Handel and Messiah Flashcards
Learn about Handel and his famous oratorio.
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Birthplace
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Halle, Germany
1
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Handel
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1685-1759
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Childhood (4)
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- Studied music after his father’s death
- studied music secretly
- abandoned law in university
- Died famous and wealthy -> support from the royal family
3
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Teacher
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Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow
4
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Musical Contributions (4)
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- International styles (German counterpoint, Italian opera, French Overture, English chorale Style)
- Uses basic elements of music to make his pieces accessible and appealing
- uses word painting
- extended sequential writing
5
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Messiah - Date
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1742
6
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Inspiration
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biblical text
7
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Genre
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Oratorio
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Overture
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- French overture (two-part structure; slow and fast)
- E minor
- 4-4 time
9
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There were Shepards (soprano recitative)
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- Recitative secco
- C major, 4-4 time, no tempo indicated
- Recitative accompagnato
- F major, Andante, 4-4 time
- Recitative secco
- C major, 4-4 time, no tempo indicated
- Recitative accompagnato
- D major, 4-4 time, no tempo indication
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Glory to the God (chorus)
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- D major
- Allegro
- 4-4 time
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Rejoice Greatly
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- Bb major
- ABA1 ternary form
- allegro
- 4-4 time
12
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Halleluja (chorus)
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- D major
- Allegro
- 4-4 time
- homophonic and polyphonic alterations
