The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Deep Purple

 

                                                                Malcolm Arnold, conductor

 

                                                                               Royal Albert Hall, London

 

                                                                                  September 24th, 1969

 

                                                                                           Presents

 

                                                  Concerto for Group and Orchestra

                                                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                         Jon Lord, Composer (1941 -2012)

 

                                                                          Ian Gillan, Lyrics (1945 -     ) 

 

                                                    I.  Moderato- Allegro—————- (00:32 – 15:12)

                                                   II.  Andante—————————-(15:45 – 34:30)

                                                  III. Vivace – Presto——————– (35:15 – 47:40)

 

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                    Members of Deep Purple

 

                     Jon Lord – Keyboard

 

                     Ritchie Blackmore – Guitar

 

                     Ian Gillan – Vocals 

 

                     Roger Glover – Bass 

 

                     Ian Paice – Drums

 

 

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Instructions for this concert assessment (View the Concerto – Follow instructions carefully – Any item in red letters will result in major deductions if ignored.

 

Part 1 (1st paragraph)

Provide details about this concert, including as much information provided on the program.  Always include the date, location, (venue, city),

name of the performance, the conductor.  This was an historical event, and details must not overlooked. 

  • Was there a collaborative spirit among the group and members of the orchestra? What were your observations.
  • Provide your thoughts and opinions about the concept of uniting these two performing groups in the form of a concerto called Concerto for Group and Orchestra.

 

  • Do think a precedence was set or goal achieved with this composition for Group and Orchestra.     If Yes, How? Or Why?       Or       If no, How or Why? 

 

Part 2 (2nd and 3rd paragraphs) – Choose a 2-minute excerpt from the 3rd. movement, where the orchestra and group are performing together. 

Be sure to include the clock time of your selection at the beginning of your 2nd paragraph.  Example: (21:00 – 23:00) 

 

Remember to always use full and coherent sentences, avoiding slang expressions.     (starts off)

 

  • Identify the medium at the beginning of the excerpt, and note any changes in medium as they occur. 

 

  • Identify the music elements of dynamics, tempo, harmony, tonality, meter, and texture within the realm of each medium identified

 

  • Consider this:In your final sentence or optional 3rd paragraph, provide a conclusion to reflect the significance of this composition.

 

    • Because of the time it was composed and performed, can there be possible connections to other rock music sub genres in

                  the late 1960s – early 1970s and/or beyond?    There is a definitive answer to this question; search for the details. NOT WIKIPEDIA

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Most important: Do not submit a half page for this assignment /   1 1/2 to 2 pages would be sufficient to complete this assignment. Details will be critical.

 

 

Essay Format 

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– The document begins 1 double space below the title

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– Left and Right margins at 1.25 inches

– Top and Bottom margins at 1 inch

 

Label your assignment as follows -  LastName_FirstName_Concerto.docx (this will be the ONLY way to identify your assignment, because NO HEADING will be used)