A Performance Analysis of the Solo Clarinet Works of Halsey Stevens
Topolewski, Timothy
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Description
Title
A Performance Analysis of the Solo Clarinet Works of Halsey Stevens
Author(s)
Topolewski, Timothy
Issue Date
1981
Department of Study
Music
Discipline
Music
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
D.M.A.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Education, Music
Language
eng
Abstract
This dissertation is a detailed study of the published solo clarinet works by the American composer Halsey Stevens. The first chapter is a statement of the purpose, delimitations and procedures employed. The second chapter is a biographical sketch of the composer. The remaining eight chapters are devoted to the following works: Three Hungarian Folksongs, Highgate Press; Andante Manuscript. Four Folksongs of Touraine, Editio Helios. Twelve Melodic Studies, Peer International. Serenade, Editio Helios. Dittico, Editio Helios. Suite, C. F. Peters. Concerto, Peer International.
Each work is discussed in terms of form, melody, harmony, rhythm and meter, texture, technical problems for the clarinet and ensemble problems.
The final chapter is a summary based on the composer's use of the elements that were examined.
Two appendices are included: A. Complete list of Stevens Compositions to August 1980. 1. Band; 2. Chamber Music; 3. Keyboard Music; 4. Choral Music; 5. Orchestral Music; 6. Vocal Music; 7. Transcriptions of music by other composers.
The works examined have revealed a composer whose music reflects an adherence to tonality and traditional compositional procedures. The skillful, yet uncluttered, use of structure, rhythmic asymmetries and harmonic freedom are characteristic of the works for clarinet discussed in this study.
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