Sea Pictures, Op.37 by Sir Edward Elgar : a comprehensive guide for study and performance

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Main Author: Borman, Lynnette
Language:English
Published: The Ohio State University / OhioLINK 1998
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1165340620
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-osu11653406202021-08-03T05:51:49Z Sea Pictures, Op.37 by Sir Edward Elgar : a comprehensive guide for study and performance Borman, Lynnette <p>On October 5, 1899 the premier performance of Sea Pictures, Op. 37, took place at the Norwich Festival in England. This song cycle was written for orchestra and contralto / mezzo-soprano soloist and contains the poetic verses of the Honorable Roden Noel, C. A. Elgar, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Dr. Richard Garnett, and Adam Lindsay Gordon. With this work, Edward Elgar, began an exploration into the new territory of English solo song.</p> <p>This document is designed to enhance future performances of Sea Pictures by offering a discussion on each of the poet's lives and their literary works. A performer's analysis of the composition in relationship to the poems as well as Elgar's life, follows. The document is divided into six chapters that include information on the life of Elgar, the history and status of the British Empire while Elgar was composing the history of English solo song, Elgar's compositional style, and finally an in-depth discussion of Sea Pictures. Deeper knowledge of Edward Elgar and his possible reasons for text choices furnish performers with an increased perception and in sight into Sea Pictures, Op. 37.</p> 1998 English text The Ohio State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1165340620 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1165340620 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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