When Baroque keyboard works are performed on the piano, some pianists try to imitate
the sound of the harpsichord and clavichord. Others try to avoid this by applying
performance practices of the Romantic period to Baroque keyboard works, for the sake
of musical expression. The aim of this study is to determine which alterations can be
made to the performance of Baroque keyboard works on the piano to ensure a musically
expressive, yet stylistically acceptable result.
The following aspects are investigated:
The production and quality of sound, as well as technique of playing at the
harpsichord, clavichord and piano. The possibilities of musical expression at
these instruments are also compared.
The manner of accomplishing musical expression within a Baroque keyboard
work, in terms of appropriate tempo, dynamics and articulation.
The extent to which the sound qualities of the piano can be utilised when
performing Baroque keyboard works on the piano.
This study proves that the alterations made to the performance of Baroque keyboard
works on the piano can be of such nature that the unique sound possibilities of the piano
are utilised, but that the performance still corresponds to Baroque performance practice. / Thesis (M.Mus.)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2007.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:nwu/oai:dspace.nwu.ac.za:10394/1138 |
| Date | January 2007 |
| Creators | De Villiers, Wynand Gideon |
| Publisher | North-West University |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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