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Beethoven's Orchestra at the Romantic Piano: Understanding the Piano Transcriptions of "Marcia alla turca" from Beethoven's The Ruins of Athens by Franz Liszt and Anton Rubinstein

The transcriptions of Franz Liszt (1811-1886) and Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) on Beethoven's "Marcia alla turca" serve as unique examples within the area of transcription since each of these important virtuosos transcribed the movement with drastically different results. Liszt's Capriccio alla turca (1846) is built on Beethoven's thematic materials although it is presented with a greatly embellished accompaniment providing countermelodies, expanded passages, and vigorous rhythmic features. In contrast, Rubinstein's Turkish March (1848) attempts to capture Beethoven's original (1811) as closely as possible adhering to the form and harmonies. Each composer's approach served to showcase new pianistic innovations capturing orchestral sonorities at the piano previously unimagined. This dissertation offers musical insight for two less well-known works from significant pianist-composers which should receive further attention. Additionally, this research provides greater documentation for the compositions of Rubinstein, supplementing the historical accounts of his abilities as a performer. Examination and comparative analysis of each transcription not only illuminates the creative approaches each composer employed in creating his transcription, but also serves pianists wishing to perform these neglected works.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1833464
Date08 1900
CreatorsYoon, Jeongmi
ContributorsBanowetz, Joseph, Puccinelli, Elvia L., Wodnicki, Adam
PublisherUniversity of North Texas
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formatix, 80 pages : illustrations, music, Text
RightsPublic, Yoon, Jeongmi, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved.
RelationRecital: March 10, 2017, not yet digitized, Recital: April 12, 2018, not yet digitized, Recital: March 22, 2019, ark:/67531/metadc1506383, Lecture: March 31, 2021, ark:/67531/metadc1820942

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