Aileen BezikProfessor NewtonMusic AppreciationMay 9, 2014Faculty RecitalI attended a music concert at the Glendale Community College auditorium. The concert took place on May 1, 2014 at 12:30 pm and I went to the event with a friend of mine who was also interested in music. Upon my arrival I realized that the show would not be anything special, as it would be a free event open to the general public. The stage would change during each part of the show, with the same layout of having the performers on stage. The auditorium was filled with students and their family members, as well as others who dressed casually for the show. I met the microbiology lab assistant who was sitting next to me. It was interesting to me that she was also interested in music. The performers were all faculty members who were performing a faculty recital. The show consisted of only a handful of different performers and minimal use of instruments. I immediately noticed that the pieces didn't sound as good as they should because there weren't enough instruments to perform the way they should have. However, the show was still enjoyable considering it was a free performance by GCC faculty. The opening part of the show was a Trio Sonata in G major, played on the following instruments: flute, oboe and piano. These instruments had a harmonious melody that was played with a cheerful, rhythmic beat. The artists would play pieces by Georg Philipp Telemann, known for his innovative compositional style (“Georg Philipp Telemann”). http://www.naxos.com/person/Georg_Philipp_Telemann/23879.htm. Next, the artists would play a Sonata in II in D major, composed of violin and piano. This part of the…half of the paper…the way it was done. The audience seemed to enjoy this last piece much more than any other on that particular day, and that struck me the most throughout the show. Also, when Pace, pace mio Dio began, the pianist forgot to bring her notes with her on stage. She looked confused and her embarrassment was evident. Works Cited: "Georg Philipp Telemann". Naxos. Np, nd Web. 10 May 2014. person/Georg_Philipp_Telemann/23879.htm>. “Johann Sebastian Bach: A Detailed Informative Biography.” BAROQUE COMPOSERS AND MUSICIANS. Np, nd Web. May 10, 2014. "Giacomo Puccini." Enciclopedia Britannica Online.Enciclopedia Britannica, nd Web. 10 May 2014.EBchecked/topic/482661/Giacomo-Puccini>.Works Cited