- Describe at least three things you learned during The Tristan Effect program. Avoid repeating what others have already said. Then describe your impression of or reaction to the music. This entry should be around 15 sentences long. And as always be creative, insightful, entertaining, and informative.
- If you were unable to attend The Tristan Effect, write about an aspect of your art history project that you have not yet written about. This should also be 15 sentences.
This blog is due no later than midnight Novemeber 11.
Kate Matthews P3
ReplyDelete1.) I learned that Wagner had a lover who he couldn't be with.
2.) This inspired the Tristan und Isolde opera.
3.) Writers like Mark Twain were inspired by Wagner
The overture felt like it captured one moment of emotion and stretched it out really well, so that you could feel for such a long time. When the woman talked at the end about how Wagner was capturing the emotions of one person and making it so everyone could feel it, I felt like that really summarized the music from Tristan und Isolde. Emotional. That is how I would describe the music. I'm not articulating myself very well, all of my thoughts have left me. Anyway, I really liked how the composer used dynamics to convey the mood and feeling.
Arthur Gulledge
ReplyDeleteP 4
I greatly enjoyed but was a little confused by The Tristan Effect. As always, the music and the orchestra was the best part of the presentation. I was able to stay awake because I listen to the classical music station in the car, and at home by tuning into it on my portable radio. I was wondering how the original symphony was performed, was it only for rich people, was it just for fun, and only Wagner heard it. I also wondered how, if there were people listening , how did they know about the story being the music, did Wagner tell it as the symphony was playing, or was it like an opera, with someone singing for the characters, I don’t know, and I wished they answered that at an educational presentation about Tristan und Isolde. I was also confused why there were actors on stage reading lines, when there was a huge screen that could fill its place. I was also wondering who each actor was, as some of them changed between characters, but didn’t’ tell who they were. I felt like they should either use the screen to say who everyone was and time period it was supposed to be, or don’t have a screen at all. The opera lady was good, but I always hate how I can’t understand what they’re saying, even when I somewhat know German. I did like how they showed the German word träumen and have it fade into the English word dream, but I felt that could’ve been done more. I learned that Wagner was very influential to the music world. I learned that Wagner used a new chord that other music writers used later in their own works. I also learned that there was much criticism to the Tristan und Isolde story being too sensual and sexual to the critics at the time. They said the story glorified love, which I think wasn’t good in a fancy symphony at the time. The actors could’ve leaned some of their lines, as that could’ve made them more expressional, and looked at us, even a little. I like symphonies, but as a whole I didn’t like how the actors broke into the beautiful music to read about how the music was beautiful.
Isabelle Carson
ReplyDeletePeriod 3
One thing that I learned during The Tristan Effect program was that many famous composers admired Richard Wagner such as Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss. Writers such as Mark Twain were also inspired by Wagner's work. I learned that the Tristan and Isolde opera is actually inspired by Wagner's personal life. He had a lover and they could not be together.
I was very impressed by the music. I thought that it sounded beautiful; I even got goose bumps a few times. The whole thing was set up well. How they read from Wagner's personal diary and then accompanied it with music from the Tristan and Isolde opera. I liked that they also described the Tristan Chord, and how at the time, this was very new and eye opening. It was interesting to see the reviews of the Tristan and Isolde opera and other people’s opinions of it. The few lines from the opera that they had on the screen were beautiful and the music described the mood well. The Seattle Symphony summarized the Tristan and Isolde opera very well. The story line of the opera actually made a lot of sense. Overall the music was very emotional and dramatic. I enjoyed this performance very much.
The Tristan Effect was the first symphony I have ever been to. I really enjoyed it! The opening song was very slow, yet beautiful. It was amazing how well everyone played together. The waves in the background on the screen were a nice effect. It really tied together with the music. The text on the screen really added to my understanding of the music. In addiction to the text on the screen, the actors added an interesting spin to the performance. They outlined what different types of artists sounded like. It was also interesting to hear about the origin of the pieces of art. Then, when the music picked up in pace, I really began to be captivated by its beat. Although it was difficult to understand the story line, and what the characters were doing. I am glad I got to go to this performance with my classmates.
ReplyDeleteJace Brandmeier
ReplyDeletePeriod 4
So, 3 things that I learned at the Tristan effect. We’ll I learned that it was about Tristan and Isolde. I also learned that it happened a long time ago. Finally I learned that there was an end of a note and it was called the Tristan something but I can’t remember. But basically it was a good way to end a song. But overall I didn’t really understand the symphony. The music was very well done. But I really had no idea what was going on. The words on the screen were kind of random, and I didn’t understand why they were there. When the 4 people were talking, they made sense. They had some funny comments. They sort of explained what was happening. I thought that the Benaroya Hall looked very nice. I also thought that the layout of the stage was good. The conductor was very into the performance and made a lot of quick moves. All in all I thought that the music was good, but I really didn't understand the performance.
