The name Lemmens did not only have significance for his students, but also for several critics. Jaak Nikolaas Lemmens (1823-1881) had an enormous impact on the art of the organ music in France in the nineteenth century. The American public knew him as a result of his three Organ sonatas. The works of Bach and other composers like Mendelssohn mainly influenced his performance. Lemmens was seen as a French organist and in the nineteenth century it was not common for a French organist to include works of German composers in concerts due to the mainstream of playing, which was improvisation. He also taught his students on the model of Bach. Hesse introduced Lemmens to the German organ style. One of his students, Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911), carried on with this tradition. He went on to become one of the great organ-composers of the nineteenth century and was also one of the first to compose a sonata. Guilmant often included the works of German composers in his recitals and had insight into the works of Mendelssohn on his many visits to England. Although both these composers were French, they came under the influence of the German organ tradition. The formal structures, counterpoint and fugues included in their sonatas, are a direct reference to the Trio sonatas of JS. Bach and the organ sonatas of Mendelssohn. In this study, a short introduction to the organ tradition in nineteenth-century France will be given as well as some information about Lemmens and Guilmant. The influence of the German organ tradition on the Three Sonatas of Lemmens and the Eight Sonatas of Guitmant will be shown and it will be proven that indeed the German masters had an influence on the French organ music of the nineteenth century. / Thesis (M.Mus.)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2004.

Thesis (M. Mus.)--Michigan State University. Dept. of Music Theory, 2008. / Title from PDF t.p. (viewed Sept. 11, 2009). Includes bibliographical references (p. 41). Also issued in print.

Thesis--Universität zu Köln, 1982. / Includes bibliographical references.

Orientador: Nahim Marun Filho / Banca: Eduardo Seincman / Banca: Luiz Brito Passos Amato / Abstract: This research aims at the presentation of a stylistic overview of the João Domingos Bomtempo's piano sonatas, aiming the musical interpretation. In the first chapter, is presented a brief biography of this composer, focusing on his musical trajectory, his works and the composers with whom he had contact. The following chapter is dedicated to formal analyzes of his sonatas, contemplating especially the first movements, in which works by CAPLIN (1998), HEPOKOSKI & DARCY (2006) and ROSEN (1988) were the main references. In the third chapter, the texture elements of his sonatas are investigated, from the association with the specialized literature in interpretive practices, especially those that deal with the musical style of the composers of the London Pianoforte School, with whom Bomtempo had contact. Finally, the last chapter associates the content of previous chapters in order to make an interpretative proposal for Bomtempo's Sonata opus 15 n.1. In this research, it is possible to see a way in which formal and textural aspects of a musical work can be emphasized in a musical performance in order to enrich the musicality, providing interpretive possibilities. / Resumo: Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo a apresentação de um panorama estilístico das sonatas para piano de João Domingos Bomtempo, com vistas à interpretação musical. No primeiro capítulo, apresenta-se uma breve biografia deste compositor, com foco em sua trajetória musical, em suas obras e nos compositores com os quais teve contato. O capítulo seguinte é dedicado a análises formais de suas sonatas, contemplando especialmente os primeiros movimentos, em que obras de CAPLIN (1998), HEPOKOSKI & DARCY (2006) e ROSEN (1988) foram as principais referências. No terceiro capítulo, investiga-se os elementos texturais de suas sonatas a partir da associação com a literatura especializada em práticas interpretativas, especialmente àquelas que abordam o estilo musical dos compositores da Escola de Londres, com os quais Bomtempo teve contato. Por fim, o último capítulo relaciona o conteúdo de capítulos anteriores a fim de realizar uma proposta interpretativa para a Sonata opus 15 n.1 de Bomtempo. Nesta pesquisa, é possível ver a maneira como aspectos formais e texturais de uma obra musical podem ser enfatizados em uma performance a fim de enriquecer a musicalidade, fornecendo possibilidades interpretativas. / Mestre

