xiv, 111 p. : music. A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number. / As a prolific song composer whose works span the development of the French song
cycle, Massenet is worthy of close examination. To date, analyses of his songs have included a
cursory glance by Frits Noske and a review of thematic relationships by Mario Champagne.
These analyses leave many of Massenet's compositions untouched and exclude many musical
features of merit. This thesis offers a thorough evaluation of Massenet's songs with the aim of
tracing the development of his style as an outgrowth of German influence. I focus on three works
from the beginning, middle, and end of Massenet's career--Poeme d'avril, Poeme d'amour, and
Expressions lyriques--that show the progression of Massenet's style and establish his place as a
bridge between the great lieder composers of the early nineteenth century and the great melodie
composers of the early twentieth century. / Committee in charge:
Dr. Stephen Rodgers, chair;
Dr. Jack Boss;
Prof. Laura Wayte
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:uoregon.edu/oai:scholarsbank.uoregon.edu:1794/10079 |
| Date | 09 1900 |
| Creators | Holmquest, Heather J., 1983- |
| Publisher | University of Oregon |
| Source Sets | University of Oregon |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Relation | University of Oregon theses, School of Music and Dance, M.A., 2009; |
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