THE FIRST PIANO TRIO BY ROBERT MUCZYNSKI

THE FIRST PIANO TRIO BY ROBERT MUCZYNSKI

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Main Author: KOSTRABA, GREGORY CHRISTIAN
Language:English
Published: University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK 2003
Subjects:
Music
Chamber Music
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1048094945
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ucin10480949452021-08-03T06:09:02Z THE FIRST PIANO TRIO BY ROBERT MUCZYNSKI KOSTRABA, GREGORY CHRISTIAN Music Chamber Music The purpose of this thesis is to provide a framework for the interpretative understanding of the First Piano Trio, Op. 24 (1966-67) by Robert Muczynski through a discussion of the distinctive qualities of his music, an overview of his chamber music with piano, and a detailed analysis of the trio. It is hoped that this study, which includes direct correspondence with the composer, will promote interest and performance of this distinctive yet little-known composition. The document includes four chapters. Chapter One provides an overview of the composer, including general style characteristics, biographical information, and awards and commissions he has received, then discusses the need for this study. Chapter Two summarizes the career of Muczynski's only composition teacher, Alexander Tcherepnin, as a means of determining the techniques that Muczynski was taught, then discusses in detail the distinguishing characteristics embedded in Muczynski's music. Knowing these elements-or "fingerprints"-can help guide performers through the complexities of Muczynski's music and provide an understanding that can lead to successful performances of his compositions. Chapter Three provides a brief overview of Muczynski's extensive body of chamber music with piano, including stylistic comments made by the composer, reviewers, and others who have studied the pieces. These observations will provide insight into particular characteristics of these works, including compositional style, musical and non-musical influences, and formal procedures. Chapter Four discusses the First Piano Trio in detail, including issues of form, harmonic motion, melodic and rhythmic content, and thematic transformation. It also focuses on performance considerations such as Muczynski's ensemble writing, and issues such as the balance between the instruments, the use of similar material in different guises by each instrument, and the unity and variety within the various textures employed. As a summary, Chapter Five places the fingerprints in the context of the First Piano Trio. Appendix A includes a bibliography and discography of Muczynski's chamber music with piano. Appendix B contains a complete list of the composer's works by genre. 2003-04-17 English text University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1048094945 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1048094945 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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Chamber Music
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