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An Examination of the Percussion Writing in the Chamber Works of George Crumb, 1960-1980 with Three Recitals of Selected Works of Bergsma, Kurka, Miyoshi, Niimi, Takemitsu, and Others

In this study, the unique style of percussion writing in the chamber works of George Crumb, written between 1960 and 1980, is examined. The principal aspects examined within this study include: the extended instrumental techniques, the use of percussion within the musical imagery, soloistic treatment, compositional and notational procedures, and specific performance problems pertaining to the chamber work Songs, Drones, and Refrains of Death.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc278604
Date08 1900
CreatorsLedBetter, Robert B.
ContributorsSchietroma, Robert J., Brothers, Lester Dwayne, 1945-, Winslow, Robert A., Crowder, Robert D.
PublisherUniversity of North Texas
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formatix, 130 leaves: music, Text
RightsPublic, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved., LedBetter, Robert B.
RelationLecture recital: July 6, 1992, ark:/67531/metadc983882, Recital: July 13, 1987, ark:/67531/metadc983806

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