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This collection includes most of the ASU Theses and Dissertations from 2011 to present. ASU Theses and Dissertations are available in downloadable PDF format; however, a small percentage of items are under embargo. Information about the dissertations/theses includes degree information, committee members, an abstract, supporting data or media.

In addition to the electronic theses found in the ASU Digital Repository, ASU Theses and Dissertations can be found in the ASU Library Catalog.

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Selections from Anton Rubinstein's Morceaux, Opus 16 and Opus 104: Discussion and Recording Project

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Remembered as a virtuoso pianist from the Romantic period, Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) was well-known for his outstanding piano technique and his series of historic recitals. Rubinstein was also a prolific composer, and piano music constitutes a substantial portion of his output. Scholars and pianists recently have shown interest in Rubinstein’s…

Remembered as a virtuoso pianist from the Romantic period, Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) was well-known for his outstanding piano technique and his series of historic recitals. Rubinstein was also a prolific composer, and piano music constitutes a substantial portion of his output. Scholars and pianists recently have shown interest in Rubinstein’s music, primarily his piano sonatas and études. His Morceaux, however, receive little notice and are seldom performed by pianists today. The project at hand examines four pieces: Impromptu and Serenade from Morceaux, Op. 16, and Ballade and Variations from Morceaux, Op. 104. These works are explored from both compositional and performance perspectives. After a brief introduction about Rubinstein’s life and his piano music, the four pieces from these two sets of Morceaux are described analytically. Performance suggestions follow the description of each piece, concentrating on the technical and expressive challenges for pianists.
ContributorsCai, Jun (Author) / Holbrook, Amy (Thesis advisor) / Meir, Baruch (Thesis advisor) / Creviston, Hannah (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2021
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The Mimicking of Instruments in Arrangements and Transcriptions for Piano of Chinese Traditional Music

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This research paper is an explanatory document for the lecture recital presented by the author. The lecture recital focused on the mimicking of instruments in arrangements and transcriptions for piano of Chinese traditional music. There are five Chinese music instruments discussed in the paper, namely guqin, zheng, erhu, suona, and…

This research paper is an explanatory document for the lecture recital presented by the author. The lecture recital focused on the mimicking of instruments in arrangements and transcriptions for piano of Chinese traditional music. There are five Chinese music instruments discussed in the paper, namely guqin, zheng, erhu, suona, and pipa. This document provides an introduction to the five instruments, including their origin, historical background, and physical characteristics. Then it discusses the selected traditional pieces for these instruments and compares them to their corresponding piano arrangements. The traditional pieces are Three Stanzas of Plum Blossoms (arranged by Jianzhong Wang), Liu Yang River (arranged by Jianzhong Wang), Moon Reflected on the Er-quan Spring (arranged by Wanghua Chu), A Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix (arranged by Jianzhong Wang), and Flute and Drum at Sunset (arranged by Yinghai Li). The comparison and the discussion of the technical issues in certain passages will help the pianist to create a fitting sound when performing the works.
ContributorsZhou, Jingchao (Author) / Pagano, Caio (Thesis advisor) / Holbrook, Amy (Committee member) / Creviston, Hannah (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2020

The Piano Variations of Carl Czerny

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Positioned between Beethoven and Liszt in the golden period, Carl Czerny (1791-1857) played a significant historical role in the area of piano pedagogy. Many pianists are familiar with and have played Czerny’s études, or technical exercises. However, few delve into Czerny’s piano works for performance, including eleven piano sonatas and…

Positioned between Beethoven and Liszt in the golden period, Carl Czerny (1791-1857) played a significant historical role in the area of piano pedagogy. Many pianists are familiar with and have played Czerny’s études, or technical exercises. However, few delve into Czerny’s piano works for performance, including eleven piano sonatas and more than 180 works titled variations. The project at hand examines three of Carl Czerny’s variation works for piano: Opus 33 (on a theme of Rode), Opus 281 (on a theme from Bellini’s Norma, in its solo piano version), and Opus 292 (on an original theme). These works are explored from both compositional and performance perspectives. After a brief biography of Czerny that places his variations into the context of his compositional output, the three variation sets are given analytical description. A chapter on the “Rode Variations” focuses on the technical and musical challenges for the pianist. An important conclusion reached is that these somewhat-neglected works might be attractive to pianists looking to expand their repertoire.
ContributorsTang, Tingshuo (Author) / Hamilton, Robert (Thesis advisor) / Creviston, Hannah (Committee member) / Holbrook, Amy (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2020