A stylistic analysis of three selected trios for clarinet, viola, and piano: "Fairy Tales" by Robert Schumann, "Eight Pieces" by Max Bruch, and "Kleines Konzert" by Alfred Uhl

This treatise focuses on three works for clarinet, viola, and piano. Included are biographical sketches of Schumann and Bruch, limited to the period concerning the respective compositions. An extended biography of Uhl, with historical data and discussions of stylistic influences, is also included. T...

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Other Authors: Hinson, James McCardell.
Format: Others
Language:English
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Online Access: http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/lib/digcoll/etd/3088712
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Summary:This treatise focuses on three works for clarinet, viola, and piano. Included are biographical sketches of Schumann and Bruch, limited to the period concerning the respective compositions. An extended biography of Uhl, with historical data and discussions of stylistic influences, is also included. The treatise contains a brief outline of the development of the trio genre with an extensive discography of the compositions discussed and comprehensive list of published works for the medium. === Individual discussion of the pieces centers on formal and stylistic analysis. Each area of study is divided into chapters that include examination of compositional background, score particulars, form, and stylistic techniques. Musical examples are included to illustrate formal sections, themes, and unique areas. A separate chapter on relevant aspects of performance is included to encourage use of the treatise in practical applications. === Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 56-08, Section: A, page: 2927. === Major Professor: John J. Deal. === Thesis (D.Mus.)--The Florida State University, 1995.