In the western classical tradition, the violoncello has developed a reputation for its soulful, vocal qualities. Because of this distinction, many composers have written elegiac works for the cello. This document comprises studies of three twentieth-century British elegies for cello and piano, each explored against a backdrop of poetic, societal and musical influences. The results reveal several common tropes of mourning, both musical and extra-musical, which can be applied to further studies of musical works.
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:uky.edu/oai:uknowledge.uky.edu:music_etds-1009 |
Date | 01 January 2012 |
Creators | Birnbaum, Sara Gardner |
Publisher | UKnowledge |
Source Sets | University of Kentucky |
Detected Language | English |
Type | text |
Format | application/pdf |
Source | Theses and Dissertations--Music |
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