Both of the Chopin concertos are the earliest of his works to be found in the ordinary piano repertoire, and they possess the direct influences and inherited traits of the composer. Since he did no more orchestral work after completing these two works, it is evident that he thought only in terms of pianistic expression.
Probably one of the reasons for Chopin's ineffectiveness as an orchestral writer is due to his inability to conform to the classical form: sonata allegro. The e minor concerto is representative of his treatment of the larger forms.
Analyzing the elements of an early work of the composer reveals the degree of maturity in individual traits. Elements of basic chord structure and use of harmony, melodic characteristics, and pianistic expression mark the style of a composer. This concerto demonstrates the beginning of chromatic harmony in his time and in his own writing; it contains melodic beauty and pianistic features which make it acceptable in standard concerto repertoire
in spite of its many defects.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc699454 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Carmignani, Anna Marie |
| Contributors | Ottman, Robert W., Hodgson, Walter H. |
| Publisher | North Texas State Teachers College |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | vii, 76 leaves: music, Text |
| Rights | Public, Carmignani, Anna Marie, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights |
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