Franz Liszt/Composer & Showman
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A 10 page research paper that examines the life and work of nineteenth century composer Franz Liszt. The writer particularly focuses on a musical analysis of Liszt's "Les Preludes," but the paper also includes an extensive biography that discusses Liszt's career as the "rock star" of his era. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khliszt.rtf

Frederic Chopin/The Minute Waltz
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A 7 page research paper that analyzes the music of Frederic Chopin as representative of the Romantic era, focusing on his work known as the "Minute Waltz" (waltz in D-flat, opus 64, no. 1). Brief biographical background material is also discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khminwtz.rtf

French Rap Music
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An 8 page research paper that discusses the evolution and status of rap music in France and compares this to rap music in the US. The writer particularly focuses on the reaction of the legal system in both countries to offensive rap lyrics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khfrrap.rtf

Gender Issues in Opera/Bartok & Bluebeard
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A 15 page research paper that examines the issues of gender in opera and specifically in regards to Bela Bartok's work Bluebeard's Castle. Bartok wrote but one opera, Duke Bluebeard's Castle, a short work based upon a grisly fairy tale. Psychologically and symbolically complex, the opera's narrative not only represents Bartok's conceptualization of gender, but also reflects the operatic heritage that preceded him. Examination of the concepts of gender that form the characterization of both Duke Bluebeard and his young bride Judith, shows that, in both cases, they reflect societal stereotypes and operatic tradition. However, close examination of these gendered conceptions also hints at a developing sensibilities and criticism of these paradigms. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: khbbcas.rtf

George Frideric Handel/Life & Music
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A 3 page research paper that refers briefly to Handel's life, but concentrates on discussing one of Handel's operas Giulio Cesare and his oratorio Messiah as example works that demonstrate the mastery that was characteristic of Handel's music. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khhandel.rtf

George Handel's "Messiah"
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7 pages in length. The writer discusses historical background, placement, general analysis and personal thoughts as they relate to Handel's "Messiah." Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCmesia.wps

Georges Bizet's Carmen
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A 5 page research paper that in which the writer argues that Bizet's Carmen deserved the designation of "realistic," and then discusses several film versions of the story. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khbizcar.rtf

Gershwin/Bridging the Gap
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A 7 page research paper that examines the music of composer George Gershwin. The write argues that while Gershwin's career was short, he accomplished the task of bridging the gap between "pop" and "classical" or serious art music. The writer focuses primarily on Rhapsody in Blue. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: khgergap.rtf

Global Pop
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This 5 page paper uses information provided by a student as a springboard for discussion. The evolution of music genres are discussed. No sources.
Filename: SA217pop.rtf

Golden Mean, Irrational Numbers & Fibonacci Series
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A 3 page research paper that discusses the interrelated nature of the Golden Mean, irrational numbers and Fibonacci series numbers. The writer defines these concepts and then discusses them in regards to music. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khmusnum.rtf