Jessica Bruce
ReplyDeletePeriod 5
Things I learned:
1. There is actually a dissident chord named the Tristan chord
2. The symphony was very controversial at the time
3. There are different strengths of resolution
I really enjoyed the music of this performance. The dramatic dynamics and the clear and precise sound made this performance really strong. I also liked how each performer was so committed to the piece in their focus, facial expressions, and movement. It was really cool to see these performers so involved in the beautiful music they were making. Overall, this wasn’t my favorite performance; I didn’t like how they kept stopping to talk about the piece. The unresolved chord just died during these breaks and it really took away from the effect of the unresolved chord. Instead of leaving the audience in anticipation for the resolution, the breaks took away from my focus on the music. I thought the symphony did an amazing job, but I was un impressed by the complete performance.
Madison Ferris
ReplyDeletePeriod: 4
3 things I learned from the Tristan Effect were, that Wagner's music was of the polyphonic style. That caught my attention, because I am studying the Italian Renaissance for our art project. And many of the most famous composers used polyphonic style. Secondly, I learned that different notes are used to convey different emotions and different scenes. Each note has a unique sound, that enhances the intensity of the scene. And lastly, I learned that some of the greatest classical authors were inspired by Wagner. This was my first symphony I'd ever been to. I thought Benaroya Hall was absolutely stunning!!!! I think just about everything in Benaroya was made out of wood. It was gorgeous. You could hear the quality of the acoustics in Benaroya too. I personally had a really difficult time following what the words were about on the screen about Isolde& Tristan. However, the music was flawless and so beautiful. I could hear the emotion in their playing, and they were synchronized to a tee. I really enjoyed the moving waves on the screen too, I thought that added a nice touch. One thing I didn't like about the symphony, was that there were actors, a opera singer, a speaker. It was a little too much. I wish it was just the music, more. But it was a nice time& performance overall! A lot of talent was present for sure.
Riley Schroeder
ReplyDeletePeriod 3
The Tristan Effect was definitely the most interesting performance that we've seen yet in my opinion. I found the way they presented it to be very intriguing, and i loved the symphonies performance. I learned some different things throughout this show that i never would have guessed. It did not occur to me how controversial that this symphony was. I know that a lot of music, shows, and other forms of art are seen as being controversial when they first come out, but for some reason this just didn't strike me as being the kind of performance that would cause issues. I also had never heard of Tristan before, so it was surprising to hear how many different people had been influenced by it. I also enjoyed learning about the back story of Wagner and his lover which added to the overall emotions of the show. I've said it about most performances before that i didn't know what to expect going into the show, but this time was even more different. Based on what had been described in class, i just had a different impression of what would be happening. It was cool how there were the announcers and speakers standing behind the symphony and narrating the show. Along with that it was cool how there were the words being shown on the screen giving even more information about what was happening. I found it to be a very cool blend of different media styles creating a nice overall experience. The symphony did an amazing job of playing all the different pieces, and i enjoyed the different styles and feelings that came from the different songs. I really enjoyed seeing this show, and it was cool to be in Benaroya hall for the first time.
Maiah Swigert
ReplyDeletePeriod 3
The Tristan Effect was .. very different. It was not at all what I was expecting when I thought of a symphony. Of course, there's the orchestra, but I didn't think there'd be people speaking or a woman singing opera. I didn't quite keep up with what was going on. The story didn't really start to make sense until the very end. I thought the music was absolutely beautiful and Benaroya Hall is gorgeous! This was the first symphony I've ever been to, and I look forward to viewing more. Twas a great overall experience. Three things I learned from the symphony/story are 1) there's an actual chord called the Tristan Chord, 2) Wagner was one of Mark Twains inspirations, and 3) the story is basically told from Wagners personal life.... he had a lover but they couldn't be together.
Michael Stiles
ReplyDeletePeriod 3
The musical drama The Tristan Effect played by the Seattle Symphony was an absolutely great performance. I learned three things from this performance, one it was written by Richard Wagner, two it is composed into just three acts and lastly his inspiration for writing this piece was from an affair he had with a lady named Mathilde. The design and layout of the theater itself was shockingly beautiful, the acoustics were so great that you could hear a whisper from a few rows away, this was a plus and a minus for me. I was surprised to find out that one of my closest friends was seated right next to me, I would like to know who did the seating arrangement so I can thank them. Going into this performance I was optimistic of how I would like the musical drama because of the last performance of Much Ado being so enjoyable. I think Schindler did us right by making us go to the Tristan Effect and the fact that it only lasted 80 minutes was great too. I am both happy and sad that were taking a breaking from going to the performances and id like to take this time off to reflect on what I have seen and better understanding the true meaning within the plays, operas and musical dramas.
