Concert Reflection

Watch this virtual concert h https://youtu.be/-XOVLlf-MPM

Then, in 2-3 page paper (typed, double-spaced, 12-point font), address the following points:

Explain the details of the concert: who were the performers, was it live or virtual, where/when, etc.

Utilizing the research tools introduced in this class, provide some historical context for the music that was performed. This historical context could include biographical information about one or more of the composers featured during the concert, and/or a description of how the music you heard fits into themes from classical music history as covered in lectures. The expectation is that you cite at least one outside source.

Last but definitely not least, describe your personal impressions of the music (likes, dislikes, new things learned) as well as what you thought of the experience of ‘attending’ a virtual concert.

Citations are required for all external sources you utilize. Citation format is student choice. These links below are resources – databases, research tools, journal access, streaming audio/video, etc. you can use Research

Grove Music Online

(Links to an external site.)

– world’s leading online resource for music research Streaming Audio

NAXOS Music Library

(Links to an external site.)

– streaming access to over 1241016 tracks (85876 discs)!

Database of Recorded American Music

(Links to an external site.)

(DRAM) – another large streaming collection, this one focusing on American classical music Streaming Video

Medici.tv

(Links to an external site.)

– Streaming video of classical music performances including concerts, operas, ballets, documentaries, master-classes, educational films and artist profiles