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Showing 1 to 20 of 27 for “"contemporary classical"”.
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The contemporary classical singer : why new music is necessary in 21st-century vocal pedagogy
… perform in a variety of styles from bel canto to contemporary classical, musical theater, experimental, pop, etc. This shift from specialized technique to pluralistic embrace has been compelled by a number of factors: increased social awareness and criticism of classical music’s elitist past, …
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SOUNDING STRATEGY: COMPOSERS’ USES OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND POLITICAL THEMES IN CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL CONCERT MUSIC
Contemporary classical concert music could be part of the solution to build a just and sustainable future. My research demonstrates that such music, despite its niche, elitist positioning in contemporary American society, can contribute to social movements and change the world in meaningful, …
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The use of the principles and practice of Zen Buddhism and Korean dance to create a new choreographic style for contemporary classical ballet works
… Lin Hwai Min as well as by my own background in classical ballet techniques. Meditation provides rest, relaxation and calmness but meditation’s most profound contribution is its capacity to generate insight and a connection to divinity. My choreography through its preparation, sound theoretical …
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An Exploration of Conceptual Teaching in Piano Study: Pedagogical Analysis of Three Selected Intermediate Piano Works by Two American Composers, William Bolcom and Lowell Liebermann
Music of contemporary classical composers is often neglected because of simple lack of familiarity or because some of the material is difficult; all too frequently, recent music is allotted very little time during the long-term course of a student's piano study. These circumstances may contribute …
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Routine investigations: expanding the language of improvisation through interdisciplinary interaction
… an exploration into textures found largely in contemporary classical music scores and recordings, and more specifically selected contemporary classical piano compositions. By extracting the principles of their construction in an intuitive manner, I have developed a number of models and …
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A La Música: The Musical Abstract Paintings Of Kazuya Sakai, 1964-1979
… paintings after works of jazz, rock, and contemporary classical music. Despite this, most historical scholarship on Sakai considered his work stylistically within the context of Mexican geometric abstraction, lacking specific attention to compositions the paintings are titled after. This …
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Tarnavazan
… through a hybrid approach, blending Persian classical music and Western contemporary classical music. The Persian material is derived from the dastgāh Shur and dastgāh Nava (two Persian modes), while the Western material is based on a mode called the Partials mode, which is derived from the …
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Working with Metal: The Stylistic Characteristics of the Swedish Band Meshuggah and an Original Composition Inspired by Their Work
… to me exploring paths that combine elements of contemporary, classical, jazz, world, film, and video game music. In this thesis I explore elements of progressive metal band Meshuggah. More specifically I examine their use of polymeter, polyrhythm, and other rhythmic devices used in six of their …
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This is All It Is for Treble Voice and Fixed Media
… movements more closely reflect modern contemporary classical art music, while the even-numbered works explore popular music sounds crafted for the concert hall. The subject matter is widely light and only hints toward more serious concepts. Topics include maladaptive daydreaming, self …
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Composer and performer roles in contemporary music: an autoethnographic study
In 20th and 21st century contemporary classical music the instrumentalist has played a vital role in developing the art form. However, the input of the performer into the preparation of new works is not one which has been clearly documented. This project is a practice-led approach that articulates …
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Pathétique: a tale of two rabbys
… music that I listened to growing up with the contemporary classical and jazz music that I've learned to love through my academic endeavors. The concept of the piece stems from joining together the seriousness and tragedy of opera with the playfulness of musical theater. A full production is …
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Sea-Crosser
… Movement. The music consists of a predominantly contemporary classical style, featuring large choral sections and Klezmer themes. It is a great honor to set my great-great-grandfather’s story to music, and I hope the composition conveys much of the emotion and sentiment from his tumultuous …
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Vocal Minimalism: An analysis and pedagogical approach to minimalist vocal techniques in new works for choir
… continue to be important to the progression of contemporary-classical and commercial music. While the aesthetic movement in reaction to serialism and modernism has passed, musical aspects and techniques from minimalism have evolved alongside and within other musical styles. Repetition, focus on …
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Contemporary music in Canada: Alexina Louie.
… (1949-) is one of Canada's foremost composers of contemporary classical music. She was named "Composer of the Year 1986" by the Canada Music Council in the International Year of Canadian music. Her compositions have been commissioned and performed by Canada's major orchestras, ensembles, and …
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Directive, interactive and collaborative compositional methodologies and the consolidation of musical style: PhD portfolio of compositions and written commentary
… and performers who are working in the field of contemporary classical music, providing a case study that demonstrates how varying kinds of formal composer-performer relationships can affect the evolution of a composer’s personal musical voice. <br/>
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The traditional-contemporary dichotomy in Irish art music : a new compositional approach
… dichotomy between traditional Irish music and contemporary music is studied through the context of twelve new compositions and accompanying commentaries, each addressing individual issues within this dichotomy. Drawing on recent summative work by Dave Flynn, the current problems in the …
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For a ‘Dramaturgy of the Piano Recital’ – an investigation of interdisciplinary strategies for live classical piano performances
… interdisciplinary strategies for live classical piano performances. The questions which initiated this research emerged from my practice as a classical pianist, and they are concerned, in particular, with the space of the performance, the formalities of the concert etiquette, and the …
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Gnarly Buttons: Composer-Performer Collaboration in Contemporary Accordion Music
… composers and performers is a common practice in contemporary classical music, a genre in which the accordion is becoming increasingly popular. Collaboration between accordionists and composers is particularly significant because of relative novelty of the instrument; composers often lack general …
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The Hungarian Cimbalom: History and Evolution
… performance styles of the Hungarian cimbalom (classical and folk). These two approaches are intertwined and can be perceived in both the canon of certain Western Art Music composers, and the performance practices of contemporary Classical cimbalists. The implicitly stated thesis of my …
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A contemporary voice for the female protagonist : an exploration of the collaborative creative process : the development and synthesis of vocal techniques in the realisation of premiere music performances
… character and voice through the synthesis of contemporary vocal and folk music practice, as well as the embodiment of the female protagonist on stage.The core of the presented thesis consists of a portfolio of a number of contrasting works that feature the female protagonist exploring her …
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