Andrew Park
ReplyDeletePeriod 3
Prompt #9
After watching the performance of The Tristan Effect(Tristan Und Isolde), one thing I learned was one of Richard Wagner's messages. Wagner wrote this piece of music to show why death in a romantic world is not a grieving moment. Death is where an individual enters a world of happiness. Another significant info I obtained was that symphonies always have a story or poetry behind it despite the fact that singing was not a major factor. It's found through the tone from the composed piece of music. I noticed a pattern where the music starts quiet and the tone builds up. Every time I hear that part, I notice that the beginning starts with a regular natural setting and then a plot as the music's tone increases. Another thing I learned from the symphony was that Wagner composed it to show the meaning of life. According to the performance, life is melancholy. Tristan and Isolde were characters of melancholy, who eventually transpire into a better afterlife after falling in love. I also find that life is a stage where an individual works their way into a better afterlife after achieving their goal in a world of melancholy. Overall, I truly enjoyed my first visit to a symphony. I enjoy the musical tone that brings me into a different environment. The music made it feel like a quiet and beautiful setting in nature. This performance also changed my view on the aspect of death with an understanding that death is just part of nature. I would rate this performance with an A.
Mimi Gerhardt, Period 4
ReplyDeleteI've been to many performances at Benaroya Hall, and this was definitely the most interesting show I've been to. I've never been to one like it! I was actually very surprised as to how short it was, as well. I was half expecting the ending to be the start of intermission! After seeing this performance, I learned a handful of new knowledge. Firstly, I never knew that there was a specific chord named the Tristan Chord, making the sound be just a little bit off. I personally like the sound. I'm not sure what it is, but it just sounds really odd and I love it. The next thing I learned from this performance was that Wagner happened to be one of Mark Twain's inspirations. To me, that's something I never would have expected. It's crazy seeing one incredibly famous composer inspire a someone who is now a highly respected author. Lastly, I learned that the Tristan Chord uses a harmony and polyphony sound. This truly sparked my interest, considering that my group is learning about the Italian Renaissance, when many composers loved to use that style as well. Polyphonic means to produce many sounds simultaneously, making it sound as though there's many voices. Overall, I really liked this symphony/opera type performance. I really wish we had more shows at Benaroya Hall this year!
Desirae Lopes
ReplyDeletePeriod 3
I learned that this story is about love and Wagner's personal life. Also, I learned that there is a specific chord that changed the way music is written. Lastly I learned that many current artist's are inspired by Wagner. This was the first symphony I have ever been to. I thought it was slow and difficult to stay awake in. Having said that, I do appreciate the music and talent being conveyed before me. It is just not my cup of tea. What I did like about the symphony was the words on the screen. Also, it was helpful how the four people talked to narrate different critics and Wagner. I liked how interactive the mistro was. He seemed to make the music dance. This is not my favorite form of live theater. I look forward to seeing more plays and operas in the future.
Alison Mowry
ReplyDeletePeriod 4
Until today I had never been to a symphony before. Personally, I didn't enjoy it as much as going to a play, but I found it to be a good experience. One aspect that caught my attention right away was how passionate and precise the conductor was, and how the musicians followed his lead. I loved how one could tell a story through music rather than physically telling it, or acting it out through a play. I found it to be more moving in a sense. I also appreciated the screen above the orchestra that told the story as it went on. The background of the screen also tied in with the music seeing as it was very soft and delicate looking rather than being something that was more bold. Although the story line was confusing to me, I still found it to be a good experience. It's always exciting attending performances like these that I've never been too even if I don't always quite understand what is going on. In addition to the music I thought the way the opera was tied into the performance was done very well, and the singer was very talented. I don't always take into account the amount of energy and endurance it takes a person to accomplish something like that, and it still amazes me that I can hear them clearly even when sitting towards the back of the room. Overall I enjoyed myself and thought the performance was very well done.
Alex Rees
ReplyDeletePeriod 3
Today was my first symphony, as it was for many of us. A couple things that I learned from today's symphony was that this was about Wagner's personal life. Also there are 3 different strengths of resolution. And finally the symphony is very controversial.The music was like a roller coaster ride for me. It went up and down in intensity and pace. Seeing the mistro lead the symphony was like seeing a quarterback leading his team. He is the most energetic and most seen. For his intensity and passion to lead his team. It was like he was a performance just by himself. The writing behind the symphony was also helpful and added another dimension to the music and how you thought about it. Over all this was a new experience for me and it was a good one to say the least! I enjoyed it very much and I hope to see another symphony again!
Laney McFarland
ReplyDeletePeriod 4
The three things i learned was if you do not here the emotion in the music written by Richard Wagner, you don't have any creativity. He inspired many great works of art not just music but visual art as well.The music was absolutely brilliant, very well balanced with sound and rhythm. I also learned how he conveyed such emotion was from his own personal experiences he had. He wrote the Tristan effect from his affair he had with a girl name Mathilde Wesendonck. And finally the last thing i learned was the Tristan effect is actually a cord which i cant help but find really odd. I have to say that was really interesting, the only thing id really change was how confusing it was going back and forth between his reality and his fictional fantasy world. Also i thought it was weird listening to the acoustics.
