A study of the Violin Concerto in D Minor by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Description:
The focus of this study is to provide a clear understanding of Vaughan Williams' Violin Concerto in D Minor. In terms of form and compositional technique, this concerto is particularly challenging, because of Vaughan Williams' use of rhythmic motives and modes. This study is undertaken through an analysis. For a better understanding, a historical background, including overall form of each movement and key relationships, is explored and discussed. Then, Vaughan Williams' use of a ritornello-like…
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Date:
May 2010
Creator:
Kim, Si Hyung
Partner:
UNT Libraries