Academic papers on Music, Film, Television, Theater & Photography

Concert Report: Beethoven's Ninth
A "concert" review of the 1976 recording of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony as played by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. The writer offers a brief musical analysis of each movement, as well as comments on this recording. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Mozart/ Symphony No. 41, the "Jupiter"
A 3 page musical analysis of Mozart's final symphony, no. 41, known as the "Jupiter." The writer details the musical elements of the first movement and argues that it exemplifies Mozart's plan for the entire work. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Bjork, A Musical Analysis
A 9 page research paper that examines the career and music of the Icelandic singer/songwriter known as Bjork. The writer focuses on Bjork's considerable talent as a songwriter, her brilliance as a performer, as well as where she finds the motivation...
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Films as a Refection of Reality
This 7 page paper argues that the media reflects reality rather than making it. Using the James Bond films as an example, the way reality is reflected is discussed looking at the developments over time and the way in which women evolve. The...
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Comparing Two
This 3 page report discusses two 20th century movies based on Shakespeare
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A 5 page overview of this play first performed on Broadway in 1959. The author emphasizes the familial relationships which unfold in the play. The contention is presented that a black female serves as the primary head of the fictional family...
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Acoustics/Musical Instruments
An 11 page research paper that, first of all, considers the various forms of excitation employed by musical instruments. String, woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments are discussed. The second half of this paper focuses on the piano: how the...
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Beethoven/Eroica & Romanticism
A 5 page research paper that examines the impact of Beethoven's Third Symphony, known as the "Eroica," on the music world. The classicism of the eighteenth century valued reason above the emotions, the romanticism of the eighteenth century revolted...
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Educating Rita
A 9 page paper which examines Rita
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A 4 page paper which examines the movie
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Early Piano Development
A 5 page research paper on the development of the piano. The writer describes how the first pianos, made by Cristofori in the early eighteenth century, differed from previous keyboard instruments and traces the piano's development through the...
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Existentialism in Film (Nights of Cabiria)
This 5 page paper examines existentialism and how it plays out in this 1950s Fellini film. The theme of predestination is discussed. Bibliography lists sources.
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Existentialism in Film (Vanishing Point)
This 5 page paper examines existentialism and how it plays a role in this 1971 film about a man on a mission to deliver a car. The possibility of the after life is discussed as well as the meaning of life. The concept of time is accentuated and...
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The Role of the Corpse in Alfred Hitchock's Films:
This 10 page paper discusses the role of the corpse in Hitchcock's "Rope" and "The Trouble With Harry". These two films provide excellent examples as to the importance of a corpse and highlight the brilliance of Hitchcock in employing the use of...
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How Westerns Have Been Reinvented Over Time:
This 9 page paper discusses westerns and their evolution. Westerns are a classic American film genre which has evolved over time to reflect different ideals and values. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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