Program music vs. Absolute Music
Watch at least the beginning of “Keeping Score – Berlioz’s Symphony Fantastique”.
Does
knowing the background surrounding how the composer wrote the music and
his intended story behind the music make any difference in your
enjoyment and/or understanding of the piece? For example, is it easier
to connect to Berlioz’s Symphony Fantastique which has a definite story
attached than Beethoven’s Symphony No.5 which does not.
Keeping Score | Hector Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique (FULL DOCUMENTARY AND CONCERT)
———————————————————————————————————————————————————–
I’m compelled to ask a follow-up question to “Beats and Lyrics” to satisfy my own curiosity and understanding. Often people express the feeling that good lyrics, or at least a good message or story is important in music. First of all, I’m curious what is your definition of music was when answering the question. I’m guessing that you were referring to the music to which you feel most connected and is most meaningful in your life. This makes me curious. How does the music being introduced in this course fit in since much of it has neither lyrics or good beats? Or is it in a separate category? Are you finding that you can relate to symphonies and chamber music, etc.? If not, can you think of a way to make some kind of connection easier? Thanks!
0 comments