| Summary: | 碩士 === 實踐大學 === 音樂學系碩士班 === 98 === Aaron Copland(1900~1990)is a well-known American composer,educator and musical criticism in twentieth century. His composition,"Duo for Flute and Piano",which is comissioned to dedicate to William Kincaid(1895-1967)'The Father of American Flute School'. In this piece,
Copland adopts elements of Indian and Jazz music,expresses the richness of American music.
This thesis is inquired by two parts. In the first part,through creative background and critics of Copland's Duo for Flute and Piano, it discusses Kincaid life story,performing style,the history of the French and American Flute Schools,and the relationship between himself and these two sects.
In the second part,it discusses Copland's new skills and the affection of Nadia Boulanger(1887-1979) by collection and commentary of literature documents. Besides,it analyzes the elements of American folk music and Copland's early compositions in Duo for Flute and Piano,illustrates with scores to let us know the skills and preference of Aaron Copland as well. Finally,it finds the flute perfoming skills in Duo for Flute and Piano, and furthermore provides the recommand for practicing as well as playing, and anticipates that it can be helpful in music performing.
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