Scholars and performers have long wondered when and why Beethoven composed an alternative ending to his string quartet, Opus 130. The original, the Grosse Fuge, was an immense and heavy multi-sectioned fugal finale; the second was a much shorter and lighter hybrid sonata-rondo form finale. The second finale was the last substantial piece Beethoven composed and is reminiscent of earlier dance-like 2/4 Allegro finales composed by Beethoven, likely influenced by Haydn. This style is seemingly incongruous with our current understanding of Beethoven’s late style, centered around foreign harmonies and forms, with expansive thematic material. While research on this topic has been extensive, including studies in biography, source material, reception history, and harmonic and formal analysis, it has not led to a fully adequate understanding of this second finale. My study aims to provide a fresh understanding of this movement through the examination and evaluation of the later stages of its composition. The major sections of revision found in the composing score, Berlin, Deutsche Staatsbibliothek, MS Autograph 19c, and the autograph fair copy, Berlin, Deutsche Staatsbibliothek, MS Grasnick 10, are closely studied here for the first time. In order to highlight important steps in the creative process, I have selected four heavily revised areas from each of the sonata-form sections of this movement as shown in both manuscripts. My interpretation of these revisions is based on comparison to parallel sections in both manuscripts and the final version, as shown in transcriptions of these passages from the sketches along with accompanying images of the original pages. For each of these sections, I attempt to suggest the order in which Beethoven made his revisions, and I discuss their formal, thematic and harmonic implications. As a whole, these revisions reveal Beethoven’s concern for economical treatment of thematic material, especially motives from theme 1a, and a concern for playing upon the harmonic and formal expectations of his audience. The voicing of theme 2a in the exposition and recapitulation, and the voicing and texture of theme 1a in the development, the false and authentic recapitulations and the coda are analyzed in terms of momentum, sectional balance, texture, and dramatic tension. I suggest that further study of these sketches and related primary source material might help to revise our notion of Beethoven’s late style.

Este trabalho apresenta uma análise da Sonata para piano sobre tema de Bartók op.45 (2003) do compositor Marlos Nobre (1939) com o objetivo de identificar os elementos apropriados do primeiro movimento do Concerto para Orquestra (1943) do compositor húngaro Béla Bartók (1881-1945) e investigar como esses elementos são inseridos e metamorfoseados na linguagem de Nobre. Foram utilizados como referenciais teóricos os autores Straus (1990) e Hyde (1996) que estudam o fenômeno da intertextualidade na música. Este trabalho divide-se em duas etapas: a primeira consiste em uma revisão da literatura sobre a intertextualidade na música e sobre estilos e influências detectadas nos processos composicionais e a segunda, em uma análise formal, intertextual e comparativa entre a Sonata op. 45 de Nobre e o Concerto de Bartók. / This dissertation, while presenting an analysis of Sonata para piano sobre tema de Bartok op. 45 (2003) composed by Marlos Nobre (1939), aims at identifying elements appropriated from the first movement of Concerto for Orchestra (1943) composed by the Hungarian Bela Bartok (1881-1945). Based on works by Straus (1990) and Hyde (1996), phenomena identified as intertextuality in music establish the main focus of this text divided into two mains sections. The first section deals with a review of the literature geared to the study of intertextuality in music, as well as aspects of style and matters of influence within the compositional processes. The second section offers a formal, intertextual and comparative analysis of Nobre´s Sonata op. 45 in relation to Bartok´s Concerto for Orchestra.

Este trabalho apresenta uma análise da Sonata para piano sobre tema de Bartók op.45 (2003) do compositor Marlos Nobre (1939) com o objetivo de identificar os elementos apropriados do primeiro movimento do Concerto para Orquestra (1943) do compositor húngaro Béla Bartók (1881-1945) e investigar como esses elementos são inseridos e metamorfoseados na linguagem de Nobre. Foram utilizados como referenciais teóricos os autores Straus (1990) e Hyde (1996) que estudam o fenômeno da intertextualidade na música. Este trabalho divide-se em duas etapas: a primeira consiste em uma revisão da literatura sobre a intertextualidade na música e sobre estilos e influências detectadas nos processos composicionais e a segunda, em uma análise formal, intertextual e comparativa entre a Sonata op. 45 de Nobre e o Concerto de Bartók. / This dissertation, while presenting an analysis of Sonata para piano sobre tema de Bartok op. 45 (2003) composed by Marlos Nobre (1939), aims at identifying elements appropriated from the first movement of Concerto for Orchestra (1943) composed by the Hungarian Bela Bartok (1881-1945). Based on works by Straus (1990) and Hyde (1996), phenomena identified as intertextuality in music establish the main focus of this text divided into two mains sections. The first section deals with a review of the literature geared to the study of intertextuality in music, as well as aspects of style and matters of influence within the compositional processes. The second section offers a formal, intertextual and comparative analysis of Nobre´s Sonata op. 45 in relation to Bartok´s Concerto for Orchestra.

