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.
