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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Through the Lens of Freemasonry: The Influence of Ancient Esoteric Thought on Beethoven's Late Works
Abstract
dc:descriptionI attempt to show in this thesis that Beethoven's musical concepts were deeply enriched through the influence of Freemasonry and other types of ancient philosophical and esoteric thought. The composer integrated these concepts into his world view as well as his music. Evidence of this philosophical/musical synthesis can be seen by comparing his personal writings with certain of his compositions that reflect such thought and attitudes. Three works are examined from this point of view: the Bagatelle, op. 119, No. 7, the Piano Sonata in C minor, op. 111, and the String Quartet in C-sharp minor, op. 131.
Degree
thesis:*- Name thesis:degree_name
- D.M.A.
- Level thesis:degree_level
- Dissertation
- Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
- Music
- Grantor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Year dc:date
- 2015
Author and committee
dc:creator, dc:contributor.*- Author dc:creator
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- Gaona, Brian S.
- Contributors dc:contributor
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- William Kinderman
- Vamos, Brandon
Subjects
dc:subject × 1Rights
- Language dc:language
- eng
Identifiers
dc:identifier.*- Identifier
- (MiAaPQ)AAI3430865
- OAI identifier oai:identifier
- oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/85827