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Abstract : Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris |
The investigation is based on the understanding of the role of the performer as narrator in the
performance of early nineteenth-century piano music in general and Schubert's Piano Sonata in A
Major, D959, in particular. In addition to considering aspects of the musical and cultural
context as well as piano construction in Schubert's own time, this dissertation
highlights and examines two general areas. The first area contains three central themes
- tempo, articulation and dynamics. The second area will shed light on a 'paradigm shift'
between what Lawrence Zbikowski termed 'static form' and 'dynamic form'. The traditional
sonata-form represents the 'static form' which consists of balanced structure built from
regular sub-units with clear harmonic connections between each other. The 'dynamic form'
was conceived as 'form as process' where the emphasis was given to a performer in defining
the musical structure throughout a piece. This creative role of a performer in giving shape to
music suggests the idea of narration and Schubert's Piano Sonata in A Major, D959, particularly in
the first and second movements, presents an interesting example for musical narration in early
Romantic music.
There appears to be no consensus as to a 'stylistically correct' rendition of
Schubert's Piano Sonata in A Major, D959, and it possesses some unique musical features
which invite performers and researchers to conduct an investigation of the sonata.
Hence, a consequence of this investigation would be a deeper understanding and awareness of
the problems of interpretation in this work as well as the unique characteristics of the sonata.
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