| Summary: | 碩士 === 東吳大學 === 音樂學系 === 99 === Abstract
William Shakespeare had probably inspired more music, dances, poetries and dramas than other writers in history. During the past four centuries, these works were presented by ways of stages, radios, televisions and movies, etc. Shakespeare’s works also have stimulated and transformed many writers, contributing to more works.
Hamlet, is one of Shakespeare's four major tragedies, and is also one of the works that were most edited and performed in the past years. Hamlet, a man who had lived for nearly 400 years, has been subject of comments and studies regarding his feelings, emotions, thoughts, philosophy, background, etc. Shakespeare’s works are considered to be a top-notch world literature, not only in the theater, but also in poem, and poetry.
Alfred Reed (January 25, 1921 – September 17, 2005) was one of America's most famous composers, with more than two hundred published works for concert band, orchestra, chorus, and chamber ensemble. He traveled extensively as a guest conductor, performing in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.
Music for Hamlet are divided into 4 chapters, the first chapter of which is “Prologue: Elsinore and the court of Claudius,” using the first scene and the second scene in the first act, the second chapter of which is “Hamlet and Ophelia,” using the first scene in the third act, the third chapter of which is “Entrance of the players,” using the second scene in the second act, and the 4th chapter of which is “Epilogue: The death of Hamlet,” using the second scene in the fifth act.
Concert Program
1. Symphonies of Gaia / Jayce John Ogren (1979- )
2. ZIGEUNERWEISEN / Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908)
3. Music for “Hamlet” / Alfred Reed (1921-2005)
4. On The Earth Under The Sky / Yagisawa, Satoshi (1975- )
5. Ireland: Of Legend & Lore / Robert W. Smith (1958- )
6. Saga Candida / Bert Appermont (1973- )
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