A Research on the Ten Cello Concertos by Bernhard Romberg

博士 === 輔仁大學 === 音樂學系 === 105 === Throughout the history of the development of cello performance, the German cellist Bernhard Romberg(1767~1741) is an influential key figure and considered one of the greatest performers in the second half of the 18th century. His superb skills and performance made hi...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: CHEN, TZU-CHING, 陳姿菁
Other Authors: ZENG, SU-JR
Format: Others
Language:zh-TW
Published: 2017
Online Access:http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/01178801297070039594
Description
Summary:博士 === 輔仁大學 === 音樂學系 === 105 === Throughout the history of the development of cello performance, the German cellist Bernhard Romberg(1767~1741) is an influential key figure and considered one of the greatest performers in the second half of the 18th century. His superb skills and performance made him popular all over Europe. He also brought cello performance to a whole new level. Furthermore, he has mastered a lifetime of experience and translated it to many important cello pieces and teaching materials, making a great contribution to the music world. Among all of Romberg's pieces, ten of the cello concertos are known to provide the chance for a cellist to demonstrate his mastery of the instrument. These unique work demonstrated his mature solo skills and values in learning. This article starts by detailing Romberg's life story, which may help us understand Romberg's importance to the development of cello performance in various aspects. Then this article analyzes the structure and techniques of the ten cello concertos written by Romberg, and summarizes the features and connotations of his work. The author interpreted the music based on his personal view in addition to further contemplation on the methods of expression for the unique sections in the concertos. The author also explored how to improve the interpretation level of the various difficult sets in the concerto to stay loyal to the spirit and understanding of Romberg. The author aims to contribute to academic research and teaching, encouraging further investigation of various cello technical theories in Romberg's work, to increase the exposure of his work to cellists and scholars in Taiwan, and to inspire further research and outstanding performance.