As the saying goes, “Without music, life would be a mistake.” Music is very important in our lives and here are four of the greatest musicians in history.
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Born in Bonn, Germany, Beethoven never held an official position in Vienna. He supported himself by giving concerts, teaching piano, and the sale of his compositions. The last 30 years of Beethoven’s life were filled with a lot of hard times, the first of which was his deafness. Beethoven’s music greatly influenced the next generation of musicians.
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Bach, “the father of modern music”, was born in Eisenach, Germany. His parents died when he was nine years old, and in 1695 he went to live with his brother Johann Christoph, who was an organist (风琴手) in Ohrdruf. He stayed there until 1700. Seven years later, he moved back to Weimar, where he served as court (宫廷) organist for nine years. His music greatly influenced classical music.
Frederic Chopin (1810-1849)
Chopin was born in Zelazowa Wola, Poland. He showed a talent for the piano at a very young age. Chopin began composing when he was still a child, but some of his early works have been lost. He gave his first public concert in 1818. Chopin was considered as the leading musician of his time.
Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Schubert was born and died in Vienna. Unlike most of his predecessors (前辈), Schubert was not a great performer. He never had much money but he was very productive. He wrote his first masterpiece when he was only sixteen. However, he died young, before his talents had even been known.
【小题1】Where was Beethoven born?A.In Vienna. | B.In America. | C.In Germany. | D.In Poland. |
A.Bach. | B.Beethoven. | C.Schubert. | D.Chopin. |
A.In 1707. | B.In 1818. | C.In 1810. | D.In 1828. |
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A.1811560008 | B.21310276 | C.12766113 | D.693735002 |
A.Dawang Music Hall | B.Zhujiang Theater |
C.The People Theater | D.Jianti Gym |
A.¥80. | B.¥160. | C.¥188. | D.¥288. |
A.July 2nd. | B.June 2nd. | C.June 26th. | D.July 14th. |
A few extraordinary female singer-songwriters from the 1970s helped from music as we know it today, and continue to inspire so many with their soulful melodies (旋律).
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchells influence goes beyond her own generation. Her songwriting continues to be a source of inspiration for many, who regard her position as a pioneer of female expression in music.
The 1971 album Blue showed Joni’s truthful self, telling the stories of her experiences in life and in love. Blue was later chosen by the New York Times as one of the 25 albums that represented “turning points and the highest points in 20th-century popular music”.
Carole King
Carole King wrote or co-wrote over 118 hits between 1955 and 1999, making her the most successful female songwriter in the second half of the 20th century. However, King found herself less recognized than her husband and writing partner at the time, Gerry Goffin.
As the 1970s arrived, so did Carole King in full bloom. 1971 saw the release (发行) of her album Tapestry. The album was highly significant not only commercially but symbolically.
Joan Armatrading
Still in the 1970s but putting in the work on this side of the pond, Joan Armatrading became the first black British female artist to achieve international praise. Joan’s place as a female pioneer in music continued as she became the first UK female artist to be nominated (提名) for a Grammy in the blues category, going on to receive two further nominations. An artist who is confident with who she is and what she wants to create, Armatrading famously keeps her private life to herself and lets her music do the talking.
【小题1】What is the album Blue about?A.Female wisdom. | B.Female creativity |
C.Joni’s musical dream. | D.Joni’s life experiences. |
A.In1955. | B.In1999. | C.In1970. | D.In1971. |
A.Brave. | B.Self-confident. | C.Honest. | D.Easy-going. |
Festival season is just kicking off, and there is a lot to look forward to in the upcoming months.
Firefly Music Festival
Many people haven’t thought of going to Delaware for a summer vacation, but mid-June is a great time to plan this trip if you love music. Headliners for this year’s show are The Weekend, Muse, Twenty-One Pilots, Chance the Rapper, and Bob Dylan.
Date: June 15—18,2017
Location: Dover, Delaware, USA
Music Type: Rock
Price: $79—$2,499
Roskilde Festival
This Denmark music festival has been a local tradition since 1971. There will be nine stages for this year’s events to host groups like the Foo Fighters, Blink 182, and The Lumineers. What’s interesting about this festival is that in addition to the big headliners, you can also get to know up-and-coming regional artists from Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.
Date: June 24—July 1, 2017
Location: Roskilde, Denmark
Music Type: Rock, emerging regional artists
Price: DKK 995—DKK 1,995 (around $144—$289)
Secret Solstice
With long, dark, and cold winters, nobody celebrates summer quite like Icelanders. To see for yourself, plan a trip to Iceland this June to check out the Secret Solstice festival. Not only will you enjoy seeing bands like Radiohead and Afrika Bambaataa, but you can also experience the other-worldly landscapes and geothermal(地热的) springs nearby as well.
Date: June 15—18, 2017
Location: Reykjavik Iceland
Music Type: Eclectic, Indie
Price: €149— €1,599 (around $160—$1, 725)
Montreal Jazz Festival
All jazz lovers owe it to themselves to check out the Montreal Jazz Festival at least once in a lifetime. This event brings together some of the best names in jazz music, as well as diverse R&B, funk(骤停打击乐), and soul artists.
Date: June 28—July 8, 2017
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Music Type: Jazz, R&B, Soul, Funk
Price: $27.25—$210.25
【小题1】What is common to the music festivals mentioned in the text?A.They are held in Europe. | B.Their music types are rock and hip-hop. |
C.They are given in the open air. | D.They take place in summer. |
A.It is the city of music. | B.It is not a summer destination. |
C.It is the home of Bob Dylan. | D.It is a city of high expense. |
A.To welcome summer. | B.To memorize the past winter. |
C.To celebrate the coming of spring. | D.To advise the local beautiful landscapes. |
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