This treatise is based on two lecture-recitals that were given as part of the Doctor of Music degree requirements at Florida State University on November 17, 2016 and November 13, 2017. The first lecture recital focused on the Sonate Nr. 2 for piano of Valentin Silvestrov and the second explored selected piano works of Toru Takemitsu. Both lecture-recitals were intended as separate events, the content of which was not related to each other. During the process of preparation for these projects, which included study of the score, analysis of form, research of the supporting material, and preparation for the performance of the selected pieces, I have discovered certain musical and conceptual ideas that are shared by both composers. The goal of the present research has been to reveal the creative concepts and corresponding historic background of the chosen piano works of composers from two different cultures. Valentin Silvestrov is a prominent modern composer from Ukraine. His compositional output covers a wide range of classical genres, in which music for piano is of great importance. The work chosen for this research is his Sonate No. 2, a transitional work in Silvestrov’s compositional style. The goal of this lecture was to explore the historical context in Silvestrov’s creative output that led to the creation of this large-scale work, the analysis of its form and content, and the attempt to understand the musical narrative of this piece. Toru Takemitsu was one of the leading 20th century Japanese composers. One of the highlights of his creative career was his ability to incorporate and connect philosophical and musical concepts of the traditional Japanese culture with the musical language of the Western contemporary movements. He was not only a prolific composer but also a writer who left valuable thoughts on various topics related to music. The goal of this lecture was to give an overview of the creative concepts of Takemitsu and illustrate his approach to music-making in his piano works. First two chosen pieces, Romance and Litany (in Memory of Michael Vyner), represent Takemitsu’s early compositions and both of his Rain Tree Sketches were selected to illustrate composer’s late style. / A Treatise submitted to the College of Music in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Music. / Spring Semester 2018. / April 10, 2018. / Creative Concepts, cultures, Piano sonata, piano works, Toru Takemitsu, Valentin Silvestrov / Includes bibliographical references. / David Kalhous, Professor Directing Treatise; Charles E. Brewer, University Representative; Heidi Williams, Committee Member; Christopher Moore, Committee Member.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_653539 |
| Contributors | Zotov, Anton (author), Kalhous, David, 1975- (professor directing treatise), Brewer, Charles E. (university representative), Williams, Heidi Louise (committee member), Moore, Christopher, 1965- (committee member), Florida State University (degree granting institution), College of Music (degree granting college), College of Music (degree granting departmentdgg) |
| Publisher | Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English, English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, text, doctoral thesis |
| Format | 1 online resource (62 pages), computer, application/pdf |
Page generated in 0.2513 seconds