Modern Classical Music
Classical music in strict terms is music that was written and composed during a very specific time period. This time period is 1750 to 1820. What is it that sets this particular period apart from the Baroque period which comes right before or the Romantic which is the period right after? These are not just random dates that some forgotten historian chose, but rather refer to the actual way that the music was composed.
In literature, there are a number of recognized styles of writing. A limerick or a Haiku are both poems, and yet each one has a very strict format and layout. This same principle applies to music. Pieces written during the classical period have a very distinct structure and layout as well. A person who has classical music training can recognize the differences between pieces in the same way that a person schooled in literature can tell you the exact difference between an English sonnet and an Italian one.
So what happens when you have a piece of music that follows this exact format, but was written during a later period? Do you call it a piece of classical music, or maybe, a modern classical piece? Read the rest of this entry »
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Bring The Elegance And Romance Of Classical Music To Your Big Day
What kind of classical music do you want?
The first thing to think about is what period of music you would like. The famous wedding tunes, like Mendelssohn’s Wedding March, are from the Romantic era. Music from this time is memorable and emotional and works well when played on a church organ.
However, for a modern wedding, you probably want something lighter and sunnier, especially when waiting for guests to arrive or while signing the register. Baroque music – think Vivaldi, JS Bach or Pachelbel – works best here. Baroque pieces often have a regular beat perfect for walking up the aisle and were usually written for small groups, like the one you’ll have at your wedding, rather than a big orchestra.
Do you want traditional, original or modern?
There are a handful of classical pieces – like the Wedding March, Here Comes the Bride, Pachelbel’s Canon in D or Handel’s Arrival of the Queen of Sheba – that work so well for weddings that they are very overused. We wouldn’t advise you avoid them solely on those grounds, but be aware that your wedding could just end up sounding like everybody else’s. Read the rest of this entry »
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Classical Music for Wedding Traditions
Wedding ceremonies are an integral part of our culture, they contain many traditions that have been passed down and built upon for many generations. In our modern Western society, wedding ceremonies are commonly held in many locations including beaches, parks, on river banks, at sporting stadiums or, for the more traditional, in churches. Whatever the theme or wherever the location of your wedding ceremony incorporating well selected and meaningful music into your wedding proceedings can add an element of class and individuality to your ceremony. The right music will also help contribute to creating a romantic and celebratory atmosphere that will be remembered by both you and your guests for many years.
Traditional church weddings commonly use songs that are more classical in style, especially the traditional hymns by composers including Mozart, Mendelssohn, Schubert and Beethoven.
Classical music is a wide genre which covers a diverse range of songs, most people opt for songs composed during the Romantic period (1828-1900), although pieces by Mozart (classical period) and Pachelbel (Baroque) are also commonly used. This diverse range means in almost every case it is possible to find songs that are appealing to the tastes of the couple getting married. Read the rest of this entry »
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