An examination of performance aspects of two major works for percussion ensemble: Toccata by Carlos Chávez and Cantata para América mágica by Alberto Ginastera, a lecture recital, together with four recitals of selected works of I. Stravinsky, R. Vaughan Williams, W.A. Mozart, V. Persichetti, and P. Hindemith

Description

This study addresses the ways and means a conductor may approach two major twentieth century works written specifically for percussion ensemble. Performance techniques and decisions on aesthetics made by the conductor in dealing with such items as timbre, balance, pitch levels, and pitch relationships are also considered.

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1. local-cont-no: 1002718381-George
2. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc332759/
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Tags

Carlos Chávez

Alberto Ginastera

percussion ensemble

music performance

Additional Fields

Identifer	oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc332759
Date	08 1900
Creators	George, Matthew
Publisher	University of North Texas
Source Sets	University of North Texas
Language	English
Detected Language	English
Type	Thesis or Dissertation
Format	Text
Rights	Public, ..., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.