Performance-motivated analysis : an approach to performance interpretation : a thesis submitted to Massey University and Victoria University of Wellington in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Musical Arts in Classical Performance Piano

Performance interpretation is one of the most challenging yet most important skill sets for a performer to develop. Performers all use different approaches in developing their interpretations. This exegesis focuses on the idea of Performance-Motivated Analysis as one of these possible approaches to interpreting music. By performing a thorough analysis of the exposition of the first movement of Beethoven's 'Waldstein' Sonata, by drawing upon many analytical sources, and by combining this with an annotative analysis of six performers' interpretations, this exegesis shows how theory can be used to explain many possible interpretive decisions within the composition. I then use and discuss this knowledge in regards to my own interpretation and subsequent performance of the same composition for my Masters Recital.

Author

• Atkins, Andrew Quintin George

• Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827 Criticism and interpretation
• Music Interpretation (Phrasing, dynamics, etc.)
• Piano Performance Psychological aspects
• Research Subject Categories::HUMANITIES and RELIGION::Aesthetic subjects::Music

Identifier

hdl:10179/10750

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:mro.massey.ac.nz:10179/10750