Musical Comparison -- Bach, Beethoven and The Beatles :
A 12 page essay that addresses the technological and social
contributions of each and interrelationships between them. The
paper also addresses individual pieces by each composer and
compares it to the advances made in music which sets these
artists apart from others. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Bachbeet.wps Art & Music / Tonality :
A 5 page research paper on tonality
in art and music expressed in terms of linearity, rationality and
order from the single-point perspective. The writer defines each
of these and reviews them in Miro, Tzaikovsky, Magritte,
Chopin, Ensor and Debussy. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Tonality.wps
Comparing Three Concertos by Bach, Mozart &
Rachmaninov : A 10 page research paper and analysis of
Bachs Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B flat; Mozarts Piano
Concerto No. 21 in C major; and Rachmaninovs Piano
Concerto No. 2 in C minor. The writer demonstrates how each
concerto is representative of the century in which it was written
and also of the composer. A synopsis of each work is included.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Bachmo.wps
Wagner / His Operas : A 6 page research paper that
examines
the work of nineteenth century composer Richard Wagner. The
writer argues that Wagner's place in operatic history is
indisputable. The nature of his musical achievement is
discussed, the first two operas in the Ring cycle are
summarized, and the hypothesis that Wagner greatly influenced
Hitler's Germany is briefly disputed. Bibliography lists 4
sources. 99wagner.wps
Mozart / His Operas : A 6 page research paper which
gives a
brief survey of some of Mozart's operas, such a The Marriage
of Figaro, and Don Giovanni. The writer argues that operas a
central current in Mozart's art and that through his work opera
achieved some of its finest moments. Bibliography lists 4
sources. 99opera.wps
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart : This 7 page paper
provides a
biographical portrait of this infamous composer. Emphasis is on
the composers contributions to society. The Mozart effect is
discussed in detail. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
SA30WAM.wps
J.S. Bachs A Mighty Fortress Is Our God /
Musical
Analysis : A 5 page research paper and analysis of this famous
hymn -- based on an earlier version by Martin Luther. The
writer demonstrates how the Lutheran congregational chorale
music influenced Bachs work and, specifically, how this hymn
can be seen as a representation of Bach Baroque style.
Bibliography lists 2 sources. Mightyfo.wps
Beethoven / His Life and Times : A 5 page
examination of the
life of Beethoven, includes the particulars of his birth, his early
life, his personality traits and his contributions. Bibliography
lists four sources. Beetlife.wps
Beethoven's Eighth Symphony : A 3 page analysis of
Beethoven's Eighth Symphony in which the writer describes the
artist's work as being more reminiscent of the Romantic Period
than of the Classic. This argument is made in light of
Beethoven's emphasis on being contrite, random, climactic
uniquely emotional, and more. No Bibliography. Beeteigh.wps
Chopin's Prelude Op. 28 No. 4 / A Comparison of the
Original and Subsequent Editions : An 10 page comparative
analysis on Chopin's Prelude Op. 28 No. 4 on editions of the
piece by arranger/artists Autograf, Paderewski, Augener,
Allans, and Henle. The paper analyzes this piece in conjunction
with phrasing, pedal and dynamic markings, tempo indicators,
and several of the notes themselves. This paper also has a short
discussion on critics of the time, today's critics, and a
comparison of two audio discs. Bibliography lists 8 sources .
Chopinpr.wps
Mozart / Life & Works : A 5 page paper that
documents the
life and works of Wolfgang Mozart. Mozart was a child
protege turned musical genius who made significant and distinct
contributions to the world of 18th century music. Through out
his life, he was plagued by physical infirmaties, and his life
ended abruptly, before he had a chance to finish his famous
Requiem Mass. Mozart.wps
Reactions to Mozart's Minuet for Piano : A 4 page
opinion
paper on a particular minuet. The writer details the structure of
the piece, its quality, the composer's apparent intentions, and the
emotional response of the listener. No bibliography is included.
Minuet.wps
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