Serenade - a love song over which time has no power
How to melt the heart of an impregnable beauty? Serenade for her filled with love and romance. At present, few people are ready to dare such an act. Times and customs are not the same. But the scenes from the films, where a charming man performs a languid song to the sound of a guitar for his beloved, do not leave indifferent beautiful persons. Serenade is a standard of declaration of love.
history serenades and many interesting facts read on our page.
What is a serenade?
In Italian, there is the word serenata, which translates as "clear, open." It is believed that the name of the genre came from him. The echoes of the Latin language are also heard in the serenade: the word sera or “late” once again emphasizes the evening character of the performance of the songs. It turns out that a serenade is literally singing in the open air in the evening.
What makes a serenade so special?
First of all, it is the privacy of the situation in which it is performed. The whole action resembles a theatrical performance, when a young man picks up guitar and sings for his woman. Serenade is a story of two people told in the language of music.
The melody is filled with feelings. Sadness, sadness, tenderness, ardor, warmth - emotions are heard in every note.
The musical motive is flexible. It captures the introduction, the change of intonation and the climax.
All this makes you listen to serenades.
Popular serenades
- "Evening Serenade" Franz Schubert. In German it sounds like Standchen. The song was included in the collection "Swan Song", which was released in 1828. This work was published after the death of the brilliant composer. The text of the song was written by Ludwig Relshtab, and the translation into Russian was made by the poet N.P. Ogarev. “My song flies with prayer...” – this serenade begins with these words.
"Evening Serenade" (listen)
"Little Night Serenade" Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This is a classic created in 1787 and a true example of a true serenade from a bygone era.
"Little Night Serenade" (listen)
Serenade for string orchestra was written Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The inspiration for the composer was the work of Mozart. The work was first performed in St. Petersburg in 1881.
"Serenade for String Orchestra" (listen)
"Spanish Serenade" created by Isaac Albeniz. This Spanish composer did not deprive himself of the pleasure of writing music in the folk spirit. Thanks to this, the atmosphere of Spain is felt in his serenade, when it was customary to declare love with the help of a song.
"Troubadour Serenade" performed by Muslim Magomayev. Most of this song is known as "Ray of the Golden Sun", without which it is difficult to imagine the Soviet cartoon "The Bremen Town Musicians". And even though M. Magomayev only sang the part of the main character, the serenade became a real hit. Night, moon, guitar, calm melody completely recreate the specifics of a real love song. But the most important thing is the personality of the troubadour. It was they who wandered around Europe, composing lyrical serenades about lovely ladies.
"The Troubadour Serenade" (listen)
Serenade history
The origin of this genre dates back to the Middle Ages and is invariably associated with knights. A valiant warrior, on one knee, confesses his feelings to the lady of the heart - literally such pictures are drawn by the imagination at the word "serenade". In fact, the first serenades were performed by troubadours or poet-musicians who began to appear in Europe in the 12th-13th centuries.
The cult of the "beautiful lady" was central to the work of the troubadours. At the same time, the theme of courtly love, which is understood as a gallant attitude towards the fair sex, could not be dispensed with. And this, in turn, brought to the lyrics a large number of love-chivalrous plots.
Where to look for the origins of the serenade? In Italy and Spain. It was here, under the hot rays of the sun, that the first songs praising female beauty were performed. Initially, ordinary citizens enjoyed the songs of the troubadours. In the era of the late Middle Ages, serenades become the property of an elite society: they begin to be heard in the homes of eminent persons. One of the pleasures of the city was "musical courtship" to the sound of drums, violins and guitars, when beautiful melodies filled the streets and stirred the hearts of all lovers.
Since the 17th century, a new round in the development of the genre begins. He literally penetrated all sectors of society: from small artisans to the royal court. But the main changes are associated with the flourishing of the theater. It turned out that the serenade, with its theatricality, was laconically woven into the dramatic operatic scenes. Songs of poets-musicians become the basis of many arias.
At the same time, the development of orchestral art is taking place. Serenade ensembles appear. In those centuries, they predominantly consisted of wind instruments. A little later, the sound of strings was added to them. At the same time, serenades were performed in the open air in the evening, when the space around was filled with the light of stars and the rustle of magnificent dresses.
