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Master's Theses:
Shabani, Afrim. (2006). "Lyra" Sway for Orchestra. Illinois State University: Milner Library,
-Thesis Committee: Charles Stokes (chair), Narong Prangcharoen,
Arved Larsen.
Analysis
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Research
Articles:
“Gyorgy Ligeti and Atmospheres, 1961.”
Illinois State University, (2005).
-This
article highlights Ligeti’s biography, explains his contact with the West, and provides a brief descriptive analysis
of his, Atmospheres 1961.
“Witold Lutoslawski and String Quartet,
1964.” Illinois State University, (2005). -This article highlights Lutoslawski’s biography, explains his contact with the west, and provides a
brief descriptive analysis of his, String Quartet, 1964.
“Andrew Lloyd Webber and Requiem, 1984.”
Illinois State University, (2005). -This
article highlights Andrew Lloyd Webber’s biography, explains the relation with the western art music, and provides a
brief descriptive analysis of his Requiem.
“The Current State of the Symphony
Orchestras in the U S and Canada.” Illinois State University, (2005).
-This article explores some of the business
strategy changes for the orchestra companies and their ticket sale improvements; facts about the orchestras’ current
financial situations; and, some interesting new statistical findings for the recent art music programs and organizations.
“The Music Role of Women in the Balkans, Past and Present.” Illinois State University, (2004). -This article examines women’s relationship to music in the Balkans, professional
and specialists as well as the women who made music as part of their daily life. Additionally, there are stylistic and structural
analyses of some folk music pieces composed or performed by women.
“Bela Bartok and Folk Music: The
Balkan Folk Music Influence.” Illinois State University, (2004). -This article highlights the influences of folk music on Bela Bartok’s musical
style; how Bartok, a classically trained musician, became interested in folk music; and, Bartok’s passion for folk music
and involvement in the political struggles of his country. In addition, this research article examines how Bartok combines
and compares Folk Music influences from neighboring countries; his work with the Parry Collection; and, how that impacted
his later works. Some examples of Bartok’s most famous works are discussed, as well.
“The Art of Experimental and Electronic Music.” Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, (2004). -A historical outline of the development in avant-garde
music; the pioneers and gurus; and, some of the remarkable performances and events.
Hector Berlioz, Symphonie Fantastique, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, (2003).
-A study of the history, the influence and compositional
process behind the famous piece.
Ludwig van Beethoven, the Beethoven
String Quartets, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, (2003). -This article investigates Beethoven’s compositional process of
his string quartets.
Georges Bizet, Carmen. Southern Illinois
University-Edwardsville, (2003). -A study of the compositional process, structural analysis, and orchestral features.
Ludwig van Beethoven, “The controversy of Beethoven’s Symphony No10.”
Southern Illinois State University-Edwardsville, (2003).
-This
article is a review and analyses of a number of writings by Barry Cooper and Robert Winter.
Franz Joseph Haydn. “The father of the string quartet.” Southern Illinois
University-Edwardsville, (2003).
-An overview of Haydn’s style and composition
process with remarks on the string quartet formalization.
Modest
Mussorgsky, Pictures at an Exhibition. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, (2002).
-Back round, analysis and history of the work’s
performances and arrangements.
Franz Xaver Richter (1709-89)-String
Quartet in B-flat Major, Opus 5 No. 2 III, (1768). Southern Illinois State University-Edwardsville
(2002). -A
brief biographical outline of the composer and structural analysis of the String Quartet in B-flat Major, Opus 5
No. 2 III. The article also highlights the contributions to the string quartet genre.
Frederick Handel, Messiah. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, (2002). -An overview of the piece and
its history of performance.
Josquin Desprez Ave Maria, gratia plena.
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, (2003).
-A study in the history of the
work.
Sergei Rachmaninoff, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. LCCC 2001. -A discussion dealing with the performance practice of the piece.
Music
Analyses:
Arnold Schoenberg, Orchestral
Pieces (Five), Op 16. Illinois State University, (2006).
-Analysis of the
twelve-tone method and commentary on the Farben (Color).
Arnold Schoenberg, Piano Pieces, Op 19. Illinois
State University, (2006).
-A discussion and analysis on the atonality of the work.
Alban Berg Orchestral Songs (five),
Op.4. Illinois State University, (2006).
-A study of the thematic integration
as a unifying element in the works.
John Cage’s Variations II. Illinois State University, (2006).
-Analyses of the work with charts.
