Liszt solo transcriptions of Schubert's "Winterreise"
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Title
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Liszt solo transcriptions of Schubert's "Winterreise"
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Identifier
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AAI3047240
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identifier
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3047240
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Creator
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Lin, Hui-Mei.
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Contributor
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Adviser: Rufus Hallmark
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Date
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2002
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Music
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Abstract
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Liszt wrote approximately 600 piano pieces, of which only 218 are original compositions. The rest are transcriptions, fantasies, and variations that are based on the music of other composers. This study examines the purposes of Liszt's transcriptions: first, to bring masterpieces to a wider public where piano is accessible in private homes; second, to promote the lesser-known composers at the time, such as Schubert and Wagner. The study also demonstrates that the challenge of transferring music from one medium to another was of utmost interest to Liszt.;Liszt transcribed over 150 songs, of which 55 are by Schubert. This dissertation shows how Liszt combines his literary intellect with dramatic flair in transcribing Schubert's songs. Furthermore, the analyses in the study investigate the problems Liszt encounters in transcribing, and the modifications he makes to resolve them.;The variety of moods in the poems provide opportunities for Liszt to be dramatic and creative in tone painting. This study explores the dramatic effects employed by Liszt in these transcriptions, such as recitatives and cadenzas, and the different timbres produced by the use of trills and tremolos. Liszt's transcribing and keyboard techniques in the treatment of the melody, pedaling, and use of range are summarized at the end of the dissertation.;Although a large number of Liszt's piano works are transcriptions, they remain one of his most neglected works today. Schubert's spontaneous and beautiful melody, combined with Liszt's embellishment make these transcriptions unique and delightful. It is my hope that this dissertation will revive interest among pianists to perform these works.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
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degree
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D.M.A.