L. Boccherini, I. Haydn and Y. Toeshi, V.A. Mozart, F. Schubert - composers whose names are invariably associated with the serenade genre. Thanks to them, the lyrical song continued to live in the hearts of Europeans.
In the 19th century, interest in orchestral serenades began to fade. The genre is again modified to satisfy the interests of the public. So there is a vocal serenade, reminiscent of a romance. It begins to infiltrate musicals, movies and plays.
How the direction will develop further, even experts find it difficult to say. Someone sees it fading away, someone sees it merging with other genres. Musicologists are unanimous in one thing: as long as there is a place for love in the hearts of people, the serenade will not disappear.
How did the serenade appear in Russia?
St. Petersburg, early 18th century. At that time, the Russian Empire was in the hands of Peter I, who was not indifferent to European culture. It is to him that we owe the appearance of the serenade. While Europe was experiencing the rapid flowering of this genre, Russia was only joining Western traditions and adopting "outlandish" experience.
The serenade in the Petrine era was an entertainment for the highest persons. Romantic songs were typical court leisure. Pleasant and light melodies performed by the orchestra accompanied the imperial family during outdoor recreation, and social events could not do without them.
But what about love and expression of feelings? In this regard, nothing has changed even on Russian soil. An example is the story of Count P.A. Zubov and Grand Duchess Elizabeth Alekseevna. According to eyewitnesses, the count, with the help of serenades, tried to draw attention to his person, which embarrassed and worried the princess.
Russia also has its own genre of serenade - music on the water. Noble persons did not neglect listening to sophisticated melodies even during river walks. In those days, the courts accommodated a large number of musicians, which made it possible to bring a touch of pomposity and luxury into ordinary leisure.
At the end of the 18th century, serenades penetrated the musical salons of St. Petersburg, where the theatrical and playful atmosphere soared. At the same time, love poetry is developing, literally created for this genre of song. All conditions favor the development of a vocal serenade. But Russian poets were in no hurry to change the typical European plot to Russian. Therefore, the songs still had a balcony and stars, roses and guitar and, of course, a beautiful young Spanish/Italian.
Interesting Facts
In the Middle Ages, when the genre was born, few people called the songs under the balcony serenades. Usually under this direction was hidden canson, ballad, etc.
The Serenade Festival is held annually in Teoro in southern Italy. Its essence is as follows. Five girls on the balconies listen to songs performed by their lovers. But serenade is not enough. After the theatrical performance, the young men climb onto the balconies and present red roses to their ladies. The final act is a kiss.
Serenade or Serenata? Experts differentiate between these concepts. Thus, a serenade refers to a lyrical song, and a serenata refers to a dramatic composition.
In southern Italy, one can often see scenes of a marriage proposal in the best traditions of a serenade. It all starts on the evening before the wedding. The groom approaches the balcony of his beloved, surrounded by musicians, and begins to sing romantic songs for her. He waits until the lights come on in the windows of her room, and she herself goes out onto the balcony. By these actions, the bride gives her official consent to the marriage. Now you can start the wedding festivities and enjoy Italian dishes, which the girl's parents have already taken care of.
On the island of Formosa in the Pacific Ocean, there is also a tradition of offering a hand and a heart with a kind of serenade. Why peculiar? Because the guitar here is replaced by a homemade harp made from a bamboo branch and twine, and the balcony is an ordinary hut window. And the Formosa bears little resemblance to a gallant man: his clothes betray him as a representative of a local tribe. But the essence of the custom remains the same. If a girl leaves the hut and takes a potential groom by the edge of her clothes, then the young people begin to live together. If she retires into the depths of the hut, then the Formian remains alone.
Mexicans have a special passion for serenades. Wide-brimmed sombreros, embroidered boleros and a guitar are the invariable attributes of local musicians, who are called mariachis. They serenades... in the morning. So the lover wishes his bride good morning. Hearing music at 5 am is quite normal for Mexicans. The songs are played until the girl appears from the window or goes out onto the balcony. By the way, a serenade in Mexico is called a magnanita.
