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Béla Viktor János Bartók (1881-1945) was a Hungarian composer, pianist, and Ethnomusicologist. He is regarded as one of the most important composers of the 20th century. Him and Franz Liszt are regarded as one of the best Hungarian composers of all time. Bartók was a unique composer who followed the roots and studied folk music and was one of the founders of ethnomusicology. Due to his unique type of music, most people are torn between liking his music or thinking it’s odd and weird.
Béla Bartók was the first ever composer to use the term “snap” pizz (aka Bartók Pizz). Bartók’s most notable piece(s) were his string quartet’s which were his most famous. (My personal favorite is his 4th string quartet, specifically his 5th movement, its really cool listen to it).
Béla Bartók was the first ever composer to use the term “snap” pizz (aka Bartók Pizz). Bartók’s most notable piece(s) were his string quartet’s which were his most famous. (My personal favorite is his 4th string quartet, specifically his 5th movement, its really cool listen to it).
by RamenNoodlesss January 3, 2024
Edward Elgar (Full name is Sir Edward William Elgar, 1st Baronet) (1857-1934). Was an English composer who become incredibly popular and some of his works became some of the most well known classical repertoire to date. One of his most notable piece was his Cello Concerto, his only ever cello concerto. This piece was special as it was his last notable piece since at this point in time, his music has grown old and out of date. This piece was made right after WWI and unlike his violin concerto which was bright and lyrical. This piece was depressing and emotional. However, during its premiere. It was surprisingly unpopular. That was until Jacqueline Du Pré performed this piece with the London Symphony Orchestra which made it incredibly popular and brought it up the ranks and making it a notable piece in solo cello repertoire.
by RamenNoodlesss January 3, 2024
Dissonance (music) is the “disagreement” or “clash” between two notes. For example F# and G would have dissonance and this would cause a annoying or “out of tune” sound that isn't very pleasant to hear. But it can be used to add frustration to a piece of music and when used right, it can sound cool.
Béla Bartók used dissonance in his piece String Quartet No.4 especially the 5th movement! It sounded super cool!
by RamenNoodlesss January 3, 2024
Giovanni Bottesini (1821- 1889) was an Italian Romantic composer, conductor, and double bass virtuoso (the god of basses). His most famous work was his second Double Bass Concerto. Due to his virtuosity, his nickname was “The Paganini of the Double Bass”. Paganini was another virtuoso but with the violin and he was known for his absolutely unforgiving pieces and being known as some of the technically most challenging pieces on the violin. Bottesini would compose works that showed the world that the double bass wasn’t an accompaniment instrument but instead one worth a solo. He was also one of the few performers to use a french bow hold instead of a german which was more or less reserved for violins, violas, & cellos.
by RamenNoodlesss October 14, 2023