Mozart Piano Concerto

Listening guide page 208 Mozart: Piano Concerto in G major, K. 453, First Movement
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click on the above link, click on the first track listed, listen and answer the following:
i. Why do classical pieces tend to be long and popular pieces tend to be short?
ii. Why do you think the piano waits so long to come in at the opening of the piece?
iii. Describe the “cadenza” near the end of the piece.

Beethoven's Fifth Symphony

NOTE: This listening assignment is due by FRIDAY, October 3rd.


Listening guide pg 202 Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor Op. 67
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click on the above link, scroll down to the third track listed (Beethoven: Symphony No. 5:1, Allegro Con Brio) and listen, then answer the following:
i. There are two main themes in this first movement. Can you describe the character of each? Listen for when the music changes from minor to major and becomes more tranquil – this introduces the second theme.
ii. What instruments do you hear primarily during the second theme? True or False – there is a return of the first theme.