"Girl with a Guitar", "Come Tomorrow", "Dog in the Manger", "Sun Valley Serenade", "Madly in Love" - a small part of the films where the characters perform a serenade.
Serenade will invariably be associated with love and romance. And this is not surprising, because the genre was created for recognition of feelings for the very one that could make the heart beat faster.
Video: listen to the Serenade
Listen to something from the classics - what could be better?! Especially on weekends, when you want to relax, forget about the worries of the day, the worries of the work week, dream about the beautiful, and just cheer yourself up. Just think, the classics were created by brilliant authors so long ago that it’s hard to believe that something can survive so many years. And these works are still loved and listened to, they create arrangements and modern interpretations. Even in modern processing, the works of brilliant composers remain classical music. As he admits, classical works are ingenious, and all ingenious cannot be boring.
Probably, all great composers have a special ear, a special sensitivity to tone and melody, which allowed them to create music that is enjoyed by dozens of generations not only of their compatriots, but also of classical music fans all over the world. If you still doubt whether you like classical music, then you need to meet with, and you will see that, in fact, you are already a longtime fan of beautiful music.
And today we will talk about the 10 most famous composers in the world.
Johann Sebastian Bach
The first place is deservedly owned. A genius was born in Germany. The most talented composer wrote music for harpsichord and organ. The composer did not create a new style in music. But he was able to create perfection in all the styles of his time. He is the author of over 1000 essays. In his works Bach combined different musical styles with which he met throughout his life. Often musical romanticism was combined with the Baroque style. In life Johann Bach as a composer not receiving the recognition he deserved, interest in his music arose almost 100 years after his death. Today he is called one of the greatest composers ever living on earth. His uniqueness as a person, teacher and musician was reflected in his music. Bach laid the foundations of modern and contemporary music, dividing the history of music into pre-Bach and post-Bach. It is believed that music Bach gloomy and gloomy. His music is rather fundamental and solid, restrained and concentrated. Like the reflections of a mature, wise person. Creation Bach influenced many composers. Some of them took an example from his works or used themes from them. And musicians all over the world play music Bach admiring her beauty and perfection. One of the most notorious works "Brandenburg Concerts" is excellent proof that music Bach cannot be considered too gloomy:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Rightfully considered a genius. At the age of 4 he already played the violin and harpsichord freely, at the age of 6 he began to compose music, and at 7 he already skillfully improvised on the harpsichord, violin and organ, competing with famous musicians. Already at the age of 14 Mozart- a recognized composer, and at the age of 15 - a member of the music academies of Bologna and Verona. By nature, he had a phenomenal ear for music, memory and the ability to improvise. He created an amazing number of works - 23 operas, 18 sonatas, 23 piano concertos, 41 symphonies and much more. The composer didn't want to imitate, he tried to create a new model, reflecting the new personality of the music. It is no coincidence that music in Germany Mozart called "the music of the soul", in his works the composer showed the features of his sincere, loving nature. The greatest melodist attached special importance to the opera. operas Mozart- an era in the development of this type of musical art. Mozart widely recognized as one of the greatest composers: his uniqueness lies in the fact that he worked in all musical forms of his time and in all achieved the highest success. One of the most recognizable works "Turkish March":
Ludwig van Beethoven
Another great German was an important figure of the romantic-classical period. Even those who know nothing about classical music know about him. Beethoven is one of the most performed and respected composers in the world. The great composer witnessed the grandiose upheavals that took place in Europe and redrawn its map. These great coups, revolutions and military confrontations are reflected in the composer's work, especially symphonic. He embodied in music pictures of the heroic struggle. In immortal works Beethoven you will hear the struggle for freedom and brotherhood of people, unshakable faith in the victory of light over darkness, as well as dreams of freedom and happiness of mankind. One of the most famous and amazing facts of his life is that the ear disease developed into complete deafness, but despite this, the composer continued to write music. He was also considered one of the best pianists. Music Beethoven surprisingly simple and accessible to the understanding of the widest range of listeners. Generations change, and even eras, and music Beethoven still excites and pleases the hearts of people. One of his best work - "Moonlight Sonata":
