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The twentieth-century revolution in string playing as reflected in the changing performing practices of viola players from Joseph Joachim to the present day: a practice-based study
No full textThe aim of this Ph. D. is to investigate string performance practice issues in late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century viola repertoires. The study will focus
especially on the use of vibrato and portamento, as well as tempo modification and rhythm adjustment. This practice-based research involves a methodology which explores the close relationship between theory and practice.
Chapter One outlines my methodology, reflecting on the philosophical approach that I have developed throughout my project. The content also describes the importance of first-hand experience, highlighting the link between psychology and qualitative method. These subjects are then developed in Chapter Two, which explores the early stage of my four-year journey of this research. I analyse my two `modern'
recordings of Brahms' Sonatas for Viola and Piano, Op. 120, No. 1 and 2, demonstrating the way in which globalisation and modernised playing have dominated our perception and affected music production in the recording industry.
Chapter Three examines primary sources, and related early recordings(1) together with secondary literature,(2) with reference to my interpretation of German-Romantic viola repertoires by Robert Schumann, Joseph Joachim and Johannes Brahms(3). My intention is to try to understand and apply Joachim's aesthetic to my playing.
Chapter Four focuses upon Lionel Tertis' playing. Using Tertis' treatise, Beauty of Tone in String Playing,(4) as well as his complete Vocalion and Columbia recordings,(5)
and fingerings from his edition, I develop and then criticise my own interpretation. In Chapter Five I examine the process through which I have developed my own taste
as a historically-informed player. I consider my expectations for the future alongside literature related to interpretation.
Details of the recorded portfolio are presented at the end of this thesis, including a description of each CD album, a list of the repertoire and the duration, recording date, instrumental equipment and setting, as well as the recording equipment, software and recording engineer. It is suggested that the reader uses the commentary with the recordings, or if preferred, listens to the recordings first and then uses the written text for detailed explanation regarding my approach to interpretation.
1 See Discography, p. 95-6.
2 See Bibliography, p. 91-4.
3 See Appendix I, pp. 97-102.
4 Lionel Tertis, Beauty of Tone in String Playing (London, 1938).
5 Lionel Tertis' complete Vocalion recordings, 1919-24, Biddulph 80219-2; and Columbia recordings, 1924-33, Biddulph 80216-2
The Edmonton Latvian Society Imanta
No full textScrapbook page: Includes a B&W photo of Ted & Viola Baker, descriptive history of Imanta in Alberta, Imanta's Mission and Purpose [1947], Updated Imanta Constitution of 2003, Goda Karte (Ted Baker Honourary and Lifetime member of Imanta)1.0 Imanta, 1.1.1 History of Imant
On the equivalence of Beukers-type and Sorokin-type multiple integrals
No full textA triple Beukers-type integral, as defined by G. Rhin and C. Viola, can be transformed into a suitable triple Sorokin-type integral. I discuss several extensions to the n-dimensional case of a similar equivalence between suitably defined Beukers-type and Sorokin-type multiple integrals, with consequences on the arithmetical structure of such integrals
The viola, its foundation, role, and literature including an analysis of the twelve caprices by Lillian Fuchs
No full textDiscussion in this document is directed toward two main areas: Chapters two, three, and four are concerned with the development of the viola as a serious musical instrument in the orchestral, chamber, and solo genres. The history of the instrument is presented on a parallel track with that of the violin, showing how the viola is similar to, and differs from the violin, with respect to the size and most importantly, playing technique. An attempt is made to show that historically there has been a lack of understanding on the part of most pedagogues concerning the subtle differences in performance technique between violin and viola. This is accomplished by a comparison of methods and studies for both instruments from the Harmonie Universelle of Mersenne through the development of the French School, including Kreutzer, Rode, Gavinies, and others. Such comparison leads the author to state that there is little which actually acknowledges the differences between playing violin and viola.The author states that the main problems between the two instruments are mostly a matter of degree with regard to such techniques as extension, shifting, finger percussion, double-stop articulations, and bowing. Such discussion leads to the conclusion that there is a need for technical studies which will provide for this above-stated degree of difference, and put the "finishing touches" on the violist's playing technique.It is the opinion of this author that such technical studies are embodied in the form of Twelve Caprices for Viola by Lillian Fuchs. These caprices were written by Miss Fuchs to help her overcome performance problems with which she was faced.Part two of this dissertation is an analysis of the Twelve Caprices. In preparing this analysis the author approached the principal problems of each hand and addressed himself to the methods for surmounting each separate problem. Each caprice is methodically analyzed in some detail, avoiding redundancy by discussing only new techniques as they occur, and not restating problems which are the same in more than one caprice.Thesis (D.A.
