Date Available
8-2-2014
Year of Publication
2014
Degree Name
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
Document Type
Doctoral Dissertation
College
Fine Arts
Department/School/Program
Music
First Advisor
Professor Joseph W. Baber
Second Advisor
Professor John Nardolillo
Abstract
The music of Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809-47) has earned a prominent position in the orchestral repertoire. One of his greatest works, and certainly one of the most performed, is his Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64. The work enjoys much popularity with, and recognition by, soloists, orchestras, and conductors alike. Even with its fame and familiarity, it remains a work that must be carefully studied and prepared by the conductor. This document presents an examination of a conductor’s performance preparation of the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto. The purpose of this examination is to equip the conductor with a depth of knowledge that will yield rehearsals and performances of the concerto that are stylistically appropriate, well informed, and efficient. Major sections include an examination of the concerto’s 1844 and 1845 versions and available performance materials, tempo selection and execution, size, balance and composition of the orchestra, stylistic traits, and aspects of performance practice.
Recommended Citation
Seebacher, Robert J., "AN EXAMINATION OF A CONDUCTOR’S PERFORMANCE PREPARATION OF THE MENDELSSOHN VIOLIN CONCERTO IN E MINOR" (2014). Theses and Dissertations--Music. 29.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/music_etds/29
