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Analytical Performance Issues In Four Compositions Of String Music By Isang Yun

Kim, Unkyoung

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Title
Analytical Performance Issues In Four Compositions Of String Music By Isang Yun
Author(s)
Kim, Unkyoung
Issue Date
2014
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Tharp, Reynold
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Rudolf Haken
Committee Member(s)
  • Bashford, Christina
  • Michael Cameron
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)
  • Yun, Isang
  • String music
  • Compositional analysis
  • Performance analysis
Language
en
Abstract
This thesis discusses four string pieces by the Korean-German composer Isang Yun that are not widely performed due to their technical and musical difficulties. Gasa and Duo were written utilizing twelve-tone techniques, whereas Contemplation and Kontrast were written utilizing Yun’s own main-tone technique. Each piece is different in regards to form, pitch material, motivic development, and technical and interpretive performance issues. I also examine the influence of philosophical and religious traditions such as Taoism and Buddhism on the music and the connection between traditional Korean music and Yun’s compositions.
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