Date of Award

Spring 5-2023

Degree Type

Dissertation/Thesis

Degree Name

Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

School

Music

Committee Chair

Michael Bunchman

Committee Chair School

Music

Committee Member 2

Edward Hafer

Committee Member 2 School

Music

Committee Member 3

Joseph Brumbeloe

Committee Member 3 School

Music

Committee Member 4

Ellen Elder

Committee Member 4 School

Music

Committee Member 5

Elizabeth Moak

Committee Member 5 School

Music

Abstract

This document examines the musical and rhythmical elements found in the Piano Trio in E-flat Major by Swedish composer Amanda Maier and their connection to Swedish folk music. The purpose of this project is to inform the reader of the history of Amanda Maier’s Piano Trio in E-flat Major, performance practices related to the work – including a connection between common rhythmic and melodic motives found in Swedish folk music and ideas Maier uses repeatedly in her trio – and to discuss collaborative challenges that may occur in performance of this piece. The research was based on a study of Maier’s life and musical and social connections to a small group of famous European composers of the mid to late 19th century who influenced Maier’s compositional style and on a comparison to popular 19th century Swedish folk tunes and dances.

ORCID ID

https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0478-8420

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