Throughout the history of Western art music, the Bible has been a rich source of inspiration for many composers. Driven by their own spiritual beliefs, they create faith-inspired pieces, conveying the meaning of the texts. Shinuh Lee (b. 1969) approaches biblical texts to not only express her profound Christian faith, but also reflect the origins and nature of human existence, pondering the universal pain and emotions that humans suffer in the world, providing a consoling message. This dissertation explores the beliefs Lee holds, and studies the unique compositional language used to express her own faith and a Christian message.
The first and second chapters provide an overview of Lee’s biography and compositional background and style, dividing it into two periods that reflect this shift in her approach. The third chapter explores several composers who took inspiration from the Bible and Christianity, and how they drew inspiration from, and expressed belief in, their music, examining their influence on Lee and her compositional style. The fourth chapter includes a brief presentation of Lee’s selected works for solo instrument and piano. The fifth chapter presents a detailed analysis of Lament, O–the Daughter of Zion, exploring the interrelationship between text and music, and musical form and motives, facilitating a more authentic and well-rounded performance.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bu.edu/oai:open.bu.edu:2144/44461 |
| Date | 18 May 2022 |
| Creators | Song, Hanna |
| Contributors | Wallace, John |
| Source Sets | Boston University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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