third movement was fast again this would describe the tempo of the movements. In a concerto their is no voices but their are soloists in part of the song. This is when the violinist takes over and plays her own part that is more prominent in the song this is called a solo. Throughout the movements they remain to be homophonic, having one main melody throughout the piece. Not only during the baroque era was their just instruments but also operas.
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As I am walking back from the beach, I start to think about the lovely time I just spent painting a beautiful scene. However, I am always improving, but my paintings do not pay the bills. All I can think about is the man that Karen and Gabe are setting me up with. Oh, what was his name, Tom, that’s right Tom. I hope he does not mind that I am dressed in navy blue baggy pants, and a grey tank top with a blue plaid shirt over it, plus my lovely green fish-heads, because this make for one fabulous outfit. Nevertheless, it is an odd choice for clothing, but it is the artistic way. Maybe I should run up to the bathroom and freshen up a bit before I meet Tom, plus my hair is a sandy mess and I smell like a sweaty beach bum. However, that is the price an artist is willing to pay to make her piece known to the world.