Lawrence Weiner's Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra: Analysis and Performance Considerations

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The purpose of this dissertation is to provide an introduction to the composer, Lawrence Weiner, and to his Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra, one of the many neglected guitar concerti that merits closer study and more frequent performances. Weiner, a prolific and prominent composer in the South Texas region, composed the concerto in 1986. The concerto was never published. This dissertation is the first attempt to study Weiner's Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra to date. This study provides insight into the compositional style of Weiner, and the understanding and performing of this work. The compositional language of this concerto is … continued below

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Tan, Wann-Dar August 2005.

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The purpose of this dissertation is to provide an introduction to the composer, Lawrence Weiner, and to his Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra, one of the many neglected guitar concerti that merits closer study and more frequent performances. Weiner, a prolific and prominent composer in the South Texas region, composed the concerto in 1986. The concerto was never published. This dissertation is the first attempt to study Weiner's Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra to date. This study provides insight into the compositional style of Weiner, and the understanding and performing of this work. The compositional language of this concerto is examined through an analysis of the aspects of form, harmonic/tonal scheme and thematic development. A performance edition and suggestions that are approved by the composer are also presented.

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Tan, Wann-Dar. Lawrence Weiner's Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra: Analysis and Performance Considerations, dissertation, August 2005; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc4832/: accessed March 26, 2023), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .

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