The dissertation is a three-movement concerto for two pianos and large orchestra. Instrumentation includes the following: two flutes, alto flute, two oboes, two clarinets, bass clarinet, two bassoons, four horns, four trumpets, four trombones, tuba, timpani, xylophone, vibraphone, suspended cymbal, triangle, castanets, slapstick, wood block, temple blocks, snare drum, bass drum, harp and strings. / This eclectic work is, by design, boldly consonant. Lyrical melodies and harmonies rich in color and function are motivated by highly syncopated rhythms. Strong dissonances are frequent but seldom occur without a clear tonal reference. / The first and longest of the three movements follows the formal scheme of a Sonata-allegro with double exposition but has a re-positioning of the cadenza. / The second movement follows the structure of a large ternary design. In stark contrast to the outside movements, the second movement is more coloristic with the use of harp, muted strings, harmonics, trills, and solo treatments of the alto flute and bass clarinet. / The final movement is a spirited Allegro in rondo form. The use of changing meters transforms an otherwise simple melodic gesture into a highly active, but easily recognizable rondo theme. / Duration for the three movements is approximately 25 minutes. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 45-04, Section: A, page: 0981. / Thesis (D.Mus.)--The Florida State University, 1984.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_75315 |
| Contributors | COX, MICHAEL THOMAS., Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 168 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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