Thesis (D.M.A.)--University of Oklahoma, 1992. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 124-132). Discography: leaf 133.

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Frederic Rzewski (1938- ) is a composer and pianist fluent in the styles of traditional pianism as well as the contemporary avant-garde. His musical breadth is most clearly demonstrated through his piano compositions, which are often large-scale, virtuosic, and tonal. For these reasons, they are frequently compared to works of the Romantic era. Furthermore, his pieces also display experimental, avant-gardistic leanings and thereby demonstrate complexity and eclecticism. The thread of continuity in Rzewski's works may be found through his incorporation of programmatic associations, which embrace controversial and universal socio-political themes.This study examines three of Rzewski's compositions for piano that typify the composer's diverse yet communal approach to composition: 36 Variations on "the People United Will Never Be Defeated!, the North American Ballads, and De Profundis. Through the integration of a predominantly tonal musical language with bold, contemporary techniques, all three pieces represent a melding of the past with the present. Thus, they celebrate the complex nature of the human experience through the realm of musical expression.Frederic Rzewski was interviewed by this author, as was pianist Ursula Oppens (a strong advocate of contemporary works generally and Rzewski's pieces specifically). Their insights appear throughout the document, on topics ranging from the generally relevant to specific items connected to the above-mentioned compositions. Related issues of prominent educational influences, the contemporary avant-garde movement, critical review, extant dissertations, improvisation, neo-tonality, and the trend of political music were researched for their invaluable associations with the above-mentioned pieces.This study contends that, through these works, Frederic Rzewski demonstrates a commanding ability to weave varied musical and programmatic components into compelling, cohesive compositions. Furthermore, these pieces offer keen insights into compositional style and practice for piano in the latter half of the twentieth century and thereby present pianists and pedagogues with the opportunity for the introduction to (and immersion in) essential, idiomatic writing as related to late twentieth-century piano composition. / School of Music

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A presente pesquisa apresenta uma proposta de treinamento para a improvisação de uma cadenza na peça “The Days Fly By” de Frederick Rzewski. A improvisação é um aspecto que se manifesta de várias maneiras no trabalho e na trajetória deste compositor, sendo ele próprio pianista reconhecido por seus improvisos de cadenzas em concertos tradicionais. Seu processo de composição está intimamente relacionado ao da improvisação. É comum em suas composições a inclusão de uma seção em aberto para ser improvisada pelo intérprete. Utilizo os conceitos de referente, base de conhecimento de Jeff Pressing e ponto de partida de Bruno Nettl associados a um modelo de aprendizagem da improvisação proposto por Barry J. Kenny & Martin Gellrich. Esta pesquisa apresenta proposta de exercícios de improvisação fundamentados nos elementos detectados em uma análise da peça. / This research presents a training proposal for the improvisation of a cadenza in Frederich Rzewski!s"the Days Fly By". Improvisation is an aspect that, in several forms, appears in the work and trajectory of this composer. Himself a pianist, he is well known for his improvisations of cadenzas in traditional concerts. He has been a jazz musician and his process of composition is intimately related to the improvisation. It is usual to find in his compositions the inclusion of an open section to be improvised by the performer. I utilize Jeff Pressing!s concepts of referent, knowledge base and Bruno Netti!s point of departure associated to a training model of improvisation proposed by Barry J. Kenny and Martin Gellich. This research presents a proposal for exercises of improvisation grounded in revealed elements on an analysis of the piece.

A presente pesquisa apresenta uma proposta de treinamento para a improvisação de uma cadenza na peça “The Days Fly By” de Frederick Rzewski. A improvisação é um aspecto que se manifesta de várias maneiras no trabalho e na trajetória deste compositor, sendo ele próprio pianista reconhecido por seus improvisos de cadenzas em concertos tradicionais. Seu processo de composição está intimamente relacionado ao da improvisação. É comum em suas composições a inclusão de uma seção em aberto para ser improvisada pelo intérprete. Utilizo os conceitos de referente, base de conhecimento de Jeff Pressing e ponto de partida de Bruno Nettl associados a um modelo de aprendizagem da improvisação proposto por Barry J. Kenny & Martin Gellrich. Esta pesquisa apresenta proposta de exercícios de improvisação fundamentados nos elementos detectados em uma análise da peça. / This research presents a training proposal for the improvisation of a cadenza in Frederich Rzewski!s"the Days Fly By". Improvisation is an aspect that, in several forms, appears in the work and trajectory of this composer. Himself a pianist, he is well known for his improvisations of cadenzas in traditional concerts. He has been a jazz musician and his process of composition is intimately related to the improvisation. It is usual to find in his compositions the inclusion of an open section to be improvised by the performer. I utilize Jeff Pressing!s concepts of referent, knowledge base and Bruno Netti!s point of departure associated to a training model of improvisation proposed by Barry J. Kenny and Martin Gellich. This research presents a proposal for exercises of improvisation grounded in revealed elements on an analysis of the piece.

A presente pesquisa apresenta uma proposta de treinamento para a improvisação de uma cadenza na peça “The Days Fly By” de Frederick Rzewski. A improvisação é um aspecto que se manifesta de várias maneiras no trabalho e na trajetória deste compositor, sendo ele próprio pianista reconhecido por seus improvisos de cadenzas em concertos tradicionais. Seu processo de composição está intimamente relacionado ao da improvisação. É comum em suas composições a inclusão de uma seção em aberto para ser improvisada pelo intérprete. Utilizo os conceitos de referente, base de conhecimento de Jeff Pressing e ponto de partida de Bruno Nettl associados a um modelo de aprendizagem da improvisação proposto por Barry J. Kenny & Martin Gellrich. Esta pesquisa apresenta proposta de exercícios de improvisação fundamentados nos elementos detectados em uma análise da peça. / This research presents a training proposal for the improvisation of a cadenza in Frederich Rzewski!s"the Days Fly By". Improvisation is an aspect that, in several forms, appears in the work and trajectory of this composer. Himself a pianist, he is well known for his improvisations of cadenzas in traditional concerts. He has been a jazz musician and his process of composition is intimately related to the improvisation. It is usual to find in his compositions the inclusion of an open section to be improvised by the performer. I utilize Jeff Pressing!s concepts of referent, knowledge base and Bruno Netti!s point of departure associated to a training model of improvisation proposed by Barry J. Kenny and Martin Gellich. This research presents a proposal for exercises of improvisation grounded in revealed elements on an analysis of the piece.

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