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MUSIKALISCHER PARNASSUS by Johann Kaspar Ferdinand Fischer (1656-1746): Guitar Transcription and Performance Guide of Suites VI and VIII

abstract: Guitar repertoire from the Baroque period consists primarily of transcriptions, which suggests that modern performers may explore more sources to identify eligible works to transcribe. The Musikalischer Parnassus, a collection of dance suites for harpsichord by Johann Kaspar Ferdinand Fischer (1656-1746), is worthy of such a transcription. This collection has high artistic value and possesses a range and texture that make much of it playable on the guitar. The purpose of this research project is to introduce Fischer and his works to the classical guitar community, and also to explore the artistic qualities of Musikalischer Parnassus that qualify it for transcription for guitar. This document addresses the transcription process of two selected suites: VI, Euterpe and VIII, Polymnia by Fischer. The outcome is an edition for guitar and a performance guide, which includes interpretations and stylistic considerations for each movement. / Dissertation/Thesis / it is the appendix for the dissertation / D.M.A. Music 2013

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:asu.edu/item:21009
Date January 2013
ContributorsFang, Zhou (Author), Koonce, Frank (Advisor), Levy, Benjamin (Committee member), Rotaru, Catalin (Committee member), Arizona State University (Publisher)
Source SetsArizona State University
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeDoctoral Dissertation
Format42 pages
Rightshttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/, All Rights Reserved

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