Richard Wagner
With the name of a great Richard Wagner most often associated with his masterpieces "Wedding Choir" or "Ride of the Valkyries". But he is known not only as a composer, but also as a philosopher. Wagner considered his musical works as a way of expressing a certain philosophical concept. WITH Wagner a new musical era of operas began. The composer tried to bring the opera closer to life, music for him is only a means. Richard Wagner- the creator of musical drama, the reformer of operas and the art of conducting, the innovator of the harmonic and melodic language of music, the creator of new forms of musical expression. Wagner- the author of the world's longest solo aria (14 minutes 46 seconds) and the world's longest classical opera (5 hours and 15 minutes). In life Richard Wagner was considered a controversial person who was either adored or hated. And often both at the same time. Mystical symbolism and anti-Semitism made him Hitler's favorite composer, but blocked the way for his music to Israel. However, neither supporters nor opponents of the composer deny his greatness as a composer. Great music from the very beginning Richard Wagner absorbs you without a trace, leaving no room for disputes and disagreements:
Franz Schubert
The Austrian composer is a musical genius, one of the best song composers. He was only 17 when he wrote his first song. In one day he could write 8 songs. During his creative life, he created more than 600 compositions based on poems by more than 100 great poets, including Goethe, Schiller and Shakespeare. That's why Franz Schubert in the top 10. Although creativity Schubert very diverse, in terms of the use of genres, ideas and reincarnations, vocal-song lyrics prevail and determine in his music. Before Schubert the song was considered an insignificant genre, and it was he who elevated it to the degree of artistic perfection. Moreover, he combined seemingly unconnected song and chamber-symphonic music, which gave rise to a new direction of lyrical-romantic symphony. Vocal-song lyrics are a world of simple and deep, subtle and even intimate human experiences, expressed not by words, but by sound. Franz Schubert lived a very short life, only 31 years old. The fate of the composer's works is no less tragic than his life. After death Schubert many unpublished manuscripts remained, stored in bookcases and drawers of relatives and friends. Even those closest to him did not know everything he wrote, and for many years he was recognized mainly only as the king of song. Some of the composer's works were published only half a century after his death. One of the most beloved and famous works Franz Schubert – "Evening Serenade":
Robert Schumann
With a no less tragic fate, the German composer is one of the best composers of the romantic era. He created amazingly beautiful music. To get an idea of 19th-century German Romanticism, just listen to "Carnival" Robert Schumann. He was able to break out of the musical traditions of the classical era, creating his own interpretation of the romantic style. Robert Schumann was gifted with many talents, and even for a long time could not decide between music, poetry, journalism and philology (he was a polyglot and freely translated from English, French and Italian). He was also an amazing pianist. And yet the main vocation and passion Schuman there was music. His poetic and deeply psychological music largely reflects the duality of the composer's nature, an outburst of passion and a retreat into the world of dreams, awareness of the vulgar reality and striving for the ideal. One of the masterpieces Robert Schumann which everyone needs to hear:
Frederic Chopin
Perhaps the most famous Pole in the world of music. Neither before nor after the composer was a musical genius of this level born in Poland. The Poles are incredibly proud of their great compatriot, and in his work, the composer often sings of his homeland, admires the beauty of landscapes, laments the tragic past, and dreams of a great future. Frederic Chopin- one of the few composers who wrote music exclusively for the piano. There are no operas or symphonies in his creative heritage, but piano pieces are presented in all their diversity. His works form the basis of the repertoire of many famous pianists. Frederic Chopin is a Polish composer who is also known as a talented pianist. He lived only 39 years, but managed to create many masterpieces: ballads, preludes, waltzes, mazurkas, nocturnes, polonaises, etudes, sonatas and much, much more. One of them - "Ballad No. 1, in G minor".
