Selected Contemporary Performance Problems as Found in Karel Husa's Sonata No. 2 for Piano
Description:
The purpose of this study is to identify some of the performance problems associated with contemporary piano music, using the Sonata No. 2 for Piano by Karel Husa (1921 - ) as the basis for the discussion. In so doing, this study identifies Karel Husa as an important contributor to twentieth century piano repertoire. Personal interviews and correspondence with the composer provided biographical, analytical, and stylistic insight for this study. Supplemental information on Karel Husa was obtaine…
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Date:
May 1990
Creator:
Humm, Mary Mosher