Essays On Entertainment

At the beginning of the piece its supposed to be played quite softly, my sheet music says ‘mezzo piano. The piece gets louder and louder in a gradual crescendo and then roughly two minutes through (depending on how slowly or quickly you play it) there is a diminuendo, which is emphasized by the change from […]

Denis Smalley has suggested that the two most important musical developments in the 20th Century are the domains of the ‘electro-acoustic’ and the ‘vernacular’. To what extent is his assumption correct? This piece will demonstrate an understanding of the developments in 20th century music, with a detailed view on the path and expansion of electro-acoustic […]

Sam Cooke’s A Change is gonna come is criticised by some to have not fulfilled its objective as to do with racism; I do believe its impact was wide and is being felt up to date. While racism is still a vice that can be felt on wide range its … A Day in the […]

There is no exact date of birth and baptism of the famous composer Henry Purcell. According to one historical source, he was born in 1658, and the other determines this date as the year 1659. His famous father Henry Purcell died in 1664, and his uncle Thomas Purcell began to educate the young composer. The […]

“It’s absurd to think that, because some famous rock stars were drug addicts that doing drugs has anything to do with being a musician,” argues the front man of Denver’s Bad Weather California, Chris Adolf, who comes from the school of thought that ‘one thing has nothing to do with the other.’ It is a […]

Musicians have a great influence in the society. It is a regular occurrence which crosses the borders of race, nationality and culture. It is also a tool that can be used to arouse feelings and emotions therefore proves to be way powerful than using language. The messages and sound that are released through the art […]

Music, an art form that has been cultivated for centuries, is characterized by its diversity and complexity. While it serves as a powerful means of conveying emotions, it continues to confound many individuals. Music enthusiasts appreciate this art in diverse environments, ranging from the cozy confines of their homes to the convenience of their smartphones […]

Music is   the science or art of setting tones in order or having succeeding sounds or the combination of the two. Music is of great importance in my life. Living without songs and accords would not be a pleasing thing in my life. It will instead create displeasure and live non comfortable life. Listening […]

In 1820, Carl Maria von Weber completed work on his first opera, “Der Freischutz”. However, it was not written in the style of traditional Classical opera (such as Mozart’s – to which Weber’s cousin was married – three great masterpieces.). Nevertheless, Beethoven on seeing the score was incredibly encouraging to Weber, and requested further operatic […]

In 1727 George Frideric Handel composed four anthems for the coronation of George the second. This was very important because of Handel’s background with the family of George the second. George the second had been the Prince of Wales, his father being King George the first. Fifteen years ago Handel had been employed by the […]

“Hallelujah Chorus” by George F. Handel The Baroque era is a style or period of European music between the years of 1600 and 1750. The term Baroque was derived from a Portuguese word meaning “a pearl of irregular shape. ” A well known piece during this period is the “Hallelujah Chorus” written by George F. […]

Many experts in the music industry consider J. S. to be a significant figure. Bach and G. F. Handel are the most significant and influential composers of the Baroque era. Although Bach and Handel share some similarities due to their birth year of 1685 in Germany, it is crucial to acknowledge that they were born […]

The music of Sergey Prokofiev is known all over the world. Even amongst the musically uneducated, his music is recognised today more than ever, heard frequently in radio broadcasts, television adverts and sitcoms. His less known works are also becoming increasingly popular, with many of his ballets and operas getting played around the world. However, […]

The portrayal of women in Eastenders is uniform despite the range of characters. An example of this is shown through the Slater sisters, who possess different qualities. Lynne, being the eldest sister, was initially depicted as dependable and nurturing. Initially, it was believed that she had aspirations of having a consistent household with her partner […]

Edith Wharton’s ‘The Age of Innocence’ was published in 1920 but is set in the 1870’s. Wharton uses this as a technique to contrast the old against the new. It also reveals how New York has long since changed.The opening paragraph begins by setting the scene. Wharton describes the new opera theatre that is going […]

Before Gershwin’s opera, Porgy and Bess, the interaction between blacks and whites was always controversial. With the opening of Porgy and Bess, inequalities where put onto the stage for everyone to see, forever changing the opera community, transforming the audience and reinventing what opera is and what opera should be. Gershwin’s opera was an invasion […]

Mary Cassatt created her oil on canvas painting In the Loge in 1878. The two dimensional painting measures 81.28 x 66.04 cm / 32 x 26 inches and is currently on display at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. The painting’s subject is a young upper class woman at the opera in Paris. The sitter […]

This essay will analyze and discuss one of Europe’s most creative and influential dance-makers, the Swedish dancer and choreographer Mats Ek; acclaimed for the theatricality and immediacy of his work while his contribution and development through the dance field with the main focus on his revision of the classical ballet stories. It will also discuss […]

Nel cor piu non mi sento Brillar la gioventu; Cagion del mio tormento, Amor, sei colpa tu. Mi pizzichi, mi stuzzichi, Mi pungichi, mi mastichi; Che cosa e Questo ahime? Pieta, pieta, pieta! Amore e un certo che, Che disperar mi fa. Nel Cor Piu Non Mi Sento. Giovanni Paisiello was the most popular comic […]

Even though Steve Jobs and Opera Winfred are similar in their success and are philanthropists, they differ in their fields. This essay will compare and contrast two famous individuals: Steve Jobs and Opera Winfred. They both changed the world in their own way. Steve Jobs is most notably known for co-founding Apple Computers and Opera […]

There is no exact date of birth and baptism of the famous composer Henry Purcell. According to one historical source, he was born in 1658, and the other determines this date as the year 1659. His famous father Henry Purcell died in 1664, and his uncle Thomas Purcell began to educate the young composer. The […]

What do we know about the psychedelic music in the sixties? Robert Fontenot, (Fontenot, 2007) tells us, “When I talk about psychedelic rock, I don’t mean hippie music (like Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, etc.) at all, I mean the all-too-few records produced be teenage bands in the short time between their discovery of hallucinogenic drugs […]