Based on Philadelphia Orchestra Concert 2016, bronfman plays beethoven

Yannick Nezel-Seguin(Music Director)
Vladimir Jurowski (Conductor)
Yefim Bronfman(Piano)

Beethoven Piano Concer No.5 in E-flat major, Op.73 ("emperor")

I.Allegro
II.Adagio unpoco mosso
III. Rondo:Allegro

Intermission

Miaskovsky Symphony No.10 in F minor, Op.30 (in one movement)

Janacek Raras Bulba

I. The Death of Andrey
II. The Death of Ostap
III. The prophecy and Death of Taras Bulba

Instructions

1) Choose. Pick a classical music concert from the list provided on Blackboard. Sign up and buy tickets.

2) Research. Using reputable sources, learn about the composers and music featured at the concert. I recommend searching Google for program notes from major orchestras.

3) Write. Write a typed, double-spaced, 2 -3 page research paper, including properly formatted citations using APA, MLA, or Chicago style. This must be done before you attend the concert.

4) Cite. Cite your sources using in-text citations. Include a works cited list with full citations using MLA, APA, or Chicago. If you don't know how to do this, read this.

5) Submit. Turn in your research paper under the "concerts" tab in Blackboard 2 days before the concert date. It will be checked for plagiarism.

6) Go. Plan ahead. Dress appropriately. Get to your concert on time. If you're late, you might not get in.

7) Listen. Use active listening during the concert. (See "at the concert" below.)

8) Smile. Take a selfie or have someone take a picture of you that clearly shows that you were at the concert. In the lobby during intermission is a good time for this! Save your ticket and program.

9) Interview. Talk to someone at the concert. Ask them why they came and what they thought.

10) Write. Add a "part two" to your research paper. This second part should be a typed, double-spaced, 2-3 page reaction paper to your concert. Talk about what you thought, show off your active listening skills, and include the results of your interview.

11) Add. Add your concert picture to the last page of your paper. If you don't have this, I can't accept the paper for credit. Staple your ticket to your paper.

12) Submit. Turn in a hard copy of your complete paper (research part AND reaction part with picture and ticket) in class on or before the due dates indicated.

At The Concert: Active Listening

Choose one piece from your concert to analyze. Identify the meter, texture, and two other musical elements. Reflect on the music. What emotions do you get from that piece? Does it spark anything in your imagination? Does it remind you of anything? What is it about the music that creates those feelings and ideas?