Elena Wagar
ReplyDelete4 per.
Romanesque architecture is based on Roman architectural elements. It is the rounded Roman arch that is the literal basis for structures built in this style. The Roman Empire are ruins of Roman aqueducts and buildings, most of them exhibiting arches as part of the architecture. When Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 Europe began to take its first steps out of the “Dark Ages”. The remains of Roman civilization were seen all over the continent, and legends of the great empire would have been passed down through generations. So when Charlemagne wanted to unite his empire and validate his reign, he began building churches in the Roman style. These early examples may be referred to as pre-Romanesque. Romanesque cathedrals from the early Middle Ages are solid, massive, impressive churches that are often still the largest structure in many towns.In Britain, the Romanesque style became known as “Norman” because the major building scheme in the 11th and 12th centuries by William the Conqueror, who invaded Britain in 1066 from Normandy in northern France. The Normans were the descendants of Vikings – Norse, or north men who had invaded this area over a century earlier.Romanesque ceilings and roofs were often made of wood and the decoration they use geometric shapes.
One of the things I learned while after seeing The Tristan Effect was that it was an actual chord. I just thought it was the name of this performance. Another thing I learned was that Wagner inspired people such as Mark Twain and other writers. The last thing I learned was that The Tristan Effect was essentially derived from Wagner's life . I found the play to be pretty hard to follow. I didn't realize all of the components that were involved in this performance. I wasn't expecting there to be narrators or singers. I was prepared for there to be only musicians. It was a nice break rather than only having music for 85 minutes. The back screen with the many pictures was a nice effect. I thought it was interesting they had people telling the story as well as narration on the screen. All of the music was all very impressive. I'm sure all of the musicians are very talented to be able to play this music. However, like the Daughter of the Regiment, it wasn't really something I was interested in. I completely respect and recognize their talent but it is not something I would go and see again. It was definitely a new experience.
ReplyDeleteBryia Madison
ReplyDeletePeriod 3
The Tristan Affect was certainly different. I was very confused when the actors started speaking. I must have completely missed them being on stage because when the first actor started speaking I actually jumped in my seat. I was a bit confused by their role, though. They spoke of the Tristan effect and also Wagner, but they also told a story. It was hard for me to figure out what was happening. The multimedia was also a bit odd. Was it supposed to show samples of the Tristan effect? It worked well in showing the different chords but I got confused by the quotes it portrayed. I liked the backgrounds that it had. The landscapes and architecture was pretty to look at for sure. The music was also very beautiful. I couldn't believe that such a pretty sound was being produced right in front of me. Overall, it wasn't something that I particularly enjoyed, but it was a good experience.
Ashley Barnett
ReplyDeleteP.3
From the Tristan presentation I learned that I actually enjoy symphonies. I like how they took time to explain the significance of the Tristan cord in the beginning of the presentation. I also liked how they included parts of the composer’s life in it. I thought it was very interesting how they read parts of his journal because that seemed to make the Tristan effect more personal. I like how they introduced the Tristan cord as the composers love song to a girl that was very interesting. I also really think that the concept of the Tristan cord is interesting because the cord is a metaphor for real like because you never know that last note until the very end when it’s all over. And the anticipation of the cord is like real life because of the stress and tension it can build. I also liked how they included the reviews in the show. It was interesting to see how people responded to the piece when it just came out. I thought it was funny that at first they really didn’t like it, and then later they loved it. Although I did wish we could listen to the whole piece through because when it was divided up into section I felt like it did lose some of its impact. But the presentations that interrupted the piece were necessary to fully appreciate it. Without those I defiantly think I would have been lost and the presentation did add to the overall understanding of it. I think the presentation was a really good presentation for the beginner symphony attender. Overall I learned a lot from the presentation and I really appreciated the music.
Grace Nelson
ReplyDeletePeriod 3
I found The Tristan Effect quite interesting. I learned that Wagner came up with some type of musical note, symphonies don’t really have any acting, and that conductors are a big part of the entertainment. At first I wasn’t quite sure how I could sit for an hour and a half listening to an orchestra, but I actually found it to be quite enjoyable. Although, I found the people talking confusing. It seemed like at first they were telling the story but then it seemed like they were talking as if they were Wagner. Also, they would be talking and at the same time there were different words being projected on the screen which allowed me to lose a little bit of focus. Besides that, I found the music and sound quality to be extraordinary. There were many times that I felt chills. I thought the screen added to the drama. I have never seen a conductor get so into the music before, he was awesome. I thought that the piano playing was really pretty as well. I think one of the main reasons why I liked this performance was because it was nothing like anything I have ever seen or heard. I was very engaged the entire time because the whole experience was very new for me. I can’t wait to see the next symphony and notice the differences and similarities to The Tristan Effect.
