Johann Nepomuk Hummel was a noted Austrian composer and piano virtuoso who not only wrote substantially for the instrument, but also transcribed a series of important orchestral pieces. Among them are two transcriptions of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36- the first a version for piano solo and the second a work for piano quartet, with flute substituting for the traditional viola part. This study will examine Hummel’s treatment of the symphony in both transcriptions, looking at a variety of pianistic devices in the solo piano version and his particular instrumentation choices in the quartet version. Each of these transcriptions can serve a particular purpose for performers. The solo piano version is an obvious virtuoso vehicle, whereas the quartet version can be a refreshing program alternative in a piano quartet concert.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc149620 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Kim, Aram |
| Contributors | Paul, Pamela Mia, Couturiaux, Clay, Romero, Gustavo |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | Text |
| Rights | Public, Kim, Aram, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
| Relation | Lecture recital: April 21, 2012, ark:/67531/metadc177142 |
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