abstract: ABSTRACT &eacutetudes; written for violin ensemble, which include violin duets, trios, and quartets, are less numerous than solo &eacutetudes.; These works rarely go by the title "&eacutetude;," and have not been the focus of much scholarly research. Ensemble &eacutetudes; have much to offer students, teachers and composers, however, because they add an extra dimension to the learning, teaching, and composing processes. This document establishes the value of ensemble &eacutetudes; in pedagogy and explores applications of the repertoire currently available. Rather than focus on violin duets, the most common form of ensemble &eacutetude;, it mainly considers works for three and four violins without accompaniment. Concentrating on the pedagogical possibilities of studying &eacutetudes; in a group, this document introduces creative ways that works for violin ensemble can be used as both &eacutetudes; and performance pieces. The first two chapters explore the history and philosophy of the violin &eacutetude; and multiple-violin works, the practice of arranging of solo &eacutetudes; for multiple instruments, and the benefits of group learning and cooperative learning that distinguish ensemble &eacutetude; study from solo &eacutetude; study. The third chapter is an annotated survey of works for three and four violins without accompaniment, and serves as a pedagogical guide to some of the available repertoire. Representing a wide variety of styles, techniques and levels, it illuminates an historical association between violin ensemble works and pedagogy. The fourth chapter presents an original composition by the author, titled Variations on a Scottish Folk Song: &eacutetude; for Four Violins, with an explanation of the process and techniques used to create this ensemble &eacutetude.; This work is an example of the musical and technical integration essential to &eacutetude; study, and demonstrates various compositional traits that promote cooperative learning. Ensemble &eacutetudes; are valuable pedagogical tools that deserve wider exposure. It is my hope that the information and ideas about ensemble &eacutetudes; in this paper and the individual descriptions of the works presented will increase interest in and application of violin trios and quartets at the university level. / Dissertation/Thesis / D.M.A. Music 2011

abstract: The two solo violin works by Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) have been largely overlooked since their composition in the 1920s. These pieces are representative of Nielsen's mature style, combining elements of classical form (the Theme and Variations) as well as processes more commonly found in the twentieth century (through-composition and non-tonal harmonic language). This paper is designed to bring these long-neglected works to light and make them more approachable for violin students, teachers and performers. As Denmark's leading composer, Nielsen was well regarded in his lifetime, although his isolation from mainland Europe created obstacles in his path toward international fame. Rather than following trends in post-romantic music, he remained true to his own musical ideals. This choice often isolated him further during his career, but his unique blend of chromatic harmony, driving rhythms and juxtapositions of character captivates modern listeners. Although small in scope compared to his symphonies and other large works, the enthusiastic spirit and indomitable energy of the solo violin works reflect Nielsen's character at its best. Combining a high level of virtuosity with solid structural integrity, textural variety and musical interest, these works deserve a much more prominent place in the standard violin repertoire. / Dissertation/Thesis / D.M.A. Music 2012

abstract: John Harbison is one of the most prominent composers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. He has made major contributions in all areas of classical music, including operas, symphonies, chamber music, choral works, and vocal pieces.Among his vast output is 'Four Songs of Solitude,' his only composition (to date) for solo violin. Though the piece is beautiful and reflective in nature, its inherent technical and musical difficulties present challenges to violinists preparing the piece. There is no published edition of 'Four Songs of Solitude' that includes bowings and fingerings, and violinists used to practicing and performing the études and repertoire of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries may have difficulty determining how to successfully navigate the music. This paper examines the piece in detail, providing an analytic description of the music and suggestions for practice. An interview with the composer yielded many insights into the structural and harmonic events of the songs, and the composer's interpretive suggestions are given alongside technical suggestions by the author. The solo violin has a centuries-long legacy, and some of the most performed repertoire exists in the medium. 'Four Songs of Solitude' is a demanding set of pieces that stands out in late twentieth-century violin music. Providing information about the piece directly from the composer and suggestions for practice and performance increases the accessibility of the work for violinists seeking to bring it to the concert stage. / Dissertation/Thesis / D.M.A. Music 2012

abstract: Four Souvenirs for Violin and Piano was composed by Paul Schoenfeld (b.1947) in 1990 as a showpiece, spotlighting the virtuosity of both the violin and piano in equal measure. Each movement is a modern interpretation of a folk or popular genre, re- envisioned over intricate jazz harmonies and rhythms. The work was commissioned by violinist Lev Polyakin, who specifically requested some short pieces that could be performed in a local jazz establishment named Night Town in Cleveland, Ohio. The result is a work that is approximately fifteen minutes in length. Schoenfeld is a respected composer in the contemporary classical music community, whose Café Music (1986) for piano trio has recently become a staple of the standard chamber music repertoire. Many of his other works, however, remain in relative obscurity. It is the focus of this document to shed light on at least one other notable composition; Four Souvenirs for Violin and Piano. Among the topics to be discussed regarding this piece are a brief history behind the genesis of this composition, a structural summary of the entire work and each of its movements, and an appended practice guide based on interview and coaching sessions with the composer himself. With this project, I hope to provide a better understanding and appreciation of this work. / Dissertation/Thesis / Doctoral Dissertation Music 2015

abstract: There are a significant number of musical compositions for violin by composers who used folk songs and dances of various cultures in their music, including works by George Enescu, Béla Bartók and György Ligeti. Less known are pieces that draw on the plethora of melodies and rhythms from Turkey. The purpose of this paper is to help performers become more familiar with two such compositions: Fazil Say's Sonata for Violin and Piano and Cleopatra for Solo Violin. Fazil Say (b. 1970) is considered to be a significant, contemporary Turkish composer. Both of the works discussed in this document simulate traditional "Eastern" instruments, such as the kemenҫe, the baðlama, the kanun and the ud. Additionally, both pieces use themes from folk melodies of Turkey, Turkish dance rhythms and Arabian scales, all framed within traditional structural techniques, such as ostinato bass and the fughetta. Both the Sonata for Violin and Piano and Cleopatra are enormously expressive and musically interesting works, demanding virtuosity and a wide technical range. Although this document does not purport to be a full theoretical analysis, by providing biographical information, analytical descriptions, notes regarding interpretation, and suggestions to assist performers in overcoming technical obstacles, the writer hopes to inspire other violinists to consider learning and performing these works. / Dissertation/Thesis / D.M.A. Music 2013

