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The name B-A-C-H corresponds to the notes B-flat, A, C, B-natural. This motif appears in a number of works of J.S. Bach (1685-1750), most notably as the final fugue subject of the unfinished Contrapunctus 14 in The Art of Fugue. The motif was also used by Johann Christian Bach, as well as by later composers writing in homage to J.S. Bach, including Robert Schumann, Franz Liszt, Arvo Pärt, and in the 21st century by Pamela Decker. In this recording, the BACH motif is played twice--first by itself, then as the beginning of a fugue by Johann Christian Bach.
The sarabande is a slow, stately Spanish dance in triple meter. Along with the allemande, courante, and gigue, the sarabande was one of the most popular instrumental dances from Baroque era. The origin of the dance form may have been Guatemala, Mexico, Spain, or Latin America. It may also have been brought from Persia to Spain in the early sixteenth century. Later, in France, it became a slow and solemn courtly dance. In the seventeenth century, it was brought to Italy. Composers during the eighteen-century composed four-movement dance suites including the sarabande, which was usually paired with a gigue and included as the third movement. Its musical characteristics include an emphasis on the second beat of the triple meter, binary form, and a slow, stately tempo.
My recording recording illustrates “Trio Sonata I in Eb Major”-Adagio Movement By: Johann Sebastian Bach. In this piece I am showing the practice method of chunking. Chunking is a method of slowly drilling one-two measures at a time. It is isolating portions of the piece, rather than repeating the piece as a whole. This method is most useful to use when you have trouble spots, or when you need a confidence booster with specific measures. It is a slow and tedious process, as is the method stated above, yet it is efficient. Efficiency as a musician is key, because beginning as a focused musician will continue as you advance, resulting in success. My sound relates to our class theme, music at UNC-School of the Arts, because our school is known for elite musicians. Our levels of practicing are intense and important, because we strive to be the best. We are dedicated individuals, and we want to keep our A+ reputation as a community.
A college pianist discussing how Bach's affiliation with the church affected his music.
This audio recording is of the large ensemble Cantata Singers rehearsal on October 2nd, 2015. We were rehearsing Johan Sebastian Bach's Magnificat in D Major for an upcoming performance with the orchestra (another Large Ensemble) taking place in December. In this snippet of our rehearsal, we sang through the phrase. In Anna Carolina's recording, our instructor went back and worked out the kinks in this particular section. This rehearsal took place in a rehearsal room on the UNCSA campus and was recorded on an iphone 5s. As shown in other large ensemble recordings, the UNCSA Cantata Singers performed Orff’s Carmina Burana in collaboration with the UNCSA Orchestra. The concert was conducted by Christopher James Lees on October 30, 31, and November 1, 2015. The UNCSA Cantata Singers will be performing with the Orchestra again in December for the performance of Bach’s Magnificat. Many members of the Cantata singers will also be performing in February in the opera chorus for UNCSA’s production of The Italian Straw Hat.