abstract: The commissioning and recording of music from living composers is a very important tradition in the art of music. The ability to work with living composers gives the performer insight into the music that is far beyond reading the notes on the page. For my research paper, I commissioned two new works for the cello by the composers Joseph Hallman and Christian Asplund, in an effort to continue adding great pieces to the cello repertoire. This paper documents my experiences in finding and working with selected composers. It includes detailed descriptions of the pieces with practice and performance suggestions as well as recordings of the pieces. Commissioning new works often creates many first-hand artistic decisions for the performer as well as many new technical difficulties on the instrument. The two pieces commissioned offer insight into two different instrumentations: the sonata for cello and piano, and a solo cello suite. In this paper I describe various important aspects of these compositions and point out ways to make informed artistic decisions when approaching form, harmony, motive, and extended techniques on the cello. Providing this information on commissioning and collaborating with living composers will help continue this tradition into the future for classical music. / Dissertation/Thesis / Asplund, C. Solo Suite for Cello. Movement I. "Alap" / Asplund, C. Solo Suite for Cello. Movement II. "Tableau" / Asplund, C. Solo Suite for Cello. Movement III. "Crossing" / Asplund, C. Solo Suite for Cello. Movement IV. "Horizon" / Asplund, C. Solo Suite for Cello. Movement V. "Interlude" / Asplund, C. Solo Suite for Cello. Movement VI. "Chaconne" / Hallman, J. Sonata for Cello and Piano. Movement I. / Hallman, J. Sonata for Cello and Piano. Movement II. / Hallman, J. Sonata for Cello and Piano. Movement III. / Doctoral Dissertation Music 2014

abstract: This research paper examines Guillaume Lekeu's Sonata for Piano and Violin (1892) from the perspective of a collaborative pianist, providing historical background, an analysis of the work's musical structure, and performance practice insights. Each chapter offers the performer a deeper understanding of various aspects concerning the work, including an in-depth analysis of cyclical features used by Lekeu. Lekeu was strongly influenced by his teacher, César Franck, and in particular by Franck's use of cyclic techniques, which profoundly impacted Lekeu's Sonata for Piano and Violin. The cyclic treatment, which includes cyclic themes, cyclic motives, and non-cyclic themes is discussed, enabling performers to achieve a relevant structural approach to this work. A performance guide includes practical advice for the interpretation and performance of the work, along with piano pedaling suggestions. The integration of these aspects enables a pianist to gain a better understanding and appreciation of Lekeu's Sonata for Piano and Violin. / Dissertation/Thesis / Doctoral Dissertation Music 2018

abstract: Charles-Valentin Alkan’s Grande Sonate Op. 33 ‘Les quatre âges’ is a unique four-movement work for piano solo that programmatically represents a man’s life through four decades, passing from age 20 to 50, with each movement being progressively slower than the previous. Published in 1847, it was destined for obscurity until it was rediscovered and premiered in 1973 by English pianist Ronald Smith. Its absence from the public’s reach can be attributed to multiple reasons including the reclusive nature of the composer during the time of composition and the societal issues surrounding the French Revolution of 1848. Much of Alkan’s music has a reputation for being nearly unplayable because of its complexity and the extremely high level of technical facility a pianist must possess in order to perform it convincingly. Aside from its performance length of nearly an hour, there are many technical issues that prevent Alkan’s Grande Sonate from being performed more frequently. This paper is an exploration of some of these performance and technical issues for consideration by pianists interested in solving the riddle of performing Alkan’s Grande Sonate. The findings explored are based in part on the author’s experience in performing the complete Grande Sonate in recital, as well as on extant research into Alkan’s life and the interpretation and performance of his works. The paper concludes with an appendix and link to the author’s live performance of the work, another appendix renotating the fugato from Quasi-Faust, and a third appendix providing extensive fingering and voice redistribution for Les enfans [sic] from 40 ans. / Dissertation/Thesis / Doctoral Dissertation Music 2018