TY - JOUR
T1 - Berio's Sequenza IV
T2 - Approaches to performance and interpretation
AU - Thomas, Philip
PY - 2007/4/1
Y1 - 2007/4/1
N2 - The intention of this study is to provide a holistic approach to interpretation of Berio's Sequenza IV, illuminating some of the complexities and ambiguities of the score and offering possibilities for performance. Comparison of the original with the revised version of the score is shown to offer considerable insight upon performance decisions. Analytical observations are applied to the practical issues of interpretation and projection, such as the articulation of melody, phrasing, clusters and grace-notes. Consideration is given to stylistic issues, such as the appropriation of tonality and its implications for performance, and the use of time and rubato.
AB - The intention of this study is to provide a holistic approach to interpretation of Berio's Sequenza IV, illuminating some of the complexities and ambiguities of the score and offering possibilities for performance. Comparison of the original with the revised version of the score is shown to offer considerable insight upon performance decisions. Analytical observations are applied to the practical issues of interpretation and projection, such as the articulation of melody, phrasing, clusters and grace-notes. Consideration is given to stylistic issues, such as the appropriation of tonality and its implications for performance, and the use of time and rubato.
KW - Analysis
KW - Berio
KW - Interpretation
KW - Performing Tradition
KW - Piano
KW - Style
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/61149240927
U2 - 10.1080/07494460701295341
DO - 10.1080/07494460701295341
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:61149240927
SN - 0749-4467
VL - 26
SP - 189
EP - 205
JO - Contemporary Music Review
JF - Contemporary Music Review
IS - 2
ER -