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Habilitationsschrift--Munich. / Includes bibliographical references (p. [285]-297) and index.

Zugl.: Mannheim, Univ., Diss., 2005

Zugl.: Köln, Univ., Diss., 2002

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Princeton University, 1935. / Bibliography: p. 155-158.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Princeton University, 1935. / Bibliography: p. 155-158.

Inaug.-Diss.--Cologne. / Added thesis t.p. has imprint: Köln, 1965. Bibliographie: p. 111-115.

Thesis--Münster. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (1st prelim. p.).

This is a stylistic study of the four versions of Liszt's Three Petrarchan Sonnets with special emphasis on the revision of poetic settings to the music. The various revisions over four versions from 1838 to 1861 reflect Liszt's artistic development as seen especially in his use of melody, harmony, tonality, color, tone painting, atmosphere, and form. His use of the voice and development of piano technique also play an important part in these sonnets. The sonnets were inexplicably linked with the fateful events in his life and were in a way an image of this most flamboyant and controversial personality. This study suggests Liszt's importance as an innovator, and his influence on later trends should not be underestimated.

The purpose of this study is to examine the songs Tre Sonetti del Petrarca by Ildebrando Pizzetti. Effort is made to provide the performer with musical and poetic analyses to aid him in the preparation and interpretation of the songs. A consideration of the development of Italian solo song from 1822 to 1950 and brief biographical sketches of both the composer and the author of the text are included as background material. It is assumed that a detailed examination of the music and poetry will lead to a more meaningful expression in performance.