Improvisation is an art form which has arguably been present since the existence of music itself. Inventing music on the spot, like spontaneous speech, is a common expression of artistry throughout history and across musical boundaries. While improvisation has maintained its importance in jazz, classical organ music and the music of many eastern cultures, this dissertation will focus on the presence of improvisation as acceptable performance practice within the tradition of western classical music. At several points in history, this musical tradition was encouraged and even expected to be a regular part of a musician's life, and yet in the classical music tradition of the twenty-first century, improvisation is rarely, if ever, heard from the concert stage, nor is it regularly included in the general education of the conservatory student.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1703338 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Vigran, Joshua |
| Contributors | Romero, Gustavo, Leenhouts, Paul, 1957-, Chesky, Kris S., Harlos, Steven, 1953- |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | v, 39 pages : illustrations, music, Text |
| Rights | Public, Vigran, Joshua, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
| Relation | Recital: November 30, 2017, not yet digitized, Recital: November 10, 2018, not yet digitized, Lecture recital: March 6, 2020, not yet digitized |
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