The piano chamber music of Maurice Ravel.
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Title
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The piano chamber music of Maurice Ravel.
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Identifier
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AAI3187374
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identifier
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3187374
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Creator
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Ohno, Saori Sarina.
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Contributor
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Adviser: Peter Basquin
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Date
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2005
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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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Ravel's piano chamber music takes a special place in the repertoire. Perhaps this is because he wrote a limited number of works so that each work stands as a precious, exceptional addition to the repertoire. However, regardless significant because of the wealth of ideas contained in each piece and the different forms of expression that each movement presents.;This dissertation provides a performance analysis of three works by Ravel that, according to various scholars, constitute Ravel's contribution to chamber music for piano and strings: two sonatas for violin and piano (1897 and 1923--27) and a piano trio (1914). The first violin Sonata was published posthumously in 1975 and is in one movement. The Trio is composed of four movements that display vast differences in expression, character and sound. The second Sonata, in three movements, presents a similar diversity. The three works were chosen in order to highlight the different styles of Ravel's piano chamber music.;These works pose a great number of challenges, including formal ambiguities, ensemble problems and individual technical difficulties. A brief historic background of the work is followed by an analysis of the form and structure, as well as a discussion of several performance-related issues in each movement. These include ensemble challenges such as rhythmic difficulties, sound, dynamics, phrasing and balance issues, as well as instrument-specific concerns such as the execution of multiple grace notes and pedaling in the piano and intonation and articulation in the strings.;The analysis is intended to assist performers in understanding the form and structure of each movement, recognizing the treatment of themes and motives, and making decisions regarding ensemble issues. The detailed discussion also aims at making performers, regardless of which instrumental part they play, more aware of the parts of their ensemble partners and thereby be able to make informed decisions about the interpretation.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy Restricted.xlsx
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degree
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D.M.A.