Date of Award
Summer 8-2008
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
Department
Music
Committee Chair
Lois Leventhal
Committee Chair Department
Music
Committee Member 2
Dana Ragsdale
Committee Member 2 Department
Music
Committee Member 3
Christopher Goertzen
Committee Member 3 Department
Music
Committee Member 4
Joseph Brumbeloe
Committee Member 4 Department
Music
Committee Member 5
Elizabeth Moak
Committee Member 5 Department
Music
Abstract
This document compiles stylistic analysis for performance of selected works by the Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin and the Cuban composer Harold Gramatges. The piano music of these composers has been gaining international acclaim since the 1950's. The unique harmonic language, the elements of folklore, and the virtuosity found in these pieces make them very attractive for performance and research.
The document unites two papers, each supplementing lecture recitals offered on April 16 and 28, 2008. In each paper, after a brief biographical summary and an account of the piano repertoire of the respective composer, the pieces are examined, and matters of historical background, harmony, structure, piano technique, and performance practice are discussed. This analysis, which includes musical examples, is followed by a bibliography and appendices including the recital programs offered at the two lectures and other degree recitals.
Copyright
2008, Amanda Virelles del Valle
Recommended Citation
Valle, Amanda Virelles del, "A Stylistic Analysis of Six Pieces for Solo Piano by Rodion Shchedrin and a Stylistic Analysis of Trespreludiosa Modo de Toccata, Dos Danzas Cubanas, and Estudio de Contrastes by Harold Gramatges" (2008). Dissertations. 1128.
https://aquila.usm.edu/dissertations/1128