A performance guide of J.S. Bach's viola da Gama sonatas transcribed for viola

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dc.contributor.advisorSandmeier, Rebekkaen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorIsaacs, Azraen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2015-07-01T09:03:41Z
dc.date.available2015-07-01T09:03:41Z
dc.date.issued2014en_ZA
dc.descriptionIncludes bibliographical references.en_ZA
dc.description.abstractAs a viola player who is currently learning the viola da gamba sonatas, I have noted a significant dearth of literature in this focal area. This has been particularly evident when approaching the viola transcriptions of Bach’s solo cello suites and viola da gamba sonatas. My aim is to create a performance guide to J.S. Bach’s Three Sonatas for viola da gamba and Harpsichord (BWV 1027‐1029), transcribed for viola. I shall be comparing three editions of viola transcriptions to Bärenreiter’s Neue Bach Ausgabe, edited by Hans Eppstein. This comparison will focus on articulation markings and other editorial devices used to adapt the sonatas for the viola. An analysis of the articulation used by Bach and his copyists can only be undertaken if performance practice of the time is understood. The “Historically Informed Performance” (HIP) movement is central to this understanding, and has been the topic of much recent debate. Although the viola da gamba and viola are both string instruments, they differ in size and employ different techniques. Thus, should the articulation and timbre of the former be imitated in playing the latter? Or should the unique qualities of the viola be embraced to create a distinct sound? Thus, my interest in this research topic was piqued not only by the need for interpretative clarification; but also by the potential to address the specific technical difficulties arising due to the mechanics of the viola.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationIsaacs, A. (2014). <i>A performance guide of J.S. Bach's viola da Gama sonatas transcribed for viola</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,College of Music. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/13253en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationIsaacs, Azra. <i>"A performance guide of J.S. Bach's viola da Gama sonatas transcribed for viola."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,College of Music, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/13253en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationIsaacs, A. 2014. A performance guide of J.S. Bach's viola da Gama sonatas transcribed for viola. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Isaacs, Azra AB - As a viola player who is currently learning the viola da gamba sonatas, I have noted a significant dearth of literature in this focal area. This has been particularly evident when approaching the viola transcriptions of Bach’s solo cello suites and viola da gamba sonatas. My aim is to create a performance guide to J.S. Bach’s Three Sonatas for viola da gamba and Harpsichord (BWV 1027&#8208;1029), transcribed for viola. I shall be comparing three editions of viola transcriptions to Bärenreiter’s Neue Bach Ausgabe, edited by Hans Eppstein. This comparison will focus on articulation markings and other editorial devices used to adapt the sonatas for the viola. An analysis of the articulation used by Bach and his copyists can only be undertaken if performance practice of the time is understood. The “Historically Informed Performance” (HIP) movement is central to this understanding, and has been the topic of much recent debate. Although the viola da gamba and viola are both string instruments, they differ in size and employ different techniques. Thus, should the articulation and timbre of the former be imitated in playing the latter? Or should the unique qualities of the viola be embraced to create a distinct sound? Thus, my interest in this research topic was piqued not only by the need for interpretative clarification; but also by the potential to address the specific technical difficulties arising due to the mechanics of the viola. DA - 2014 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2014 T1 - A performance guide of J.S. Bach's viola da Gama sonatas transcribed for viola TI - A performance guide of J.S. Bach's viola da Gama sonatas transcribed for viola UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/13253 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/13253
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationIsaacs A. A performance guide of J.S. Bach's viola da Gama sonatas transcribed for viola. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,College of Music, 2014 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/13253en_ZA
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.departmentCollege of Musicen_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Humanitiesen_ZA
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherMusicen_ZA
dc.titleA performance guide of J.S. Bach's viola da Gama sonatas transcribed for violaen_ZA
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