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Schumann Piano Quartet in E-flat major
Introduction Robert Schumann (1810-1856) was known for having periods or even years in which he composed a certain genre of music. The years 1842-1843 have become known as the chamber music years in which he composed three string quartets, the piano quintet and...
Books by Schönberg and Ratz
Some remarks on two booksand why you should read themSiem Huijsman History of Western Music Theory Conservatory of Amsterdam Professor: David Lodewyckx June 15, 2021As part of the course The History of Western Music Theory at the conservatory of Amsterdam, academic...
Equal temperament and some math involved
In a course on music theory we encountered the subject of tuning and temperament. In the chapter we were reading we found some unexplained formulas which caused me to look into them. The presentation is the result of this inquiery.
Musica Disciplina
In the mid ninth century a monk of the monastry of St. Jean de Réôme wrote a manuscript in which he tried to apply ancient Greek music theory to the practise of Gregorian chant in his day. His name: Aurélien or Aurelianus; the name of the manuscript: Musica...
‘t Geinig Alternatief
Kamermuziekfestival ‘t Geinig Alternatief van 26 juli tot en met 1 augustus 2020 in en rond Abcoude Als gevolg van de Corona crisis zijn er deze zomer veel muziek cursussen en festivals niet doorgegaan. Vele musici (professionals en amateurs) zien hierdoor hun...
Consulted literature
Here you find a list of books and articles I consulted for my analyses and posts in general. It ranges from general books on analysis to books on various aspects of analysis to books on composers and articles on specific repertoire or even pieces. Aurelian, and...
Analysis Beethoven piano trio in D major, op. 70 no. 1 “Geister” or “Ghost”
BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in D major, op. 70 no. 1 “Geistertrio” or “The Ghost” I Allegro vivace e con brio (D major; Sonata form) II Largo assai ed espressivo (D minor) III Presto (D major) This analysis concerns the first movement only. Introduction The oeuvre of...
Analysis Schubert Symphony no. 1
Attatchments:Score with annotation First movement: Exposition (part 1: mm. 1-215) Score with annotation First movement: Development & Retransition (part 2: mm. 216-330) Score with annotation First movement: Recapitulation (part 3: mm. 331-556) Schubert: Symphony...
General notes on analysis
General notes on analysis Concepts Fauxbourdon The Fauxbourdon originates from the middle of the fifteenth century. Hymns originally contained only two voices, a cantus firmus and a lower voice, the tenor, which was sung a sixth or an octave lower. To this was...