Orientador: Esdras Rodrigues Silva / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Artes / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-14T02:55:17Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Ansante_WalterFinatto_M.pdf: 7180368 bytes, checksum: 96b0fc6382d9e971de67a70c68aac691 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2009 / Resumo: Este trabalho tem como objetivo principal realizar um estudo de análise interpretativa da peça para Violino Solo "As Quatro Estações" - Outono, Inverno, Primavera, Verão - de Almeida Prado. A dissertação, que se inicia com uma discussão sobre a utilização do tema As Quatro Estações pelos compositores ao longo da história da música, inclui uma análise motívica da obra, apontando, em especial, para a utilização de elementos unificadores. A seguir, levando-se em conta a proposta didática da peça, são apresentadas considerações sobre as técnicas violinísticas utilizadas, com sugestões de arcadas, dedilhados e dinâmicas, e apresenta-se ao final uma edição para performance / Abstract: This dissertation is a study of "The Four Seasons" - Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer - a solo violin work by Brazilian composer Almeida Prado. Initially, a discussion on the frequent appearance of this theme throughout music history is presented, followed by a motivic analysis that points to unifying elements in the work's movements. A series of considerations on performance practice are made after the analyses results and Prado's didactical intentions with this piece, leading to suggestions on bowings, fingerings and dynamics. At the end, a performance edition is presented / Mestrado / Mestre em Música

I denna undersökning har jag studerat hur violinstudenter på högskolenivå resonerar kring sina övningsmetoder och vilka förberedelser, metoder och mentala strukturer de anser vara bäst för att lyckas med sin övning. Jag har även undersökt vilka metoder de anger att de använder för att stärka sitt självförtroende och hur de anser sig påverkas av stress. Datainsamlingen har skett genom fyra kvalitativa intervjuer med violinstudenter när de var under slutfasen av sina studier vid Kungl. Musikhögskolan i Stockholm. Resultatet från intervjuerna har sedan analyserats med hjälp av teorier från tidigare forskning om violinmetodik och mental träning. Studiens viktigaste resultat är att undersökningsdeltagarna angav en faktor som helt väsentlig för att lyckas med sin övning vilket är vikten av att ha mål i sin övning. De menade även att ett musikaliskt mål leder till bättre övning än ett speltekniskt mål, att det går att lyckas genom att undvika att misslyckas och att det är viktigt för självförtroendet att reda ut osäkerheter i repertoaren. De menade även att förmågan kunna spela ut är viktigt för att lyckas med övningen samt att olika nivåer i grundteknik mellan lärarstudenter och musikerstudenter tycks påverka övningens kvalitet.

This thesis presents extended program notes for a sixty-minute violin graduate recital consisting of the following repertoire: César Franck, Sonata for Piano and Violin; Peter Sculthorpe, Irkanda I for solo violin; Ernest Chausson, Poème; Béla Bartók, Violin Concerto No. 2. Composed over the past two centuries, these works display a variety of styles and musical forms. The content of this thesis features detailed information on these works through historical study and musical analysis.

Denna skriftliga reflektion inom självständigt konstnärligt arbete behandlar klassisk musik och filmmusik som musikformer. I studien analyseras och diskuteras emotionella upplevelser hos musikern vad gäller likheter och skillnader med inriktning mot den typiska romantiska stilen. Syftet är tvåfaldigt: i) att som musiker och violinist i ett konsertsammanhang framföra fyra verk: två från den klassiska romantiska repertoaren, två från filmmusikrepertoaren; ii) att som musiker analysera hur jag interpreterar och upplever klassisk musik och filmmusik. De två spåren täcker in det väsentligaste för att komma fram till ett svar på vad likheterna och skillnaderna innebär för upplevelser av musiken. Studiens resultat påvisar att jag som musiker upplever en skillnad i hur jag instuderar och interpreterar de fyra musikstyckena utifrån om det är klassisk musik eller filmmusik. Klassisk musik upplever jag som mer konventionsstyrd medan filmmusik möjliggör en friare interpretation.

Ribbons of Visible Air is a work of about twenty minutes duration for soprano saxophone, violin, cello, piano, one percussion, and live digital sound processing. Though the work unfolds as one continuous movement, it is conceived as being in several sections, each lasting from approximately one to four minutes. The primary ideas behind the form of Ribbons of Visible Air originate in the concerto principle (with the saxophone in the role of soloist) and variation technique; these ideas influence not only the large-scale form, but also the organization of material in respect to the different instruments and the relationship of the ensemble as a whole to the electronic processing. This composition explores a number of harmonic techniques related to the harmonic series, as well as the rhythmic possibilities inherent in multiple levels of pulsation. Of particular relevance to this work is the incorporation of extended techniques of the soprano saxophone, especially the alteration of pitch and timbre through unorthodox fingering patterns. / Arts, Faculty of / Music, School of / Graduate