Phase 1: History
3. Baroque: Variations
3. Baroque: Variations
Summary:
• Variation forms were an important part of the Baroque style (an offshoot from the Renaissance grounds)
• Popular variation forms included the Chaconne and Passacaglia
• Variations are about achieving a magical blend of variety and unity. Variety of mood and emotion is extremely important in Baroque music.
Weiss: Chaconne from Suite X
• Study the theme first
- The Heartbeat: the 3/4 crotchet pulse creates a heart-throbbing gesture, which can be brought out by giving weight to the first beat
- Descent to the underworld: the theme descends overall in contour
- Symmetry: The theme is 7 bars long - how will that information affect your interpretation?
• Variation forms were an important part of the Baroque style (an offshoot from the Renaissance grounds)
• Popular variation forms included the Chaconne and Passacaglia
• Variations are about achieving a magical blend of variety and unity. Variety of mood and emotion is extremely important in Baroque music.
Weiss: Chaconne from Suite X
• Study the theme first
- The Heartbeat: the 3/4 crotchet pulse creates a heart-throbbing gesture, which can be brought out by giving weight to the first beat
- Descent to the underworld: the theme descends overall in contour
- Symmetry: The theme is 7 bars long - how will that information affect your interpretation?
Action Points:
1. Listen through Weiss's Chaconne: identify and briefly describe each variation
2. Compare these two recordings. How do they differ in interpretation, especially in regards to the theme?
3. Briefly analyze the theme in terms of harmony, phrase structure, etc.
1. Listen through Weiss's Chaconne: identify and briefly describe each variation
2. Compare these two recordings. How do they differ in interpretation, especially in regards to the theme?
3. Briefly analyze the theme in terms of harmony, phrase structure, etc.
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Optional Task: Bach's Chaconne
1. Listen through Bach's Chaconne: identify and briefly describe each variation
2. Compare the two recordings. How do they differ in interpretation?
3. Briefly analyze the theme in terms of harmony, phrase structure, tempo treatment, etc.
1. Listen through Bach's Chaconne: identify and briefly describe each variation
2. Compare the two recordings. How do they differ in interpretation?
3. Briefly analyze the theme in terms of harmony, phrase structure, tempo treatment, etc.
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