ASSIGNMENT
Choose two pieces that you enjoyed the most and explain why. List the composition’s title, composers, and approximate dates. Describe the type of ensemble, the voices or instruments included.
Using track timing, include at least one specific detail within each piece to point out. What kind of location or occasion was each piece composed for originally?
Point out any comparison with the ebook selections that you think is notable.
200words.
Choose from two music options:
Alleluia, O virga mediatrix.
Adhan (Call to prayer) | Mishary Rashid Alafasy | Fajr | Maqam Hijaz ᴴᴰ
Gregorian Chant: Kyrie
Date: 10th century
Genre: Kyrie plainchant, from the ordinary of the mass
Performed by: Schola Cantorum of Amsterdam, Wim van Gerven,director notre dame school gaude maria virgo (rejoice virgin mary)
Date: Early 13th century
Performed by: Lionheart
Genre: Organum
Raimbaut de Vaqueiras: Kalenda maya (The First of May)
Date:Late12th century
Performed by: Martin Best Ensemble
Genre:Estampie (troubadour dance song).
Machaut: Ma fin est mon commencement (My end is my beginning)
Date: Mid-14thcentury
Performed by: Hilliard Ensemble, Paul Hillier, conductor
Genre: polyphonic chanson (rondeau).
Monteverdi: Sì ch’io vorrei morire
Date: Published 1603
Performed by: Les Arts Florissants. William Christie, director
Genre: Italian Madrigal
Farmer: Fair Phyllis
Date: Published 1599
Performed by: Quink Vocal Ensemble
Genre: English Madrigal
Josquin: Ave Maria . . . virgo serena (Hail Mary . . . gentle Virgin)
Date:1480
Genre: Latin Motet
Performed by: La Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe, director