Franz Liszt
He is one of the greatest composers in the world. He lived a relatively long and surprisingly rich life, knew poverty and wealth, met love and faced contempt. In addition to talent from birth, he had a fantastic capacity for work. Franz Liszt deserved not only the admiration of connoisseurs and fans of music. Both as a composer and as a pianist, he received universal approval from European critics of the 19th century. He created over 1300 works and like Frederic Chopin preferred works for the piano. brilliant pianist, Franz Liszt he knew how to reproduce the sound of an entire orchestra on the piano, masterfully improvised, had a fantastic memory of musical compositions, he had no equal in reading notes from a sheet. He had a pathetic style of performance, which was also reflected in his music, emotionally passionate and heroically upbeat, creating colorful musical pictures and making an indelible impression on the listeners. The hallmark of the composer are piano concertos. One of these works. One of the most famous works Liszt – "Dreams of Love":
Johannes Brahms
A significant figure in the romantic period in music is Johannes Brahms. Listen and love music Brahms It is considered good taste and a characteristic sign of a romantic nature. Brahms did not write a single opera, but he created works in all other genres. special glory Brahms brought his symphonies. Already in the first works, the composer's originality is manifested, which eventually transformed into his own style. Considering all works Brahms, it cannot be said that the composer was strongly influenced by the work of his predecessors or contemporaries. And in terms of creativity Brahms often compared to Bach And Beethoven. Perhaps this comparison is justified in the sense that the work of the three great Germans represents the culmination of an entire era in the history of music. Unlike Franz Liszt life Johannes Brahms was devoid of turbulent events. He preferred quiet creativity, during his lifetime he earned recognition of his talent and universal respect, and was also awarded considerable honors. The most outstanding music in which the creative power Brahms had an especially vivid and original effect, is his "German Requiem", a work that the author created for 10 years and dedicated to his mother. In your music Brahms sings of the eternal values of human life, which lie in the beauty of nature, the art of the great talents of the past, the culture of their homeland.
Giuseppe Verdi
What is the top ten composers without?! The Italian composer is best known for his operas. He became the national glory of Italy, his work is the culmination of the development of Italian opera. His achievements and merits as a composer cannot be overestimated. Until now, a century after the death of the author, his works remain the most popular, widely performed, known to both connoisseurs and lovers of classical music.
For Verdi Drama became the most important thing in opera. The musical images of Rigoletto, Aida, Violetta, Desdemona created by the composer organically combine bright melody and depth of characters, democratic and refined musical characteristics, violent passions and bright dreams. Verdi was a real psychologist in understanding human passions. His music is nobility and power, amazing beauty and harmony, inexpressibly beautiful melodies, wonderful arias and duets. Passions boil, comedy and tragedy intertwine and merge together. Plots of operas, according to Verdi, should be "original, interesting and ... passionate, with passion above all else." And most of his works are serious and tragic, demonstrate emotional dramatic situations, and the music of the great Verdi gives expressiveness to what is happening and emphasizes the accents of the situation. Having absorbed all the best that was achieved by the Italian opera school, he did not deny operatic traditions, but reformed Italian opera, filled it with realism, and gave it the unity of the whole. At the same time, he did not declare his reform, did not write articles about it, but simply wrote operas in a new way. Triumphal procession of one of the masterpieces Verdi- opera - swept through the Italian scenes and continued in Europe, as well as in Russia and America, forcing even skeptics to recognize the talent of the great composer.
10 most famous composers in the world updated: April 13, 2019 by: Elena
Travelers Digest magazine has chosen 10 cities in the world where the most beautiful women live
On the eve of the holiday season, travel magazine Travelers Digest has compiled a ranking of cities inhabited by the most beautiful girls. For several years, the publication's experts have interviewed representatives of the stronger sex traveling around the world. Moscow took pride of place in the top ten, however, according to this study, there are places where there are more beauties.
Stockholm opens the top ten cities with beautiful women. Here, according to experts, every woman is a beauty.
“You go into any store and you see a fashion model behind the counter. And it's not in one store - it's everywhere. In addition, these women know a lot about parties and how to get and at the same time give pleasure to a partner. They are educated, sociable, friendly and have no inhibitions,” says Travelers Digest.
