Unit 2: Mendelssohn and Violin Concerto in E Minor Flashcards

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Dates

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1809-1847

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Life and Musical Career

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Born in Hamburg, Germany
Grandfather was a respected rabbi and philosopher
Father was a merchant banker
Mother supervised the musical education
Had an old sister Fanny, who was a talented pianist and composer

Frequently traveled to European countries during his youth
Met Johann Wolfgang von Goethe at age 12; Franz Liszt, and Luigi Cherubini at age 16

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Musical Style and Contributions

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Roots of musical styles are in the 18th century
Was encouraged as a student to emulate the proven models of Bach, Handel, Haydn, and Mozart
Influenced by Bach’s counterpoint
Inherited a preference for balanced symmetrical phrases and clarity of texture from Mozart
Inspired by Beethoven’s linking movements

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Genres and Titles

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Symphony No. 3 (“Scottish”)
Symphony No. 4 (“Italian”)
Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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V: Concerto

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A multi-movement work for soloist and orchestra
Showcases virtuosity of soloist
In the 19th century, generally included a first movement in sonata form

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V: Sonata form

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Formal structure often used in first movement of a sonata cycle
Consists of exposition, development, and recapitulation
Also known as sonata-allegro form

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V: Cadenza

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A solo passage heard in a concerto, aria, or any large orchestral work
Often virtuosic, and suggests an improvised style
19th-century cadenzas were usually written by the composer

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Violin Concerto in E Minor, op. 64: Genre

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Violin concerto

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Violin Concerto in E Minor, op. 64: Composition Date

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1844

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Violin Concerto in E Minor, op. 64: Structure

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Three movements

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Violin Concerto in E Minor, op. 64: Performing Forces

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Solo violin and orchestra

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