The Autodidactic Process of Hugo Wolf and the Fourfold Learning Equation

<p>This dissertation investigates and discusses the self-study process of the Austro-Slovene composer Hugo Wolf. A fourfold learning equation consisting of imitation+emulation+invention =results will be presented, discussed, and applied to the musical compositions of Hugo Wolf, who learned how to compose music mostly by self-study, and minimal formal conservatory level training. Standard methods of analysis of musical construct, harmony, and orchestration will be used to evaluate each musical work. The selected musical works and their musical qualities were chosen to illustrate the effectiveness of the use of the fourfold learning equation by Wolf, both with and/or without instructional resources. This dissertation examines and makes the conclusion that the fourfold learning equation is still the most relevant and reliable method for training musicians, and for educating humans as a species.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Music, PhD

Level thesis:degree_level

Open Access Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

School of Arts and Humanities

Year dc:date.available

2022

Author dc:creator

• Strnad, Frank L

Contributors dc:contributor

• Robert Zappulla
• Carol Lisek

• Music
• Music Education
• Musicology

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cgu_etd/412

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarship.claremont.edu:cgu_etd-1406