A performer's guide to Anton Webern's Variations for Piano, op. 27 through the study of analytical literature.

Title: A performer's guide to Anton Webern's Variations for Piano, op. 27 through the study of analytical literature.
Identifier: AAI9605648
identifier: 9605648
Creator: Pong, Yushun Elisa.
Contributor: Adviser: Joseph N. Straus
Date: 1995
Language: English
Publisher: City University of New York.
Subject: Music | Education, Music
Abstract: For Webern's Variations for Piano, Op. 27 (1936), there exist a considerable number of analyses (especially concerning the theme of the third movement and the second movement). However, the author believes that most of them need to be translated into language which would provide more practical guidance for performers. This study focuses on a compilation of the analytical materials for this piece, and on a discussion of possible ways to interpret these materials with performance in mind. In brief, this thesis tries to answer the question: how can analyses help pianists perform the piece?;The goal of this study is to explore the various interpretations suggested by different analytical approaches, including some of author's analyses. The core of this thesis would be a series of performing scores which reflect the relevant passages and bring out the analytical ideas. The author hopes that this study will be useful to those who are interested in performing modern music.
Type: dissertation
Source: PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
degree: D.M.A.

Media: A performer's guide to Anton Webern's Variations for Piano, op. 27 through the study of analytical literature.