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Jazz Pioneers Lester Young and Coleman Hawkins

As this suggests, their styles are quite different. Hawkins monopoly on the tenor sax ended in 1933 when he was playing with the...

Mozart's Life and Musical Art

from all records, it appears as though Mozart was not altogether happy as a child. One author notes the following: "When he was on...

Romantic and Classical Music Compared and Assessed

The French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars had a great effect throughout Europe and the patronage system of the Baroque was soo...

Film Versions of The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare

pairing of Burton and Taylor in the lead roles was certain to result in a box office success for virtually any movie. Add Shakespe...

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Life and Music

or were overly superfluous or prose-like. It is clear to see that he believe that the text should fit the music, not the other way...

Musical Analysis of A Mighty Fortress is our God by Johann Sebastian Bach

In five pages this research paper analyzes this hymn in terms of its Baroque style and uniquely Lutheran influential characteristi...

Eighteenth Century Musical Influences

In four pages this essay examines the impact upon the Enlightenment upon the music of the eighteenth century and how it reflected ...

The Impressionism of Claude Debussy

Impressionism is a term usually reserved for painting, but Claude Debussy's work has often been termed impressionistic. This essay...

Russian Ballet Music of Composer Peter Illich Tchaikovsky

In five pages this paper examines Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite and 'Swan Lake in terms of the musical creation and performance. ...

The Rite of Spring by Composer Igor Stravinsky

In six pages this radical 1913 Russian musical ballet is examined in terms of its composer's revolutionary vision and the extreme ...

Jazz Music and its Development

In eight pages the American musical form known as jazz and its development are examined. Six sources are cited in the bibliograph...

Jazz Musician Ann Patterson

In five pages the jazz influences of Ann Patterson and her female band Maiden Voyage are examined particularly in terms of develop...

Jazz Violinist Noel Pointer

In five pages this research paper presents an appreciation of jazz violin virtuoso Noel Pointer whose premature death at age 39 di...

Blues Musical Artist Muddy Waters

In five pages this research paper examines the life of blues legend Muddy Waters and discusses his profound influence on music. F...

A Cappella Musical Group Manhattan Transfer

In five pages the Manhattan Transfer's music is examined in a consideration of group history with a typical concert experience des...

Gospel Concert Reactions

In four pages this essay consists of the writer's reactions to a two hour gospel concert and also includes subgenre examples of th...

Life and Works of Composer Nicola Vincentino

life. In particular, Venice was already a major factor in the development of music printing which helped to eventually spread Vin...

Composer and Lyricist Stephen Sondheim

In six pages this paper examines American musical theater in a consideration of the influence exerted by Stephen Sondheim. Four s...

1993 Film Mrs. Doubtfire and Music

this instance, both the choice of music and its enthusiastic delivery helps to create an impression of the character. This is not...

Musical Therapy Benefits and Autism

In six pages autism symptoms are first considered before a discussion of using music therapy as a beneficial treatment for childre...

Overview of Motown Records

This paper consists of eight pages and considers the musical and cultural impact of Motown. Five sources are cited in the bibliog...

Musical Genre Known as the Blues

In five pages this paper examines 3 influential composers and musical artists in this consideration of the blues genre. Five sour...

San Marco, Venice's Artistic and Musical Humanism During the Renaissance

of Venice and the notion of Renaissance humanism. The focus of this research study, then, is to consider the notion of humanism i...

The Bather

The Bather by Cezanne is discussed in the context of this essay that examines issues such as musical counterbalance, amongst other...

South Africa's Musical Cultures and the Effects of Apartheid

In two pages this paper examines how South African musical cultures are affected by social oppression and apartheid. Two sources ...

The Common Thread of Ancient and Modern African Music

In comparison, Ethiopias krar music is played on a stringed instrument and carries overtones that are almost (but not quite) remin...

Life and Music of Count Basie

In seven pages the life of Count Basie and his musical legacy in terms of innovation and influencing artists are considered. Ther...

Life and Times of Beethoven

In a paper consisting of five pages the birth, life, personality, and musical contributions of Beethoven are discussed. Four sour...

Biographical Sketch of Wolfgang Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's life and musical contributions are examined in seven pages with the Mozart effect also considered. Seve...

Pianist Clara Schumann and Works

In six pages this essay discusses Clara Schumann's life, her relationship with composer husband Robert, and her musical achievemen...