Trio Webster: Toshi Ichiyanagi’s Fusion of Western and Eastern Music

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dc.contributor.advisorLoewen, Peter
dc.contributor.committeeMemberWebster, Michael
dc.contributor.committeeMemberBrandt, Anthony K.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberGoetz, Rebecca A.
dc.creatorSasaki, Maiko
dc.date.accessioned2012-09-06T03:59:36Z
dc.date.accessioned2012-09-06T03:59:39Z
dc.date.available2012-09-06T03:59:36Z
dc.date.available2012-09-06T03:59:39Z
dc.date.created2012-05
dc.date.issued2012-09-05
dc.date.submittedMay 2012
dc.date.updated2012-09-06T03:59:39Z
dc.description.abstractThis document contains a synopsis of Toshi Ichiyanagi’s compositional style, a discussion of his musical philosophy, and an analysis of Trio Webster. Ichiyanagi is a renowned Japanese composer who studied in New York under John Cage’s mentorship. He is also the first composer to introduce Cage’s concept of chance operation to Japanese society. Trio Webster realizes the true exchange of Western and Eastern cultures, and it is accomplished because of Ichiyanagi’s unique experience and philosophy as an international composer. The concept of Japanese classical music and Japanese aesthetics are observed in Trio Webster which is the basis for the depth of the work. Eastern concepts, especially Japanese, can be ambiguous and may be difficult for Westerners to fully appreciate. This study shows the cosmos beyond the practical analysis of Trio Webster and is meant to serve as a guide for those who will perform the works of Ichiyanagi, especially Trio Webster, in the future. This study was facilitated through research and interviews with Ichiyanagi and members of the Webster Trio. Ichiyanagi’s interview is included as an appendix to this document.
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dc.identifier.citationSasaki, Maiko. "Trio Webster: Toshi Ichiyanagi’s Fusion of Western and Eastern Music." (2012) Diss., Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/64647">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/64647</a>.
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dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/64647
dc.language.isoeng
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dc.subjectMusic
dc.subjectToshi Ichiyanagi
dc.subjectIchiyanagi
dc.subjectJapanese
dc.subjectJapanese composer
dc.subjectJapanese aesthetics
dc.subjectEastern and Western fusion
dc.subjectClarinet
dc.subjectFlute
dc.subjectPiano
dc.subjectWebster Trio
dc.subjectJohn Cage
dc.subjectAleatory music
dc.subjectFluxus
dc.subjectCage shock
dc.subjectGraphic notation
dc.subjectClarinet performance
dc.titleTrio Webster: Toshi Ichiyanagi’s Fusion of Western and Eastern Music
dc.typeThesis
dc.type.materialText
thesis.degree.departmentMusic
thesis.degree.disciplineMusic
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Musical Arts
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