A transcription of four viola works by York Bowen for clarinet and piano

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Works for clarinet in the twentieth century exist in abundance; furthermore, the number of extant works from the Classical period is substantial. However, works for solo clarinet in the late-Romantic style are lacking; most of the significant literature for clarinet

Works for clarinet in the twentieth century exist in abundance; furthermore, the number of extant works from the Classical period is substantial. However, works for solo clarinet in the late-Romantic style are lacking; most of the significant literature for clarinet is contained in orchestral works. Therefore, the purpose of this project is to add to the solo clarinet repertoire of the late Romantic-style through the transcription of works written originally for viola. The four works transcribed for this project are by York Bowen. Bowen was a British composer and pianist who taught at the Royal Academy of Music in England. Although his career flourished in the twentieth century, his music reflects the music of the late-Romantic style. The project includes a transcription of Bowen's Sonata No. 1 in C minor, Op. 18 for viola and piano, Sonata No. 2 in F major, Op. 22 for viola and piano, Romance in D-flat for viola and piano, and Phantasy in F, Op. 54 for viola and piano. Additionally, a brief examination of Bowen's life, an overview of each piece, details regarding transcription parts, a list of changes made to the original part, and a recording of each transcription is included in the document.

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Contributors
Date Created
2011
Language
  • eng
Note
  • thesis
    Partial requirement for: D.M.A., Arizona State University, 2011
  • bibliography
    Includes bibliographical references (pages 44-45)
  • Field of study: Music
  • Contains: Bowen, York, 1884-1961. Sonatas, viola, piano, no. 1, C minor; arranged
  • Contains: Bowen, York, 1884-1961. Romances, violin, piano, D♭ major; arranged
  • Contains: Bowen, York, 1884-1961. Phantasies, viola, piano, op. 54; arranged
  • Contains: Bowen, York, 1884-1961. Sonatas, viola, piano, no. 2, F major; arranged

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Andrew Caleb DeBoer

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English
Extent
  • v, 174 pages : music +
Open Access
Peer-reviewed