Chopin's Études, Op. 10: Historical Context, Musical Analysis, Kinesthetic Insight, and Practice Strategies
| dc.contributor.advisor | Jalbert, Pierre | |
| dc.creator | Jeong, Seolyeong | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-05-21T22:04:29Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-05-21T22:04:29Z | |
| dc.date.created | 2024-05 | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-04-19 | |
| dc.date.submitted | May 2024 | |
| dc.date.updated | 2024-05-21T22:04:29Z | |
| dc.description.abstract | The study provides a comprehensive guide for improving the performance of Chopin’s Études, Op. 10, revered as the seminal concert études in nineteenth-century piano literature. Chapter 1 delves into the historical evolution of piano études, contextualizing the emergence of Chopin’s compositions within the broader context of keyboard literature and mechanical advancements in piano. This exploration reveals the influence of early nineteenth-century piano études on Chopin, particularly through similar motifs that highlight the unique technical challenges of each étude. Chapter 2 analyzes Chopin’s Études, Op. 10. It commences with a concise overview of the historical context surrounding the composition of Chopin’s études, followed by an exploration of their structural framework. This chapter thoroughly examines the formal, motivic, and harmonic elements in the études. This analysis demonstrates how Chopin innovatively adapted the ternary form to articulate his unique musical narratives, thereby illustrating the potential for musical depth and complexity within the constraints of the étude genre. The comprehensive analysis in Chapter 2 lays the groundwork for the following performance insights. Chapter 3 focuses on practical approaches, recommending ways to refine the execution of Chopin’s études through Body Mapping, a concept that Barbara and William Conable developed. This method emphasizes kinesthetic awareness and leverages the detailed analyses from Chapter 2 to offer practical advice tailored for pianists. It aims to improve both technical execution and the depth of interpretation, enabling performers to approach these challenging pieces with greater understanding and physical awareness. Thus, this study illuminates the historical and analytical aspects of Chopin’s Études, Op. 10, and connects these findings with concrete performance techniques, promoting a comprehensive method for mastering these essential works in the piano repertoire. | |
| dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/1911/116154 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.subject | Chopin Études Op. 10 | |
| dc.subject | Piano Études | |
| dc.title | Chopin's Études, Op. 10: Historical Context, Musical Analysis, Kinesthetic Insight, and Practice Strategies | |
| dc.type | Thesis | |
| dc.type.material | Text | |
| thesis.degree.department | Music | |
| thesis.degree.discipline | Piano Performance | |
| thesis.degree.grantor | Rice University | |
| thesis.degree.level | Doctoral | |
| thesis.degree.name | Doctor of Musical Arts |
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