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Transcription and Critical Edition of Carl Nielsen's Songs, Op. 4 and 10 for Flute and Piano

Widely regarded as one of the most significant composers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Carl Nielsen and his music have come to define the early twentieth-century musical traditions of Denmark. His original songs for voice and piano are often revered as popular folk tunes and contributed to his status as a national icon. My dissertation explores Nielsen's vocal repertoire through a multipart project that includes transcribing and editing eleven of Nielsen's early songs from Op. 4 (1891) and Op. 10 (1894), originally for voice and piano, for flute and piano. I discuss the reception history and context of Nielsen's Songs, the important role of transcription in flute literature, and provide full score transcription of the original works for flute and piano. Many vocal works have been transcribed for flute from the original vocal score, providing variety in programming and attracting diverse audiences to performances. Transcription offers scholars a new view into a work, by determining what elements of the piece are integral to maintain the composer's intentions.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1538733
Date08 1900
CreatorsPillman, Laura, 1990-
ContributorsClardy, Mary Karen, Reynolds, Kathleen, Mondelli, Peter
PublisherUniversity of North Texas
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formatvi, 142 pages : illustrations, music, Text
RightsPublic, Pillman, Laura, 1990-, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.
RelationRecital: March 19, 2019, ark:/67531/metadc <not yet digitized>, Recital: March 1, 2015, ark:/67531/metadc <not yet digitized>, Recital: February 28, 2017, ark:/67531/metadc <not yet digitized>, Recital: April 18, 2016, ark:/67531/metadc1614843

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