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Reflection: Reflections: Music And Dance In Music

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An event was help on Tuesday, October 24, in the Selina Corban Auditorium at the Lebanese American University, Byblos. “Reflections”, a music and dance performance that includes a variety of music by forgotten female composers. It is mainly directed for the main cause of gender equality. Gender equality is at the very heart of human rights and United Nations values. It was an honor to have Sally Koo play the violin, along with Seba Ali who played the piano. They played 9 pieces by 8 female composers. 1. Caroline Mallonée: Morning Porch http://www.carolinemallonee.com Scottish and Irish influences A) Fast tempo, Irish theme, light on the ear B) Very slow tempo, sad low tones, lord of the rings C) Higher pitch This piece is a tender expression and an excellent composition for teaching dynamics, balance of tone, and phrasing. The contrast in scoring makes this piece a first-rate choice for programming. 2. Clara Schumann: Romance op.21, no.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJFcJOFwtE4 Beginning - 2:55 She was a pianist, had a huge career, she married a poor, she had a big heartbreak. Her most famous piece had 3 romances A) fast and slow tempo B) Story of a drama C) Jumping from low to high tone D) Lots of variety E) Must be played together, harmony between both. Here we have flavored music that has many dynamic types of shading, and is sprinkled with sustained lines, weaving counter lines, and thick, resonant chords. The contrasts in mood are very

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