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All Master's Theses

1968

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Beethoven’S An Die Ferne Geliebte, Paul R. Piersall May 1968

Beethoven’S An Die Ferne Geliebte, Paul R. Piersall

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Beethoven has often been accused of writing vocal music which exceeds some normal limitations of the voice. Such unfortunate accusations result in many singers avoiding his vocal music. Through means of historical evidence presented in this paper, through an examination of An die ferne Geliebte and its performance, the writer hopes to dispel some of this misunderstanding of Beethoven's vocal music.


An Original Composition For Chorus Missa Brevis, Robert Austin Barbey Jan 1968

An Original Composition For Chorus Missa Brevis, Robert Austin Barbey

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In the composition of this Mass the composer was faced with several alternatives in the selection of a suitable musical style. These choices were narrowed to include (1) "traditional" or "romantic"; (2) "pop"; or "jazz"; (3) "folk-mass"; or (4) avant garde. The ultimate choice was a synthesis, consisting of devices from fourteenth century music, and elements of contemporary style.