Farrenc 3

Question 1

Overview

Answer 1

3rd and final symphony by one of the great female piano tutors and musicians (only female piano professor of the 1800s at the Paris Conservatory!) of the 1800s.

Question 2

Form

Answer 2

4 movements

Question 3

Mvt 1: Overview

Answer 3

Variant on sonata form - slow introduction leading to quick 1 in a bar feel; Beethoven, Mozart and Mannheim influences.

Question 4

Mvt 1: Expo

Answer 4

Follows typical keys - minor then relative major. S1 has scherzo quick 1 in a bar 3/4 feel, fiery similar to Mozart 25.4 follows by lyrical 2nd theme led by woodwind, oboe in particular.

Question 5

Mvt 1: Dev

Answer 5

Combines elongation and fragmentation of ideas, using them contrapuntally across woodwind section

Question 6

Mvt 1: Recap

Answer 6

Follows typical stucture but appears abruptly after development, similar to Mendelssohn 4.1 and 4.4

Question 7

Mvt 2

Answer 7

Adagio cantabile - typical structure, opens with clarinet solo and accompanying sustained horns followed by Sturm und Drang B section.

Question 8

Mvt 3

Answer 8

Scherzo - vivace. Aggressive Minuet. Trio lighter in nature; strings attempt to steer back to Minuet aggression, 2x horns interrupt and continue Trio.

Question 9

Mvt 4

Answer 9

Typical sonata form - octave unison opening in strings, 2nd subject lyrical woodwind, exposition repeat removed. Development contains alternation between strong rhythmic unison strings and relaxed, rubato woodwind moments and silence.

Question 10

Orchestra

Answer 10

More Classical orchestration but no trumpets. Woodwind used in similar nature to Beethoven than Haydn.

Question 11

Harmony & Tonality

Answer 11

Demonstration of typical and atypical keys, diminished harmony used for tension and use of suspensions for dissonance.

Question 12

Humour, drama, narrative & programme

Answer 12

Drama executed through use of Sturm und Drang in each movement

Question 13

Melody and theme

Answer 13

Skyrocket features appear frequently in melodies as do Mannheim Sighs

Question 14

Texture

Answer 14

Variety to create drama - octave unison, dialogue, contrapuntal and hammerstrokes for impact.

Question 15

Rhythm/Tempo/Metre

Answer 15

Syncopation and hemiolas appear often, quick 3/4 of movement 1, free metre in movement 4 in development.

Question 16

Dance, folk & national

Answer 16

Quick 1 in a bar feel for movements 1 and 3.

Question 17

Key info

Answer 17

Farrenc 3 1847 A minor