The Synphony Flashcards
What is a symphony?
Orchestral work originally intended to act as a prelude to another work such as opera or a play
When does the symphony start to become a stand alone work?
Mid 18th century
Who was the first significant composer to symphony?
Giovanni Battista Sammartini
How many movements did a symphony typically have?
3, 1st fast and serious, 2nd slow lyrical gentle, 3rd fast and dance like
In the mid 18th century what was the additional movement between the second and third called?
Minuet, fairly quick and exuberant
What does the symphony coincide with?
The rise of of the public concert
What were the main cities with concert halls in Europe?
London, Leipzig, Berlin, Vienna
Who was one of the most prolific symphony writers?
Josef Haydn 1732-1809
Who was Haydn’s employer?
Nikoloaj Esterhazy
Which counties developed the genre the most?
German speaking counties
Which artist is said to be the yard stick for others to follow?
Beethoven
Which song did Beethoven write in 1803-04 which became one of the most popular of all symphonies?
Eroica
When did symphony become the most important genre?
Mid 19th century
What was the first orchestra layout created by Haydn?
2 of flutes oboes bassoons horns and trumpets, 3 violins, 1 viola cellos and bass, timpani
How large was Haydns orchestra at the performance in Kings theatre london?
59 piece orchestra
What is an example of how symphony has effected popular culture?
Statues all over the world, e.g. Vienna and New York
What does symphony rise to?
Social prestige
What was a symphony made up off?
Professional performers mixed with local Ones at hand
What happens as pierces got larger?
Growth of cultural capital
How much did Gustav Mahlers 2nd symphony sell for?
4 million
When have symphonies been played?
At big events such as the falling of the Berlin Wall
What were the main attractions in the symphony?
A solo vocal or instrument
What was Beethoven always portrayed as?
Very sad and depressed
