The recorded heritage of Willem Mengelberg and its aesthetic relevance

This dissertation explores the art and interpretative aesthetics of the Dutch conductor Willem Mengelberg (1871-1951), as preserved in his sound recordings and, subsidiarily, in his writings. Emphasis is given to issues pertaining to 19th century performance practice, as well as to historical connections between Mengelberg and compositional/interpretative trends in Europe at the time. Mengelberg’s impact on musical life in Amsterdam, New York, and beyond will be considered. The relevance of Mengelberg’s recordings is assessed from both a documentary and aesthetic point of view. The quasi-entirety of Mengelberg’s rich body of recordings has been consulted, yet a few dozens of them have been chosen for an in-depth study meant to illuminate both their historical context and their contemporary relevance.

Name thesis:degree_name

A.Mus.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Music

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2014

Author dc:creator

• Golescu, Samir

Contributors dc:contributor

• Kinderman, William A.
• Hobson, Ian
• Lupu, Sherban
• Syer, Katherine R.

• Willem Mengelberg

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2014 Samir Ghiocel Golescu

Language dc:language

en

Handle dc:identifier

http://hdl.handle.net/2142/49839

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/49839