Mack Ohnemus
ReplyDeletePeriod 3
Honestly, I was not a huge fan on The Tristan Effect. The beginning was wonderful, with the great music, but soon after I became disconnected. The four people talking were very confusing to me, and did little to help me understand. Although I did not enjoy this symphony the best, I did learn a few things. For one, Major writers and composers have been influenced by Wagner. Some examples would include Mark Twain and Richard Strauss. Another thing I learned is that the original piece by Wagner was based of of his personal life. I think that when writers or any other type of artist does this, the end product comes out much better. A third thing I learned was that there is actually a chord called the Tristan chord. I'm sure many musically inclined people knew about this, but to most of us, and me, its new. My overall first experience to both a symphony and Benaroya Hall was mixed. The hall itself is just beautiful and I am glad I get to experience it a couple times this year. Although this symphony was just ok in my mind, it was the talking that ruined it for me. I think if there was just more music by itself, I would have enjoyed it much more. I hope our next symphony appeals to me more, as I find the music very beautiful.
Gracie Legg
ReplyDeletePeriod 3
The Tristan Effect was the first symphony I have ever been to. I thought It was pretty cool to be able to sit there and listen to music and read the board that told the story in a slideshow. It was also cool having people talk in the background of the music and they were a part of the story. It was a really good experience. I personally still like the first play we went to. It was really funny. And I like comedy better than anything else. But the music yesterday was so beautiful and relaxing yesterday.It was so calming and it was completely stress free. I really enjoyed it. I wouldn't mind attending another symphony. It made me appreciate older music a little more than I already did. I thought that the orchestra did a really great job playing the music. That must be really hard because so many people have to work together to create one thing. And if one person messes up it could mess up everything for everyone. So I gained a lot more respect for people that play music. I could tell they worked really hard and they put it together so well!
Maddy Nehme
ReplyDeletePeriod 3
The first thing I learned from watching the Tristan Effect was that Wagners music was considered to be part of the polyphonic style. The second thing I learned is that many different famous artists were greatly inspired by Wagners work, for example Mark Twain. The third thing I learned was that the relationship between Tristan and Isolde was actually inspired by Wagners own life, he had a loved one that he couldn't be with. The first ten minutes of the play really interested me, the music was beautiful and I really liked it. It reminded me of other pieces I used to play on the piano. But after that things went downhill for me and I didn't really enjoy the symphony much after that. Once the speakers started talking, and there were quotes written up on the screen I got really lost, and it became quite confusing. I even noticed a few people around me who weren't with the high school sleeping in their chairs! I do think it was all well put together, and the actors did a good job, and the musicians were wonderful, it just wasn't my favorite performance and I probably wouldn't recommend it to a friend.
John Ross
ReplyDeletePeriod 4
The Tristan Effect was the first symphony I have ever been to. I really enjoyed it! The opening song was very slow, yet beautiful. It was amazing how well everyone played together. The waves in the background on the screen were a nice effect. It really tied together with the music. The text on the screen really added to my understanding of the music. In addiction to the text on the screen, the actors added an interesting spin to the performance. They outlined what different types of artists sounded like. It was also interesting to hear about the origin of the pieces of art. Then, when the music picked up in pace, I really began to be captivated by its beat. Although it was difficult to understand the story line, and what the characters were doing. I am glad I got to go to this performance with my classmates.
Mark Gibbons
ReplyDeletePeriod 4
Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood is a very interesting topic with lots to learn. It was founded in 1848 by three guys. They originally went to the Royal Academy but dropped out.They did not want to follow rules of the Royal Academy. They wanted to create a new type of artwork. What I think is most interesting about them is that they all have different skill sets. They can all paint but one of them writes poems and the other one is a sculptor. They where able to come together and form a group that has everything in it. They rebelled against the l art of the time and started to do their own paintings. There style was a lot more classy and elegant way of painting. The group introduced the new style to the world and it caught on eventually. Overall, the group introduced a great new style of artwork to the world. To this day, people are still trying to paint how they did back in the 1800s.
Arezu Abdollmohammadi
ReplyDeletePeriod 4
The Tristan Effect was the first symphony i have attended. The music was absolutely amazing. I love orchestral music and it was very cool to be able to see people play such amazing music live. I learned that Wagner used diatonic notes in his music causing a dark sound, almost uncomfortable to the ears. I also learned that all the music actually had a story to it. I never knew that music could have such a detailed story to it. I also learned what the Tristan cord was. Overall it was an amazing experience for it being my first symphony. I loved watching the way the violinist played their violins and how their bows were in sync. I also was humored by the conductor and the way he got so into his baton and waving it around. After this, I do want to attend more symphony's because its something I found i really enjoy. It would be a great way to expose myself more to classical music and symphonies.
