Al-Zand, Karim2013-07-122013-07-122008Smith, Cameron M.. "Folk and western influences in Pancho Vladigerov's "Rhapsody Vardar"." (2008) Diss., Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/71535">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/71535</a>.https://hdl.handle.net/1911/71535This thesis presents an in-depth discussion and analysis of the stylistic influences of Bulgarian composer Pancho Vladigerov (1899-1978), and their presentation in his Rhapsody Vardar , Opus 16. Vladigerov's background includes studies in both his native Bulgarian folk music, as well as formal western training at two different music academies in Berlin. The first chapter provides relevant biographical information, and explores aspects of Vladigerov's compositions which derive from Western European traditions, including a discussion of the composers and styles that influenced his writing. This is done through discussion and analysis of his Three Pieces for Piano , Opus 15, a work written in the same year as his Rhapsody Vardar . Chapter two provides a general overview of Bulgarian folk music, especially during the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Chapter three brings together these observations in an analysis of Vladigerov's landmark piano work, Vardar Rhapsody .79 ppapplication/pdfengCopyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.BiographiesMusicCommunication and the artsSocial sciencesPancho VladigerovBulgariaRhapsody VardarFolk musicWestern influencesPianoThesisSmithCTHESIS MUSIC 2008 SMITH