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• The Dancing Clarinetist (2022) author(s): Ângelo Santos Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  Movement is intrinsically linked to music. As a clarinetist, how to move the body in a beneficial (good/natural) way while playing has always been an issue for me. It's very common for a clarinetist constantly move while trying to express the music, but sometimes these movements cause difficulties and hinder the performance. As such, in this research I will look for the most efficient position and the best natural way to move while playing. The research is divided in four parts. First, I did a literature review to understand how other authors approach this subject. This part is divided into two sections: the first is about movement in relation to music; the second about movement related specifically with clarinet playing. For the second chapter I interviewed Annelien van Wauwe, Carlos Ferreira and Sérgio Neves to hear different opinions on the topic. These first two parts of my research allowed me to collect information that, together with my personal experience, enabled me to find the best conclusions about the topic, identifying the common problems related with body movement while playing and pointing out solutions for those problems. The reflections, solutions and exercises exposed in this research are very important in making my way of playing stable, comfortable and an integral part of the music. Furthermore, I hope these ideas can also be useful for other musicians, particularly clarinetists.
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• Enhancing Practice Efficiency for Musicians (2022) author(s): Ryan Lam Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  My research is about looking for methods and tools we may apply into our practices in both physical and mental aspects to enhance our practice efficiency for musicians of all kinds of instruments.
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• From flamenco to classical guitar: using flamenco characteristics in Spanish classical guitar repertoire (2022) author(s): Álvaro García Peón Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  This research is about the performance of classical repertoire for guitar that is inspired by Spanish traditional music. In my experience I found that when playing repertoire inspired by Spanish traditional music, classical guitar players often lack certain character and expressive qualities that I find present in the playing of flamenco guitarists. The research process consisted of choosing a piece played by both kinds of guitarists, flamenco and classical, and comparing in detail the different performance approaches and characteristics. The piece I chose is Joaquín Rodrigo´s El concierto de Aranjuez. In my research I analysed how different guitarists play it and why flamenco players perform the piece in a different way than classical guitar players. I also gave my opinion on how I would play it and why. To complement this I made video demonstrations where I show the rhythmic patterns present in Spanish traditional music and their relation with the concerto. Throughout this work I have always tried to choose good performances and I justify all my preferences. This research is important for me because I add a different perspective to the performance of El concierto de Aranjuez and therefore to all the Spanish traditional music. I hope other colleagues could find this research useful and extrapolable to other music works.
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• What are the skills one needs to perform SYNTHI-FOU/KLAVIERSTUECK XV by Karlheinz Stockhausen (2022) author(s): Carlos Castro Matos Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  Synthi-Fou opens the door for a whole new generation of pianists and/or keyboard players who wish to learn new skills and expand into a field that goes beyond the conventional performance practice of piano/organ and/or keyboard playing and this research aims to be a guideline in making one aware of what these skills are and how to possibly obtain them.
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• The Pierrot Ensemble and its develpment during 20th and 21st century (2022) author(s): Miguel Ayerra Ongay Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  The aim of this research is to analyse Schoenberg's Pierrot Lunaire and the works composed during the 20th and 21st century with the same instrumentation in order to observe whether or not there is an evolution in the use of the ensemble model proposed by Schoenberg. In case there has been such an evolution, we will observe to what extent Schoenberg's influence reaches or if it is detached at some point. Finally, it is important to note that we will pay special attention to the clarinet as part of the ensemble. First, we will approach the Pierrot Lunaire, commenting on its instrumentation, its background and the impact it had both in Europe and in the United States. To observe the evolution of this ensemble I will select different works. These will serve as pillars that I will analyse and compare in order to have a linear perspective of the evolution. To conclude the research, I propose the creation of a work together with a young composer. The aim is to create a short work as a point of arrival in the evolution of the ensemble throughout the 20th century
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• Programme music (2022) author(s): Martín Álvarez Díaz Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  This research aims to provide new insights into the interpretation of programme music for violoncello solo, compositions that are inspired by specific pieces of text. Instead of focusing only on the relationship between the composer and the text, the present work will set the spotlight in the reception of the audience, as the decisive element in the musician's interpretation of those pieces. Therefore, a series of methods and practical experiments will be conducted during the process.
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