An Awareness of the Clara Motive in Dichterliebe by Robert Schumann
Abstract | This project details specific placement and usage of the Clara motive in Robert Schumann’s Dichterliebe. The analysis categorizes the motive according to its different shapes and relationships to the poetry in Dichterliebe. Four main permutations of the motive are discussed in great detail: the original motive, inverted motive, retrograde motive, and retrograde inverted motive. Schumann (1810–1856) composed more than 160 vocal works in 1840, commonly referred to as his Liederjahr. At the time, Schumann and Clara Wieck (1819–1896) were planning to marry, despite the objections of her father Friedrich Wieck (1785–1873). Robert was inspired to write Dichterliebe because of the happiness-and anxiety-surrounding his love for Clara, and the dif... (more) |
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Created Date | 2019 |
Contributor | Yoo, Jihye (Author) / Campbell, Andrew (Advisor) / Rogers, Rodney (Committee member) / Ryan, Russell (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher) |
Subject | Music / Clara motive / Collaborative piano / Dichterliebe / Schumann |
Type | Doctoral Dissertation |
Extent | 89 pages |
Language | English |
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Note | Doctoral Dissertation Music 2019 |
Collaborating Institutions | Graduate College / ASU Library |
Additional Formats | MODS / OAI Dublin Core / RIS |