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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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• THE QUINTON, AN HISTORICAL LOOK THROUGH THE SIX SONATINAS BY JOSÉ HERRANDO. (2022) author(s): Belén Sancho Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  This research is about the Quinton in the XVIII century through the Six Sonatinas for Five-String Violin and Bass that José Herrando (1720-1763) composed. I will delve deeper into the history of this almost unknown instrument, about the way and the reasons why I found it and what I can say about its origins. In order to get there, I will talk about the relevance that José Herrando had as a violinist and composer, the years of his life in the socio-artistic context of the time in Spain, about the highlights of his work, the mystery of for which instrument this Sonatinas were composed in the end, and about his violin treatise “Arte y punctual explicación del modo de tocar el violin”. I will also share my personal experience with the Quinton and the Sonatinas.
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• The relation of Verdi’s operas and development of western opera performing practices in China (2022) author(s): Hanqing Zhou Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  As long as I can remember, from a young childhood, I have always wanted to be a Verdi singer. It is undoubtful that Verdi opera plays an important role in the history of classical opera. Since 1949, and Verdi’s operas have been playing a significant role in the development of the western classical opera market in China. During the past two decades, we can see increasingly numbers of Chinese classical singers who are showing up on the international opera stages. Having a closer look at those singers, it is striking that they often present themselves singing Verdi’s music at a high level. This research aims to discover the relation between Verdi’s opera and the development of the western classical opera performing practice in China. By reading articles and books, I try to look for the reasons why Verdi’s operas seem to be so widely appreciated by the Chinese Audience. I have also done interviews with seven professionally engaged and internationally well-known singers and directors. These interviews give me information from different perspectives that will be discussed in the research.
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• Arranging for a small ensemble (2022) author(s): Vasileios Gkagkavouzis Limited publication. Only visible to members of the portal : KC Research Portal
  This paper explores new approaches to arrange for small jazz ensembles through an analysis of recorded material. It asks the question “How to arrange for a small ensemble?”. The answer comes from the transcription analysis of 7 selected recordings, focusing on harmony, rhythm, instrumentation and form, as a strategy for creating arranging tools. Particularly, the product of this analysis is a small guide of all this information collected in a compact form derived from arrangement transcriptions. This package of compressed data is addressed not only to skilled arrangers but also to anyone with little experience. This research is focused to the piano trio. However, this guide is versatile and can provide valuable arranging material for any ensemble (from a piano trio to a big band). The data is collected, organized and listed in five main categories (harmony, rhythm, instrumentation, form) for easy access. Furthermore, a systematic method, a process on how to make use of the data in order to create a fresh arrangement, is explained thoroughly. The material of the research will be presented at the symposium as a lecture-recital.
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