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Elegies for Cello and Piano by Bridge, Britten and Delius: A Study of Traditions and Influences

In the western classical tradition, the violoncello has developed a reputation for its soulful, vocal qualities. Because of this distinction, many composers have written elegiac works for the cello. This document comprises studies of three twentieth-century British elegies for cello and piano, each explored against a backdrop of poetic, societal and musical influences. The results reveal several common tropes of mourning, both musical and extra-musical, which can be applied to further studies of musical works.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:uky.edu/oai:uknowledge.uky.edu:music_etds-1009
Date01 January 2012
CreatorsBirnbaum, Sara Gardner
PublisherUKnowledge
Source SetsUniversity of Kentucky
Detected LanguageEnglish
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Formatapplication/pdf
SourceTheses and Dissertations--Music

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