A Stylistic Analysis of and Performance Suggestions for Robert Muczynski's Second Piano Sonata, Opus 22
A Stylistic Analysis of and Performance Suggestions for Robert Muczynski's Second Piano Sonata, Opus 22

Author: Rebecca Hee-Jung Lim

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Published: 2017

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9780355066531

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Abstract: Robert Muczynski (1929-2010), a 20th century American composer-pianist, wrote three piano sonatas. This document will examine his Second Piano Sonata, Op. 22. to familiarize the reader with this lesser-known work. This document includes a stylistic analysis of his Second Piano Sonata, including a formal, melodic, harmonic, rhythmic and textural analysis with detailed performance suggestions based on the author’s personal experience for pianists who are exploring Muczynski’s piano works, especially that which focuses on his second sonata.

Ernst Křenek's Second Piano Sonata
Ernst Křenek's Second Piano Sonata

Author: Andrew Ramos

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Published: 2018

Total Pages: 33

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"In the 1920s, Krenek had three stylistic shifts. From 1916 to 1921, he studied with Franz Schreker, a famous opera composer and teacher. Krenek's music from this period used late-Romantic harmonic language. In 1921, Krenek left Schreker's tutelage. From then on, he experimented with various styles, particularly with Expressionism. In 1924, Krenek travelled to Paris, which would be a turning point in his musical style, culminating in his third period. He called the years from 1925 to 1929 a 'stabilization period' (Ernst Křenek, Music: Here and Now, trans. Barthold Fles (New York: Russell & Russell, 1939), 86); his music became freer, combining various styles with great appeal for audiences. Krenek's musical style can be traced through a study of his piano works. 'Since composing his opus one ... he turned to the piano again and again when he was moved to test a new stylistic or technical idea.'(Candice Koehn-Griffith, "The Solo Piano Works of Ernst Krenek" (D.M.A. diss., University of Colorado, 1989), 1). This paper will focus on Krenek's Second Sonata, and how it is representative of his stabilization period"--Abstract.

A Study of Ernst Krenek's Piano Sonata No. 2, No. 5, and No. 7
A Study of Ernst Krenek's Piano Sonata No. 2, No. 5, and No. 7

Author: Hyeyeon Jung

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Published: 2014

Total Pages: 164

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"This thesis was written in support of a doctoral project recital on which I performed three piano sonatas (no. 2, 5, and 7) of the composer Ernst Krenek (1900-1991) ... In the introduction, I discuss major 20th century influences that impacted Krenek and how these influences are reflected in the piano sonatas selected for this study. I then devote one chapter to each sonata. Using seven tables and 63 musical examples, through analysis I identify why the sonatas are distinctive and significant, the unique performance challenges encountered, and why these works should be included in pianists' standard repertoire ..."--Abstract.