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Showing 1 to 20 of 197 for “"concerto"”.
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Viola Concerto
… relationship comes to the fore in the genre of concerto but is present to some degree in every piece for an ensemble. The avenues taken in approaching this relationship are varied, both within the movements, but also structurally, with the use of “Interludes” as shorter solo movements for the …
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Cuban Alleluia, piano concerto.
Cuban Alleluia is a concerto for piano and orchestra written in three movements. These movements are based on the rhythmic pattern of the ‘Cuban Cinquillo’, which recurs throughout the piece, creating a sense of unity among its various sections. The piece is intended as a hymn of praise to God, …
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Concerto for oboe and orchestra
… the form and musical components of the oboe concerto and describes the motivations for the piece’s composition.
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Concerto for piano and orchestra
Thesis (Ph. D.)--Michigan State University. Dept. of Composition, 1995
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Metamorphosis: An Original Jazz Guitar Concerto Exploring Improvisation and Polystylistic Strategies in the Modern Concerto
… the literature through the electric guitar concerto. Few electric guitar concerti are written for improvised jazz guitar, therefore presenting a need for this research. In this thesis, I explore the development of the jazz guitar concerto and nine compositional strategies that benefit …
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Concerto for Two Horns and Orchestra
This concerto for two horns and orchestra is a 25-minute work for two virtuoso horn players and full-size orchestra. The work draws on images of the Rocky Mountains and Western United States. Three movements depict a mountain ascent, lonely calls between the mountain tops, and a majestic fanfare …
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Bloom: A 21st Century Mandolin Concerto
… instrument. In this thesis, an original mandolin concerto, Bloom, aims not only to add to the instrument’s repertoire, but bring it into the twenty-first century using contemporary compositional techniques. I identify and explore the methods of three living composers, and then describe how these …
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Concerto for Bassoon and Chamber Orchestra
… will discuss several factors pertaining to the "Concerto for Bassoon and Chamber Orchestra." It will highlight some of the inspirations for the work; it will briefly analyze some of the harmonic and melodic material used in the piece and it will discuss the form of the piece; both …
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Concerto for Solo Violin and Chamber Orchestra
The Concerto for Violin and Chamber Orchestra was composed over the period of approximately one week in September 2013. It was previewed two weeks later with soloist Taylor Giorgio and Conductor Eleanor Aban in a masterclass with guest-composer and WVU alumnus Jay Chattaway (of Star Trek fame). The …
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Concerto for Tenor Saxophone and Wind Ensemble
I wrote CONCERTO FOR TENOR SAXOPHONE AND WIND ENSEMBLE in the tradition of the grand concerti of the nineteenth century, but incorporating a modern sense of harmony and rhythm. The spirit of the piece is very in the Romantic tradition with a soloist set against a large ensemble. However, the …
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Concerto for violoncello and orchestra. (Original composition);
… twelve-tone technique. The Grundgestalt of the Concerto is represented by the motive C sharp - F sharp - C natural, with F sharp as the tonal center and a primary conflict existing between the tritone and perfect fifth "dominants."
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African American Composers and the Piano Concerto
… regarding the history of the American piano concerto, this dissertation discusses the importance of the African American contribution to this genre. As there is currently limited research regarding these piano concerti, the author has chosen three representative works which exemplify the …
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Starry Sky, a Concerto for Dizi and Orchestra
… the sky and the universe, this composition is a concerto for the traditional Chinese instrument, the bamboo flute (Dizi in Chinese pronunciation), with the Western orchestra. As a United States-based Chinese composer living in places where Western and Eastern cultures blend, I am deeply …
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Antumbra - Concerto for Classical Guitar and Chamber Orchestra
Antumbra (ænt - UHM - bruh) is a concerto for classical guitar and chamber orchestra with programmatic elements based on the toils of self-discovery. The Latin word ‘antumbra’ (‘ant-‘: “before”; ‘umbra’: “shadow”) describes a state where the subject is in situated in both light and shadow, more …
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