Kristina Lebakken
ReplyDeletePer. 4
Like almost everyone, this is the first symphony I have attended as well. I was expecting to just watch a bunch of people playing the violin. I wasn't expecting the people to talk. I also didn't think that there would be the screen helping to narrate what is going on. That helped me to notice the different meanings in the sound. That is something I learned, that his music was made to have a story to it. This wasn't my favorite performance because is was kind of boring to me, that type of music makes me tired. I definitely appreciate the talent though. I can't even play any instrument, so watching it be played that well was definitely cool to see. I liked watching the beginning and just listening but I think it got boring when the performers started to talk about his work. I would have rather just listened to the music. Overall this was a great performance and the talent was amazing. But I don't feel the need to go to another one. I am glad I went though.
chris root
ReplyDeleteperiod 3
Three things I learned about the symphony: 1. I didn't know that the symphony was called Tristan und Isolde. 2. It was composed between 1857 and 1859. 3. referred to the work not as an opera, but called it "eine Handlung" I didn't really like the performance as much as i thought i would because i thought it was too slow. The music was interesting and peaceful, but it was slow, making me want to fall asleep. Once the speakers started talking, i started to doze off. I fell asleep for a good 5 minutes, but then i realized that i should pay attention. Overall, i give the performance a good review, cause it was interesting and it was good music, it was just really slow and made me want to go to bed.
Abbey Folsom
ReplyDeleteperiod 3
Baroque
Baroque is overlapped with Mannerism and Rococo. One of the overlapping artists of Mannerism and Baroque is Caravaggio or Michelangelo Merisi. He was more of a religious artist who painted many magnificent paintings like Supper at Emmaus and Beheading of Saint John the Baptist. Rembrandt and Bernini were two artists who wanted to express their concern with the psychological motivation and response of the viewer. Ferdinand Bol was one of Rembrandt's student who was lesser known. There was much controversy over who actually painted Jacob's Dream. Rembrandt finally admitted that it was Bol who actually painted it. Gerad ter Borch was an amazing artist who showed texture fantastically in all of his paintings. He would make the satins shiny and paint the shadows of people and emphasized the body language of the person he was painted to express even more emotion in his paintings. He painted The Parental Admonition and the Swearing of the Oath of Ratification of the Treaty of Munster. Francesco Borromini was an architect during the Baroque era. He was adventurous in his architecture with curved walls and building facades that were deeply concaved and boldly convex. One of his buildings was the Chapel of Saint Ivo for the University of Rome. Domenichino or Domenico Zampieri was big on the classicizing style which was a big concept with Bolognese's students. He painted the fresco of Scenes of the Life of Saint Cecilia at the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi.
Lily Kristjanson
ReplyDeletePeriod 3
Many schools of the arts were created during the Northern Renaissance. An example would be the Burges school. It is located in an area of Western Belgium. It was founded by Jan Van Eyck. Jan Van Eyck was an extremely popular Flemish artist of the Northern Renaissance. The main focus of this school was art with a Flemish influence. Most notably meaning the art was rich in color. The city of Bruges was destroyed by a river flood, somewhat quickly after the Burges school was created. As a result of the flood, the school was forced to move inland to Antwerp. Another art school of the Northern Renaissance was the Danube school. It was founded by both German and Austrian artists. Students of the school took inspiration from the beautiful landscape around the Danube River. The work of this school also had a greater focus on the emotion of the human figures in their paintings.
Sophea Thach
ReplyDeletePeriod 4
I was expecting this symphony to be much more entertaining. But it wasn't. The Tristan effect was just an orchestra playing and there was a big screen with images and words popping up at times. I also didn't expect there to be speakers talking but there was. There were times where I missed what the words were saying on the screen or what the speakers were saying. And I just didn't understand the whole thing. The Tristan effect seemed to be dark and emotional. It was written by Wagner. I learned there was a chord called the Tristan chord. There were times when the orchestra playing was way too slow or too fast and heavily. In the beginning it started slow and at the end it was dark and heavy and loud. I learned that Tristan and Isolde were like lovers. And in the end Tristan died but then he came back to life.
This week we went to see the Tristan Effect which is a symphony preformed by the Seattle symphony. This was my first opportunity to go to a symphony. I enjoyed certain aspects of the performance like the actual music. The music was so clear and crisp, it sounded a lot better than music with headphones. I did not expect the talking throughout the symphony. I preferred to just listen to the music because that was really really great the talking just seemed to pull me out of the music which i did not like. I learned that this was written by Richard Wagner pronounced with a V because hes German. I believe it said it was composed into three acts. From what I heard in class it was the most important music from the opera. Overall, I enjoyed this performance more than the opera but less than the two plays. For me I like language and when people are acting something out with music its easier to grasp what the point is rather than listening to music and trying to get a general impression of whats going on by the mood.
