Prokofiev Beckons the Double Bass Into the Modern Age: a Pedagogical Study of the Op 39 Quintet

Jones, Kathryn E.

Prokofiev Beckons the Double Bass Into the Modern Age: a Pedagogical Study of the Op 39 Quintet

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Until Serge Prokofiev’s 1924 ballet score Trapèze, the double bass occupied a background or at best a doubling role in almost all composers’ use of the instrument. Technical challenge was limited in these pieces, because composers did not see the instrument’s potential in a chamber music environment. As luthiers developed the instrument, the technical ability of players grew, and composers began writing more challenging music for the instrument. As one of the first major composers to see the double bass in a new light, Prokofiev wrote challenging music for the instrument. This paper illuminates the alluring pedagogical aspects of Prokofiev's … continued below

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Jones, Kathryn E. August 2014.

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Jones, Kathryn E.

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Bradetich, Jeff Major Professor

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University of North Texas
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Place of Publication: Denton, Texas

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Department: College of Music
Discipline: Performance
Level: Doctoral
Name: Doctor of Musical Arts
Grantor: University of North Texas
PublicationType: Doctoral Dissertation

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Until Serge Prokofiev’s 1924 ballet score Trapèze, the double bass occupied a background or at best a doubling role in almost all composers’ use of the instrument. Technical challenge was limited in these pieces, because composers did not see the instrument’s potential in a chamber music environment. As luthiers developed the instrument, the technical ability of players grew, and composers began writing more challenging music for the instrument. As one of the first major composers to see the double bass in a new light, Prokofiev wrote challenging music for the instrument. This paper illuminates the alluring pedagogical aspects of Prokofiev's Quintet in G Minor, Op. 39 and provides recommendations for accomplishing some difficult passages with ease.

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Lecture recital: ark:/67531/metadc983782
Recital: April 3, 2011 [audio], ark:/67531/metadc89203
Recital: June 16, 2012 [audio], ark:/67531/metadc171562
Recital: June 16, 2012 [video], ark:/67531/metadc271755
Recital: June 15, 2013 [audio], ark:/67531/metadc802176
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