Jennifer Higdon's Oboe Concerto: the composition, transformation, and a performer's analysis

<p>This monograph presents a formal examination of Jennifer Higdon’s Oboe Concerto in its various forms. Jennifer Higdon has garnered international success, yet few in-depth studies of her music exist. In this document, personal accounts from commissioners illustrate the unusual commission of Oboe Concerto. Likewise, the composer, a conductor, and soloists for premiere performances highlight unique aspects of the concerto, particularly its unusual form, multiple versions, and the potential challenges in preparing the work. Higdon’s concerto showcases the lyrical capabilities of the oboe, with an emphasis on melody and sustained tone. The transformation of the concerto illustrates Higdon’s skills of self-promotion, as she is willing to adapt her works to meet new demands from commissioners and audiences alike. Oboe Concerto is a strong example of the composer’s distinctive compositional style, which is detailed in this monograph.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Music

Grantor

Music

Year dc:date.available

2010

Author dc:creator

• Crews, Janice Elizabeth

• oboe

Statement dc:rights

• unrestricted
• Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.

Identifier

etd-06032010-140059
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/828

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:repository.lsu.edu:gradschool_dissertations-1827