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A performer's perspective on A Bach Book for Harriet Cohen: Transcriptions For Pianoforte From the Works of J.S. Bach (1932)

La, Byul Nim

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Title
A performer's perspective on A Bach Book for Harriet Cohen: Transcriptions For Pianoforte From the Works of J.S. Bach (1932)
Author(s)
La, Byul Nim
Issue Date
2018
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Robinson, Dana
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Heiles, William
Committee Member(s)
  • Lund, Erik
  • Parisi, Susan
Department of Study
School of Music
Discipline
Music
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
A.Mus.D. (doctoral)
Keyword(s)
  • Bach's chorale preludes
  • Harriet Cohen
  • Bach piano transcriptions
  • Bach piano arrangements
  • Ferruccio Busoni
  • In chamber music style
Language
en
Abstract
Transcriptions of Bach's chorale preludes have largely been an unexplored area of the piano repertoire, although these often direct and faithful arrangements offer excellent opportunities for pianists to work on developing listening skills, as well as lyricism and sensitivity in their playing. This thesis explores A Bach Book for Harriet Cohen (1932), with particular emphasis on nine works from the volume’s chorale prelude transcriptions and its only song arrangement. The thesis will be supported by a doctoral project recital, with the aim of reviving and promoting these transcriptions as both pedagogical and performing literature for today’s pianists.
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  • image
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