The top three in terms of female beauty is closed by the girls of Buenos Aires. There are a huge number of beautiful women who can not be found in any other city in Argentina. These women are always beautiful and natural.
This is followed by Bulgaria, or rather, Varna. It is here that all men's dreams can turn into reality. There is no drug law, cheap vodka, beautiful beaches and a sea of places that surprise with their natural beauty.
The girls of Varna are well-mannered, polite and well-groomed. Beauty and charm are the hallmarks of all Bulgarians.
"You can talk about the women of Los Angeles incessantly, but when you see these beauties, you will most likely be speechless," the publication notes. These women differ from American women from all other cities both in the way they look and in how many of them there are per square kilometer. It is for this reason that all Americans strive to move to California.
Among Russian women, there are not just a lot of tall blue-eyed blondes, most of them will be attentive to the opinion of a man and will try to make him feel good and comfortable. This unique combination is the main reason that many men seek to get into this city.
In Venezuela, as you know, the most winners of the Miss Universe contest, this alone suggests that there are plenty of beautiful women here. Women from Venezuela are not just beautiful - they are very easy to communicate with, and they know a lot about how to have fun.
Montreal is far from France, but it has many beauties with French charm. Montreal has many universities and colleges, the city is filled with young fresh faces, fashionably dressed girls, many of whom speak French, which is tantamount to communicating in the language of love.
A man who wants to conquer the Montreal lady is advised not only to take care of his style, but also to learn a couple of serenades in French.
Some of the most beautiful women in the world, according to those surveyed, live in Israel. Residents of Tel Aviv especially attract men with expressive big eyes, not only brown, but also intriguingly green.
“Israeli girls over the age of 18 are known to serve in the army. And this means that if you decide to cheat on her, be prepared to run into trouble. Risky, but how exciting! ”, Experts warn.
The last (but still honorable) place in the ranking is occupied by the Dutch capital. On the streets of Amsterdam, women prefer bicycles to cars. In addition to the fact that Dutch girls are very athletic, they are always fashionably dressed and quite relaxed.
“All this makes them very beautiful and makes men devote more time to beauties,” writes Travelers Digest.
Top 10 cities with the most beautiful girls
1. Stockholm, Sweden
2. Copenhagen, Denmark
3. Buenos Aires, Argentina
4. Varna, Bulgaria
5. Los Angeles, California
6. Moscow, Russia
7. Caracas, Venezuela
8. Montreal, Canada
9. Tel Aviv, Israel
10. Amsterdam, Holland
If you enter only the first characters of the name into any search engine, you will receive more than three million links to this famous composition. And this is quite understandable. This work, also known as "Bagatelle in A Minor", is probably one of the most recognizable tunes today, even if the listener does not know either its name or the name of the composer. The work was written in 1810, when Beethoven was already practically deaf. The name "Fur Elise" is still fraught with mystery. So it is still not known exactly who exactly this composition is dedicated to. Some believe that this is actually just the name "Teresa" illegibly written in the composer's drafts, namely Teresa Malfatti, the woman whom Beethoven wanted to marry, but was refused. According to other sources, it may have been the nickname of Elisabeth Röckel, an opera singer and close friend of Beethoven. One way or another, the composition "To Elise" excites the hearts of many, regardless of to whom the composer dedicated it.
"Turkish Rondo", Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Rather better known as the Turkish March, this work is an integral part of Mozart's unrivaled repertoire.
It was written in 1783 and is not really a separate work, but only the third and last movement of Sonata No. 11. The reason why the work was named that way is because of the consonance with the Turkish Janissary orchestra. Like any military marching music, "Turkish Rondo" is characterized by a powerful sound of percussion. It was quite popular not only in the 17th century, but in modern Turkey.
Hail Mary, Franz Schubert
In fact, the 28-year-old Schubert did not intend to compose such a deeply reverent religious composition commissioned by the Church. The well-known Latin prayer "Ave Maria" inspired an unknown musician to set its text to the music of Schubert many years after the appearance of the music itself. Franz Schubert originally wrote the music for an excerpt from Walter Scott's poem The Lady of the Lake. It was called "The Third Song of Ellen" and depicted the heroine of the poem, praying to the Virgin Mary for help. The success of the musical passage was so great that the composer himself could not recover from the amazement and emotions that overwhelmed him. Unfortunately, only three years remained to enjoy success - Schubert died at the age of 31.
