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F. Chopin : Prelude No.15 in D flat major, Op.28 (also known as the ‘raindrop’ prelude)

F. Chopin : Prelude No.15 in D flat major, Op.28 (also known as the ‘raindrop’ prelude). AIMS - In the study of this set work you will learn about: The Romantic period and the main hallmarks of the style Some background to the life and works of Frederic Chopin The ‘ prelude’

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F. Chopin : Prelude No.15 in D flat major, Op.28 (also known as the ‘raindrop’ prelude)

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  1. F. Chopin: Prelude No.15 in D flat major, Op.28(also known as the ‘raindrop’ prelude) AIMS - In the study of this set work you will learn about: The Romantic period and the main hallmarks of the style Some background to the life and works of Frederic Chopin The ‘prelude’ ABA (ternary) form How the prelude is constructed, through an analysis of the music The key features of the music

  2. The Romantic Era (c. 1800 – 1900) Piano Prelude No.15 in D flat major, Op. 28 Known as the ‘Raindrop’ prelude The piece is by Chopin

  3. The Romantic Era (c. 1800-1900) An era reflecting an interest in ideas inspired by nature magic the supernatural mystery ‘Romantic’ music is concerned with expressing a intense feelings and emotions Music from this time often tells a story. E.g. “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” by Dukas

  4. The Romantic era (c. 1800-1900) Some famous ‘romantic’ composers were Liszt Wagner Chopin Berlioz

  5. Features of the Romantic style The music often tells a story (Programme music) Long, sustained melodylines. In piano music, extensive use of sustaining pedal helps build the sound. Chromatic harmony; Use of a wide range of chords and chromatic harmony. Musical structures tend to be freer and less symmetrical than in the classical style Contrasts in keys, melodies and dynamics are often very dramatic

  6. What is a Romantic Prelude?

  7. Frederic Chopin

  8. Frederic Chopin

  9. Frederic Chopin

  10. Raindrop Prelude

  11. Raindrop Prelude – Basic Points Metre/Time signature - The prelude is in 4/4 time Structure – the movement is in ABA form (ternary form) with a short codetta

  12. Raindrop Prelude – Basic Points Texture - is mainly homophonic, mostly melody and accompaniment. Use of sustaining pedal to hold on notes  = press pedal down and hold  = release pedal

  13. Raindrop Prelude – Basic Points Tonality/Key- The first section of the prelude is in the key of D flat major (5 flats). The middle section of the piece is in C# minor (4 sharps) The end of the piece returns to D flat major (5 flats). The piece uses some chromatic notes in the melody The piece uses a wide range of chromatic chords. Prelude ends with a perfect cadence in D flat major.

  14. Raindrop Prelude – basic points Tempo– The prelude is marked sostenuto(sustained). It is basically played slow throughout The player is expected to play with use of rubato style This means the piece is played with a slight speeding up and slowing down within the basic slow tempo of the piece (for expressive effect) There is a slight pause on the first note There is a pause on each of the last few notes The music slows down at the end (Ritenuto)

  15. Raindrop Prelude – Basic Points Dynamics – The first (A) section is quiet (p). The middle (B) section starts quietly, then gradually crescendos to very loud (ff)then gets softer (dimenuendo) . These dynamics repeat and then... the ending (A and Codetta) is very quiet (pp)

  16. Structure of ‘Raindrop’ prelude Ternary form A B A + Codetta

  17. Mood swings?

  18. Tasks Page 45. Answer questions 1-10 in full sentences

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