A Performance and Interpretation on Ravel's Tzigane Rhapsody

• Main Authors: Hsin-Ju Kuo, 郭炘茹
• Other Authors: Heng-Chen Chao
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2009
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/23568629838060004006

碩士 === 國立嘉義大學 === 音樂與表演藝術研究所 === 97 === Gypsy music has long fascinated and inspired the world’s great composers. From Brahms, Enescu through Ligeti, the Magyar spirit has emblazoned concert halls around the globe. Tzigane by Maurice Ravel is one of the most popular concert pieces for the violin. For violinists, it is a very challenging show piece which requires a great deal of virtuosic skills. For audiences, on the other hand, it is a light-hearted and exotic piece. Although a good number of music critics have mocked Tzigane as circus music--full of entertainment but hardly any artistry, yet it has stood firm and remained one of the most favorite show pieces since being published in 1924. Ravel created this work under the influences of violin virtuoso Nicolo Paganini, and there are many violinistic references from Paganini’s 24 caprices. If one wants to perform this work successfully, he/she not only has to conquer all the necessary violinist techniques, but also to understand its structure, particular style, composer’s background thoroughly. This paper is divided into five chapters. Chapter One is the introduction of this paper. Chapter Tow consists of an overview of Ravel’s historical background, his important compositions, and his contributions to Western music. Chapter Three is the analysis of Tzigane. Chapter Four is performer’s interpretation and comparison of different historical recordings. Chapter Five is the conclusion of this paper.