Creator

Chia-Hua Huang

Advisor

Harris, Caleb

Advisor

Ehle, Robert C.

Committee Member

Weng, Lei

Committee Member

Huh, Joonok

Department

Music

Institution

University of Northern Colorado

Type of Resources

Text

Place of Publication

Greeley (Colo.)

Publisher

University of Northern Colorado

Date Created

12-1-2013

Genre

Thesis

Extent

138 pages

Digital Origin

Born digital

Description

The focus of this dissertation is to study and perform the Rhapsody/Concerto by Dr. Robert Cannon Ehle (b. 1939). This project includes five chapters plus three appendices. Chapter Two examines the methodology of this study combined with a review of the literature consulted. Chapter Three addresses the composer's biography and musical style. The Fourth Chapter includes an in-depth analysis of Rhapsody/Concerto and a discussion of performance practices for the work. Rhapsody/Concerto is a work in four-movements titled: "Themes," "Variations," "Dreams," and "Passions." In this piece, Ehle employs various musical techniques; moreover, it features many adventurous harmonies, exhibits several recurring themes throughout, and provides virtuosic passages to explore. The first appendix includes the manuscript with my edited markings for fingerings, articulations, tone color, tempo suggestions, and pedaling. The second appendix is a suggested cadenza, and the third appendix is an enclosed CD recording. As a result, this dissertation offers a guideline for readers and performers. Information includes musical interpretations in the solo piano version and also the concerto version, which have been obtained from the composer's opinions and conductor's advice.

Degree type

DA

Degree Name

Doctoral

People

Ehle, Robert C.

Language

English

Local Identifiers

HUANG_unco_0161D_10298

Rights Statement

Copyright is held by author.

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