Synthesis of various elements in selected piano works of Frederic Rzewski.
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Title
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Synthesis of various elements in selected piano works of Frederic Rzewski.
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Identifier
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AAI3144140
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identifier
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3144140
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Creator
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Shin, Jee-Young.
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Contributor
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Adviser: John Graziano
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Date
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2004
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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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The purpose of this dissertation is to bring the reader to understand the many levels of synthesis (musical/pianistic style, philosophy and aesthetics) at work in the piano works of Frederic Rzewski. The following two areas will be of primary importance in the discussion: (1) the synthesis of the old and new---the use of modern compositional devices within the framework of traditional forms; and (2) the various aspects of the composer's particular artistic development, philosophy and techniques.;The adaptation of variation form or a sonata structure to the world of modern composition by Rzewski represents a particularly good example of the synthesis of the traditional and the innovative; in Rzewski's variations especially, the utilization of variation form as a structural framework for organizing musical ideas is successfully demonstrated.;At the same time, judging from the fact that most of Rzewski's piano works are known for their enormous technical difficulties and interpretive challenges, the following criteria were applied to each individual work: First, technical and interpretive idiosyncracies, including possible solutions to the problematic features and interpretive suggestions that are going to be derived, possibly from the composer himself and from performers who specialize in Rzewski's music, are discussed. Second, the special pianistic skills needed to perform his music as well as improvisational technique are discussed.
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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.