ReplyDeleteThe Tristan Effect was not what I was expecting at all. I was expecting a lot more emphasis on listening to the music. I have never been to a symphony before so that’s what I thought the Tristan Effect would be like. Instead I felt that the Tristan Effect did not focus on the music very much. They put more focus into the story behind the Tristan Effect. By having the four different people talk about the story it was very confusing. I felt that the main part of the show was revolved around them talking and the music was in the background. I thought that the media presentation was very interesting though! I liked it especially at the beginning with the waves and the waves were going along to the music. After that the music almost became lost behind the presentation and the talking. Yet the story overall was very interesting. About the love of his life who he couldn’t be with. I thought Benaroya Hall was beautiful though and the Chihuly glass was amazing! Overall, I would have loved to have heard more of the wonderful music and less of the story.
ReplyDeleteSarah Porter
ReplyDeletePer 4
Going in to see “The Tristan Effect” I was not sure what to expect. We had talked about the performance a little in class but it was still hard to predict what it would really be like. During the performance it was extremely hard for me to follow what was going on. I did learn a lot about the music in “Tristan and Isolde”. I learned about how the music is specifically arranged and played from start to finish. The music that we got to hear was definitely impressive. It’s amazing how such a large group of musicians can play music together so in sync. However, it was very hard to listen to the music while at the same time listening to the speakers talk about the plot of the opera, looking at the slideshow, and reading the text on the screen all at the same time. Overall, I honestly did not enjoy the performance as much as I had hoped I would.
Taylor Ingrum
ReplyDeletePeriod 3
The Tristan Effect was by far one of the unique performances that I have been to. I was not expecting the dialogue throughout the performance or the lines that went along with the music on the screen. I also was not expecting to like the symphony was much as I did. While I thought the performance was very different, I still learned a few things:
1. Tristan influenced a lot of other people
2. Wagner had a lover that he couldn't be with
3. The symphony was composed in 1857-1859
Before this play, I had never heard of Tristan. Hearing how many people he influenced like Mark Twain, for example was very surprising to me. I found myself very interested in the emotional captivity that I found myself in from how powerful the music was. I felt the sadness when the narrator spoke of her own sadness at the end of the performance. I found it cool that I was able to be so connected with a symphony like I was, because I never would have thought I would be. Overall, I thought the performance was wonderful. I really enjoyed the music and could see myself listening to it while doing homework or falling asleep. Banoroya Hall was a beautiful location for the symphony. I thought it had a great vibe and added to the overall beauty of the performance.
Ashley Glinn
ReplyDeletePeriod 3
Before attending the symphony, I was a little hesitant as to whether I would enjoy the performance or not, but I was proven completely wrong and I absolutely loved it! I learned that the composer, Richard Wagner was German and that he had written The Tristan Effect into three separate acts, all in three different locations as he continued to move from house to house. I also learned that he had written this song for his love, Isolde. I found the screen with the words to be a bit distracting because they were just broken sentences that would linger for too long so I could never follow what it was trying to say. However, I love that the four speakers gave background information about the imaginary chord that Wagner used in such an uncomfortable way, making this piece so infamous. The conducter was so engaged with the symphony, I loved his intensity and he was able to lead the musicians perfectly. The Tristan Effect itself was very dark at times and very dramatic as the music would linger to a slow murmer, filling the room with the deep vibrations coming from the bass section, a long pause would appear, and then it was as if the entire stage came alive again, climaxing with an intense roar of violins, percussion, piano and the other instruments used to create such a captivating song. I loved the passion that was radiating throughout each musician as their bows moved together in sync, and I could see the love and dedication that each musician had for music while they played. I found the talking to be somewhat irritating at times because they would just pause randomly in between the performance multiple times, but overall the speakers, orchestra, and text on the screen mixed together well to create a memorable and educational performance. I am definitely more open to attending symphonies now that I have experienced one for myself!
Brandon Penoyer Period 3
ReplyDeleteThree things I learned: #1 The Tristan chord, and the opera itself, was taken harshly at first. Extremely so. #2 Afterwards, a large amount of people were amazed with Tristan und Isolde, enamored with the music and using versions of the famous chord in their work. #3 Very famous writers such as Mark Twain wrote about the effect the opera had on them, giving it much more popularity.
At first, I was rather confused by the presentation. The music started with the famous chord, and soon others started speaking though I didn’t recognize as who. As it progressed, it was revealed the main speaker was acting as Wagner, and the rest fell into place. The music matched the moods the speakers portrayed, as well as the words written on the screen which I could only assume were words from the original opera. And I believe that even alone, the music is moving. The Tristan Chord's effect really earns it's reputation, almost leaving a lingering anxiety each time it's played, until finally becoming finished at the very end. I was greatly impressed, not expecting the chord to truly have the same effect even when I was told to expect it.
Taryn Riegel per 4
ReplyDeleteI learned that there is a chord named the Tristan chord. It is a dissonant chord. I learned that Mark Twain was involved and wrote about this effect. I also learned about all of the other music that used this chord and was influenced by it into the 21st century and today.
