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The Solo Piano Works of Alfredo Casella: A Comparative Analysis of His Diverse Styles

The compositions to be considered in this study have been divided into three periods, corresponding with certain times in the life of Alfredo Casella. There is enough consistency of style in the compositions of each period to justify this division. The first period, characterized by lyricism and virtuosity, includes the works written in Paris after Casella left the Paris Conservatory. The second period, with its chromaticism and dissonance, comprises his output during the first years after his return to Italy. The third period begins with the close of World War I. In this period Casella returns to a classic style which is firmly embedded in an extended tonal system. The compositions of this period combine various ideas and styles gathered through the years and blend them into works marked by maturity, sincerity, and originality.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc798158
Date08 1900
CreatorsDavidson, Donna Ruth
PublisherNorth Texas State University
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formatvi, 61 leaves : music, Text
RightsPublic, Davidson, Donna Ruth, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights

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