Speculative Speculations : An Original Composition for Mixed Ensemble and Rhythm Tempo and Time in Elliott Carter's Figment and Shard

ECU Author/Contributor (non-ECU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Christian Loebs (Creator)
Institution
East Carolina University (ECU )
Web Site: http://www.ecu.edu/lib/
Advisor
Edward Jacobs

Abstract: This thesis is composed of two parts. The first part is an original composition Speculative Speculations for flute clarinet piano percussion violin viola and cello and was premiered November 14 2009 at the A. J. Fletcher Recital Hall East Carolina University. The second part is an analysis of Elliott Carter's use of rhythm tempo and time in two pieces Shard for solo guitar and Figment for solo cello. These pieces are microcosms Carter's style found in his larger scale works. 

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Thesis
Language: English
Date: 2011
Keywords
Music
Subjects
Carter, Elliott, 1908- . Figment.--no. 1
Carter, Elliott, 1908- . Shard
Septets (Piano, clarinet, flute, percussion, violin, viola, violoncello)--Scores

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