Imanta
No full textImanta is a cultural support organization formed on March 8, 1947 in Edmonton, Alberta. Imanta was founded by Ted Baker and Latvian people previously established in Alberta. Ted Baker's wife Viola Baker, also supported Ted's belief in the value of a formal organization that would serve as a contact point for new Latvian immigrants. Imanta originally helped immigrants connect with other Latvians and settle in the province. Imanta has continued to remain a vital cultural part of Latvian society in Alberta. The Edmonton Latvian Society "Imanta" meets regularly, through many social and cultural gatherings and formal events. The Imanta resource network remains a vital part of Latvian society in Alberta today.Imanta 1.
Jordi Viola: Per Coderch, tot!
No full textJordi Viola Garriga (Berga, 1940), arquitecte i aparellador. Va estar col·laborador d’en Coderch durant 10 anys (1966-1976). Quan li vam proposar fer l’entrevista, la seva resposta va ser “Per Coderch, tot!”
Vilassar de Mar, 20/07/2024. Idea original: Pep Brazó, Eva Jiménez i Xavi Llobet. Muntatge i subtítols: Isabel Darnell LISA TIC UPC
Grups de Rercerca ARIENS i REARQJordi Viola Garriga (Berga, 1940), arquitecte i aparellador. Va estar col·laborador d’en Coderch durant 10 anys (1966-1976). Quan li vam proposar fer l’entrevista, la seva resposta va ser “Per Coderch, tot!”
Vilassar de Mar, 20/07/2024. Idea original: Pep Brazó, Eva Jiménez i Xavi Llobet. Muntatge i subtítols: Isabel Darnell LISA TIC UPC.
Grups de Rercerca ARIENS i REAR
I prigionieri di Josephstadt
No full textTrascrizione, preceduta da cappello introduttivo, della poesia "I prigionieri di Josephstadt" di Aleardo Aleardi secondo un manoscritto conservato nel Fondo Mosconi-Negri di Sandrà di Castelnuovo del Garda (Vr
Abitare con arte. La casa fra bellezza e utilità nella ricerca italiana.
No full textIl testo raccoglie una selezione di scritti e progetti sul tema dell???abitazione prodotti in Italia fra le due guerre che nel loro insieme delineano i caratteri di una ricerca alternativa alla concezione, prevalente nel Movimento Moderno, della casa come ???macchina per abitare???. L???idea che il comfort di un???abitazione fosse determinato non solo dalla soddisfazione dei bisogni fisici, ma anche dalla qualità dei suoi spazi e dalla loro corrispondenza con le aspirazioni intellettuali e percettive dell???uomo, unisce in questi anni personaggi molto diversi per formazione, da Gio Ponti a Ernesto Rogers a Salvatore Vitale.
Quattro i principali temi di riflessione, che costituiscono anche i capitoli in cui questo libro è articolato: l???aspirazione ad una qualità diffusa dell???abitare e l???attenzione verso l???architettura ???spontanea???, il conflitto fra l???utilità e la bellezza che segna la nascita dell???architettura moderna, la specificità dell???architettura domestica italiana, la qualità degli spazi abitati e le relazioni con l???ambiente. Riletta a distanza di cinquanta anni, questa stimolante esperienza possiede una chiarezza ed una precisione di idee, una tensione etica ed artistica per noi oggi quasi improponibile e alla quale è utile guardare, non con sguardo nostalgico, ma in maniera costruttiva per ritrovare i significati profondi del fare architettura e restituire un valore al lavoro di progettisti
Jordi Viola: Per Coderch, tot!
No full textJordi Viola Garriga (Berga, 1940), arquitecte i aparellador. Va estar col·laborador d’en Coderch durant 10 anys (1966-1976). Quan li vam proposar fer l’entrevista, la seva resposta va ser “Per Coderch, tot!”
Vilassar de Mar, 20/07/2024. Idea original: Pep Brazó, Eva Jiménez i Xavi Llobet. Muntatge i subtítols: Isabel Darnell LISA TIC UPC
Grups de Rercerca ARIEN
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