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Maurice RavelS Affinity For Stephane Mallarme
Symbolism And Preciosite In Trois Poemes De Stephane Mallarmé
ISBN/EAN: 9783846512203
Umbreit-Nr.: 1287531
Sprache:
Englisch
Umfang: 80 S.
Format in cm: 0.5 x 22 x 15
Einband:
kartoniertes Buch
Erschienen am 07.10.2011
Auflage: 1/2011
- Zusatztext
- The combination of Stéphane Mallarmés esoteric poetry and Maurice Ravels elusive tonal language presents a multitude of methodological problems for both analysts and performers attempting to study the Trois poèmes de Stéphane Mallarmé (1913). While extant analyses of these songs draw on pitch content to make observations about Ravels interpretation of the text, they fail to consider the fundamental structural importance of Mallarmés poetry. In his autobiographical sketch, Ravel noted that Mallarmés préciosité so full of meaning inspired him to compose the Trois poèmes. By using the archaic French word préciosité, which carries significant literary connotations, Ravel suggests that his understanding of Mallarmés préciosité served as the compositional impetus for these songs. After establishing Ravels life-long affinity for Mallarmés Symbolist structures and formal improprieties, this book will present a detailed analysis of Soupir and Placet futile. Both scholars and performers can benefit from these analyses, as they provide insight into the complex structures and symbolic content in Ravels composition.
- Autorenportrait
- Christopher Madden graduated with highest distinction from The Pennsylvania State University, receiving both a M.A. in Music Theory and History and a B.M. in Piano Performance. He is currently pursuing a M.M. in Piano Pedagogy at the Florida State University, where he holds a graduate teaching assistantship.