Sexual reproduction in Eukaryotes. In most eukaryotes, especially higher animals, individuals normally exhibit one or two sex phenotypes; female or male. In such species, females produce the female gametes-eggs, ovules or macrospores and males produce the male gamets-sperm, pollen or microsproes.
Nationalist Composers. The nineteenth century was a time in which passionate nationalism was prevalent and which saw many political upheavals. Influenced by such nationalistic works as the Hungarian Rhapsodies of Franz Liszt, composers from many European countries became determined to develop a national style of music for their homeland.
The concert features Hungarian Rondo by Zoltan Kodaly, Romanian Folk Dances by Bela Bartok, Hungarian Rhapsody Number 2 by Franz Liszt, Hungarian Dance by Johannes Brahms, and George Enescuâs Romanian Rhapsody. Most of these works share a similar structure, and all were influenced by folk music that was played for dancing. âThe format is usually kind of a slow, romantic introduction, and then a kind of Hungarian and Romanian dance called a csardas,â Palma said. âA lot of the music is based on thatâitâs a very fast dance.â Palma is a double bassist and a member of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, in addition to conducting Symphony by the Sea. âIâve played all of these pieces over the years in various guises, with different orchestras,â he said.