Elliot Carter, Quartet for Strings. Illinois State University, (2006). -A brief discussion of the
work.
Aaron Copland, Piano Fantasy.
Illinois State University, (2006). -An
analysis of the twelve-tone method.
Frederic Chopin, Etude, Op. 25,
No. 3 in F Major. Illinois State University, (2006). -A Schenkerian analysis of the work.
Claude Debussy, “Voiles” and “La Cathedrale engloutie.” Illinois State University, (2006). -A descriptive analysis of the work.
Krzysztof Penderecki,
Threnody for the Victims of Hiroshima. Illinois State University, (2006). -Brief remarks on the background
and stylistic analysis of the work.
Anton Webern, Trio for Strings,
Op. 20. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, (2004). -Analysis with musical examples.
Bach’s Well Tempered Clavier Books 1 and 2. Illinois State University. (2005). -A study of the musical structures and designs.
Johann Sebastian Bach. Invention No 13 in A Minor. Illinois State University, (2005). -An Analysis using Schenkerian
methodology.
Bela Bartok’s Concerto for Orchestra. Illinois
State University, (2005) -Thorough analysis focusing on the form and orchestration.
Bartok’s
Concerto for Piano No. 3. Illinois State University, (2005). -A study of the form and structure.
Olivier Messiaen, Preludes for Piano. Southern Illinois
University-Edwardsville, (2002). -A
study of Messiaen’s music and style.
Richard Wagner, Tristand und
Isolde. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, (2004). -A schenkerian analysis and methodology.
Bartok’s Mikrokosmos: Six Bulgarian Dances. Illinois State University, (2004).
-An analysis in pitch and rhythm organization.
Pierre Boulez, Structures I. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville,
(2004). -A
summary of the work with analytical remarks and musical examples.
Igor
Stravinsky Petrushka. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville,
(2004). -Analytical observations with
musical examples.
Paul Hindemith Ludus Tonalis: “Fuga Undecima
in B.” Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, (2003).
-An analysis
of the work dealing with the formal structure and style.
Edvard
Grieg, Concerto for Piano in a Minor. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, (2004).
-An analysis of the work with remarks on form,
harmony and orchestration.
Franz Liszt Nuages gris. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, (2004). -An analysis of the work with remarks on form, harmony and texture.
Karlheinz Stockhausen, Kontakte. Southern
Illinois University-Edwardsville, (2004). -An
analysis of the work.
Edgard Varese Density 21.5. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, (2004).
-An
analysis of the work.
Ludwig van Beethoven Diabelli Variations. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, (2003).
-This article focuses on Beethoven’s ingenious
formal scheme, contrapuntal devices rhythmic movement, and harmonic progression of the work with musical examples.
Charles Ives “Concord.”
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, (2004). -A thorough analysis of the work.
Johannes Brahms, German
Requiem. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, (2003).
-An analysis through the orchestration aspects
of the work.
Antonin Dvorak, Symphony No 9, “The
New World.” Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville,
(2003). -An Analysis of form, themes,
the use of folk tunes, texture and orchestration.
Dmitri
Shostakovich Quartet for strings No 8. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, (2003). -An analysis on the unification of the thematic material.
Maurice Ravel, Quartet for strings. Southern
Illinois University-Edwardsville, (2002).
-A study in orchestration and string technique.
Bartok’s Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta. Southern
Illinois University-Edwardsville, (2002).
-An analysis of the music through
Fibonaccian Numbers and the Golden Section.
Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart - Piano Concerto No.21, 3rd mov. KV 467. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville,
(2002). -Structural,
formal and harmonic analyses of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.21, III mov. KV 467.
Johann Sebastian Bach Partita in d-minor, 5th mov. Chaconne. Southern
Illinois University-Edwardsville, (2002). -Structural,
formal and harmonic analyses of Bach - Partita in d-minor, 5th Move.
Bach’s Saint Matthew Passion. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, (2002). -An in-depth theoretical study
of the work.
Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier. Book 1: Prelude No1,
in C Major. LCCC, (2002). -A study of the form through Schenkerian methodology. Brief analysis with charts and musical examples.
Gustav
Mahler Symphony No. 2 in C Minor (“Resurrection”). Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, (2002).
-A thorough analysis.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker Suite. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, (2002). -An analysis of harmony and form.
Ludwig
van Beethoven Symphony No 5, Op. 67 in C minor. LCCC (2001). -A description dealing with the formal plan.
Robert Schumann Carnaval. RCCC (2001). -A discussion on the performance practice.
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