I am doing my project on romanticism, so Tristan und Isolde came up in my powerpoint. Attending the Tristan Effect did help me out a lot. I was provided with information that will help out my musical career as well. All of the musicians did a fabulous job conveying their emotions in the music with dynamics. I really enjoyed watching the pianist. What made the piano part really amazing to me was that the slide show was synced with what the pianist was playing when she showed examples of chords. That allowed me to follow along with what she was playing, and understand this chord a lot better. This was an overall goo educational experience for me as I am not very aware of Wagner. I am glad I was able to experience this and enhance my knowledge of music!
Campbell Gunnell
ReplyDeletep4
honestly at this point pretty much everything has been said so there will not be many new things in this post, however i will try to put an interesting spin on what i learned. first of all i hate it when people stop the music so that they can talk about. i didn't know how much i disliked this until sunday. the music was great and i would be really enjoying it, then it would come to a close( something else i learned) and they would talk for ten minutes and it just put me in a bad mood. next time i just want to sit and enjoy the music. i also learned about the tristan chord. i thought it was very interesting how a single cord could have such a profound effect on a culture. thry made this big fues about how these simple changes could usher in a new form of music. i also found out that old world aristocracy did not appreciate sexual references in their theaters. i found this very amusing because so many aspects of their society was built on roman beliefs. and Romans held sex in such high regard that some of their theater performances just turned into giant orgy's. just thought that was kind of hypocritical.
Danielle Knapik
ReplyDeletePeriod 3
The Tristan Effect was a little different than I had expected. I thought that it was going to be a full symphony, but it was more a combination of teaching, spoken word, and musical pieces. I was most intrigued by the piece played for a few minutes at the opening of the symphony, I thought the combination of instruments and sounds of it overall were really impressive. I learned the story of the Tristan Effect opera and what the story is. Though we heard a very condensed version, I was able to learn the main story line of the opera. I was interested in the how the production worked and thought the incorporation of multi-medias was really cool. The way that they used story telling, music, songs, piano pieces and video made the experience really wholesome. I would enjoy seeing another production such as this one because it kept your interest using so many different means of entertainment.
Byron Murray
ReplyDeletePeriod 4.
Before going to the Tristan Effect I didn't think that the performance would be very good or entertaining at all. After watching the Tristan Effect I would say that my opinion changed a little bit from what it originally was. I thought it was cool how they incorporated the presentation and the people talking into the performance and I feel like that made it unique. I liked the fact that it was a symphony that was able to incorporate more than just the sounds of instruments and add in visuals along with the music. The music that was played was pretty good in my opinion despite the fact that I usually don't enjoy that particular type of music. Also with the incorporation of the people who were talking it helped me learn more about the composer and not just that particular performance. It was very interesting to learn that the composer wrote the opera because he loved a person he couldn’t be with. It was also cool to learn about all of the people that the opera he made had an influence on and how it influenced them. Although I don’t believe that I would want to see something like that again because I don’t really like just sitting and listening to music. If I were to go to a play or opera I would prefer to see the whole thing acted out instead of just reading words that were projected on a screen and having to imagine what it going on. The only time I would recommend someone going to one of these performances is if they really were into that type of music and it was their thing, otherwise I probably wouldn’t recommend it to someone else. Overall despite the fact that it was just a symphony it was pretty good for what it was and they did many things that I thought were cool and new.
Evyn Anderson
ReplyDeleteP4
My art history period is the Medieval period. Through research it is proving to be increasingly interesting. I knew next to nothing about medieval art before this project. One era of the medieval period was the Romanesque era. The Romanesque style is most prevalent among architecture. A sub category of Romanesque architecture is Hiberno-Romanesque. This characterizes simple rectangular buildings with carved details. These buildings were typically chapels and churches as the medieval period in general dealt heavily with religion. In some cases there were extremely detailed carvings such as animal and human heads. Animals were very symbolic during this time period.
Taggert Rose
ReplyDeletep.3
I didn't like The Tristan effect what so ever. I thought it was incredibly boring and found the music to be repetative. Sure i have respect for the music and performers but it just wasn't my cup of tea. While i was struggling to pay attention to the slides and the info being presented, i learned a few things. Firstly, Wagner's music inspired countless artists after his time. I also learned that a symphony is also called a Tristan. Lastly, i learned that the symphony was written by Richard Wagner. One thing that hindered my experience was the people that i was seated next to... There were 3 elderly ladies, 1 on my left, and 2 on my right. All 3 of them seemed to have trouble breathing and were constantly making odd sounds because of it. On top of that, one of the old ladies to my left was playing with her denchers which was frickin DISGUSTING. With that said, you can probably understand why i had some difficulties focusing on the already boring enough symphony. The only thing i really liked come to think of it was the speakers. They had very clear voices and sounded all old and wise. It's too bad i didn't understand half of what they were saying. Anyways, overall it was an odd and unique experience. I don't regret going but i certainly wouldn't do it again and especially out of my own free will... good day