"Moonlight Sonata", Ludwig van Beethoven
In the sunny Hungarian summer of 1801, another work by Beethoven was born, which was to become famous all over the world. Today, the name "Moonlight Sonata" is perhaps familiar to almost everyone, young and old. Initially, the composition was called "Almost Fantasy" or simply "Piano Sonata No.14 in C-sharp minor" and was dedicated to the composer's young student Countess Juliette Guacardi, with whom he was deeply in love at that time. Unfortunately, their wedding did not take place due to the disagreement of the countess's parents. And yet, that doesn't explain the song's name, does it. The "moon", appearing in the title, was once seen by the poet Ludwig Relshtab over the Swiss Lake Lucerne. Over time, the name was assigned to the melody and in this form has come down to our days. As was the case with many composers of the time, the sonata was not published until after Beethoven's death.
"Moonlight" from "Suite Bergamas" by Claude Debussy
Poetry connoisseurs will first of all recognize the poem of the same name by Paul Verlaine in the title of this work. So it is, because this work is a consequence of the inspiration of a brilliant composer by the lines of a poem by a French poet. The literal translation from French - ‘moonlight’ - speaks of the extraordinary softness and touchingness of the melody. This is a perfect example of how music should affect the soul, not the mind, which is the essence of the avant-garde idea that influenced Debussy's style at that time. The work "Moonlight" (also called "Sentimental Walk") has become so popular that the number of films in which it sounds has reached 120, among them the films "Ocean's Eleven" and "Twilight".
Impromptu Fantasy, Frederic Chopin
As you probably noticed, almost every great work was originally dedicated to someone or something. This ‘fantasy’ is no exception. The genius of romantic music Frederic Chopin decided to dedicate his composition to his close friend Julian Fontana. And it was in the hands of Fontan that the fate of the work passed after the death of Chopin. Julian published the work in 1855, disobeying the instructions of a friend who was vehemently opposed to any publication of Fantasia. There was a special reason for Chopin's reluctance to publicize his work. Some time after composing the Fantasia, Chopin analyzed it and realized that the melody was very reminiscent of both Moscheles' Impromptu and Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata. And being accused of plagiarism would be one of the worst career consequences for a 24-year-old composer of his stature.
"Wedding March", Felix Mendelssohn
No wedding march ever written was performed for 150 consecutive years at virtually every wedding ceremony, including royal ones. Undoubtedly, Mendelssohn thus left his mark on history. The first bride to walk down the aisle to the sound of this march was none other than Queen Victoria's daughter, Princess Victoria Adelaide Marie Louise. In 1858 she said yes to Friedrich Wilhelm IV, King of Prussia. However, the young Mendelssohn did not set himself such a goal when composing the work - he simply admired Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and was going to write music for it at the age of 17. In addition to "wedding popularity", this work is also considered a masterpiece of classical music.
Music... Perhaps, the word itself already evokes a lot of pleasant associations: smoothness, melodiousness, tenderness... This is exactly what classical music looks like. You can listen to it for hours online and do it completely free!
Back to the origins
Initially, music created in the era of Classicism was considered classical. This "classic" period has given modernity a lot. At that time, great composers worked, and their works, which passed through the years, overcame the test of time, survived and earned recognition from several generations at once, were called “classics”.
Classic today
Modern songs that can be downloaded from us without registration can also be attributed to the classics. Currently, the interpretation of this concept has changed somewhat. Classics are not only ancient instrumental compositions and creations of famous maestro of the past, but also many mp3 performers living today.
The main distinguishing feature is the opposition to pop music, which is designed for the general public. Classics in most cases do not have a wide audience. It is understandable and pleasing only to the elect. Do you want to make sure that you belong to this group of connoisseurs? Then we invite you to listen to a free track directly on our website. Who knows, this discovery may be a real find for you or just a useful experience!
