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A stylistic exploration of Einar Englund's Suite for Cello (The Last Island)

Chiu, Ting-Ya

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Title
A stylistic exploration of Einar Englund's Suite for Cello (The Last Island)
Author(s)
Chiu, Ting-Ya
Issue Date
2017-04-04
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Carrillo, Carlos
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Carrillo, Carlos
Committee Member(s)
  • McDonough, Daniel
  • Moersch, Charlotte Mattax
  • Cameron, Michael
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)
  • music
  • cello
  • einar
  • englund
Language
en
Abstract
This thesis explores the solo cello music of Swedish-born Finnish composer Einar Englund (1916-1999), specifically his Suite for Cello (The Last Island). Starting with a general survey of the Finnish solo cello repertoire, the author not only presents a descriptive biography of Englund’s life but also a stylistic analysis of his Suite for Cello (The Last Island). In addition, an analysis of performance practice issues is included in the discussion incorporating the author’s interpretations and suggestions. The work is a demanding composition both musically and technically and this thesis serves as a useful resource illustrating Englund’s composing career with an emphasis on his Suite for Cello (The Last Island).
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Copyright 2017 Ting-Ya Chiu

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