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There are a significant number of musical compositions for violin by composers who used folk songs and dances of various cultures in their music, including works by George Enescu, Béla Bartók and György Ligeti. Less known are pieces that draw on the plethora of melodies and rhythms from Turkey. The purpose of this paper is to help performers become more familiar with two such compositions: Fazil Say's Sonata for Violin and Piano and Cleopatra for Solo Violin. Fazil Say (b. 1970) is considered to be a significant, contemporary Turkish composer. Both of the works discussed in this document simulate traditional "Eastern" instruments, such as the kemenҫe, the baðlama, the kanun and the ud. Additionally, both pieces use themes from folk melodies of Turkey, Turkish dance rhythms and Arabian scales, all framed within traditional structural techniques, such as ostinato bass and the fughetta. Both the Sonata for Violin and Piano and Cleopatra are enormously expressive and musically interesting works, demanding virtuosity and a wide technical range. Although this document does not purport to be a full theoretical analysis, by providing biographical information, analytical descriptions, notes regarding interpretation, and suggestions to assist performers in overcoming technical obstacles, the writer hopes to inspire other violinists to consider learning and performing these works.
ContributorsKalantzi, Panagiota (Author) / Jiang, Danwen (Thesis advisor) / Hill, Gary (Committee member) / Rogers, Rodney (Committee member) / Rotaru, Catalin (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2013
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The two solo violin works by Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) have been largely overlooked since their composition in the 1920s. These pieces are representative of Nielsen's mature style, combining elements of classical form (the Theme and Variations) as well as processes more commonly found in the twentieth century (through-composition and non-tonal harmonic language). This paper is designed to bring these long-neglected works to light and make them more approachable for violin students, teachers and performers. As Denmark's leading composer, Nielsen was well regarded in his lifetime, although his isolation from mainland Europe created obstacles in his path toward international fame. Rather than following trends in post-romantic music, he remained true to his own musical ideals. This choice often isolated him further during his career, but his unique blend of chromatic harmony, driving rhythms and juxtapositions of character captivates modern listeners. Although small in scope compared to his symphonies and other large works, the enthusiastic spirit and indomitable energy of the solo violin works reflect Nielsen's character at its best. Combining a high level of virtuosity with solid structural integrity, textural variety and musical interest, these works deserve a much more prominent place in the standard violin repertoire.
ContributorsVallier, Michelle Mitchell (Author) / McLin, Katherine (Thesis advisor) / Rogers, Rodney (Committee member) / Jiang, Danwen (Committee member) / Bailey, Wayne (Committee member) / Landschoot, Thomas (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2012
ContributorsSchuring, Martin (Performer) / Stromberg, Eric (Performer) / Campbell, Andrew (Pianist) (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2018-08-19
ContributorsMicklich, Albie (Performer) / Campbell, Andrew (Pianist) (Performer) / Kocour, Mike (Performer) / Schuring, Martin (Performer) / Skinner, Wesley (Performer) / McClintock, Matt (Performer) / Zick, Bailey (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2017-10-20
ContributorsBuck, Elizabeth (Performer) / Landes, Heather (Performer) / Michlich, Albie (Performer) / Novak, Gail (Pianist) (Performer) / Campbell, Andrew (Pianist) (Performer) / Kocour, Michael (Performer) / Thiefain, Vincent (Performer) / McClintock, Matt (Performer) / Libman, Jeff (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2022-09-25
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Research in learning has been conducted for decades, and an area that has received increasing attention since the mid-20th century is motor learning. Since then, new theories and experiments have been developed describing principles of motor learning with parameters that can improve or degrade the learning process. These principles have been applied to many different areas such as psychology, language, and especially sports. Although music involves motor skills, only relatively recently have there been attempts to link these scientific findings with music performance. Given the importance of this area, this document seeks to explore ways in which one may apply principles from motor learning theory to music and more specifically to violin pedagogy. The motor learning principles discussed are based mainly on the studies and theories of Robert Bjork, Cheryl A. Coker, Timothy Lee, Richard Magill, Richard A. Schmidt, and Gabrielle Wulf. The selected topics are focus of attention, practice schedules (discussing blocked and random practice schedules), and variable practice. There are two chapters dedicated to each area. The initial chapter of each topic (two, four, and six) contains a brief literature review that provide a base for application to violin pedagogy. The second chapter of each topic (three, five, and seven) explores those principles along with practical guidelines on how to apply them to violin pedagogy. While some research and experiments in motor learning support pedagogical approaches already used in music (based on the teacher’s intuition and common sense) other studies suggest approaches that are quite counterintuitive. Reviewing a wide variety of practice techniques through a scientific lens provides valuable insights to the field of violin pedagogy and musical performance in general.
ContributorsDa Rocha Unglaub, Alisson (Author) / McLin, Katherine (Thesis advisor) / Jiang, Danwen (Committee member) / Rogers, Rodney (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2022
ContributorsMicklich, Albie (Performer) / Campbell, Andrew (Pianist) (Performer) / Buck, Elizabeth (Performer) / Buck, Nancy (Performer) / Compitello, Michael (Performer) / Olsen, Samantha (Performer) / Schuring, Martin (Performer) / Zelenak, Kristen (Performer) / Freeman, Sergio (Performer) / Bolles, Olivia (Performer) / Evans, Megan (Performer) / Prychitko, Sonja (Performer) / Kuehn, Jonathan (Performer) / Allen, Nicole (Performer) / Shute, Hannah (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2022-02-11
ContributorsSchuring, Martin (Performer) / Buck, Nancy (Performer) / Campbell, Andrew (Pianist) (Performer) / Weiss, Stephanie (Performer) / Buck, Elizabeth (Performer) / Creviston, Christopher (Performer) / Micklich, Albie (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2018-01-28
ContributorsJiang, Danwen (Performer) / McLin, Katherine (Performer) / Swartz, Jonathan (Performer) / Buck, Nancy (Performer) / Landschoot, Thomas (Performer) / Rotaru, Catalin (Performer) / Schuring, Martin (Performer) / Spring, Robert (Performer) / Pagano, Caio, 1940- (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2006-03-26
ContributorsSpring, Robert (Performer) / Cosand, Walter, 1950- (Performer) / Ferreira, Wesley (Performer) / Martin, Theresa (Performer) / Pascale, Natalie (Performer) / Russell, William (Performer) / Dauphinais, Kristin (Performer) / Campbell, Andrew (Pianist) (Performer) / Starling, Jana (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2004-10-25