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
Recommended Citation
Mathis, Christina and Mathis, Christina, "Finding Home: The Correlation between Amanda Maier's Piano Trio in E-flat Major and Swedish Folk Music" (2023). Doctoral Projects. 215.
https://aquila.usm.edu/dnp_capstone/215