Question
Concert # 2
Attend/view the performance, and write one 200 – 250 word paragraph describing the performance using musical terms (key, meter, tempo, harmony, dynamic, form, performing media). Please note the attached rubric which will be used in grading your work.
This performance is of Igor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra.
Stravinsky The Rite of Spring // London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Simon Rattle
Criteria ratings Pts
Word Count of 200 – 250
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Statement of Composer, Title and Performing Group
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Use of musical terminology to describe the music
Key, meter, tempo, dynamic, harmony, form, performing media.
20 pts
Solution
Concert
Igor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, shows how Stravinsky turned the musical hierarchy on its head. Interestingly, the performance has complicated, intensive rhythms, melodic fragments collated randomly, strange tonality, and unexpected dissonant chords emerging out of the blue. The composition is based on a skeleton of asymmetric rhythms attributed to various durations’ complex rhythmic elements……………for help with this assignment contact us via email Address: consulttutor10@gmail.com