A study of a selection of Benjamin Britten's vocal music for mezzo-soprano

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dc.contributor.advisorHofmeyr, Hendriken_ZA
dc.contributor.authorHarris, Julieen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2014-10-06T11:31:55Z
dc.date.available2014-10-06T11:31:55Z
dc.date.issued2007en_ZA
dc.descriptionIncludes bibliographical references (leaves 96-100).en_ZA
dc.description.abstractThe present study, which will investigate three works of Benjamin Britten for mezzosopranos, is envisaged as an aid to interpreters wishing to gain further insights into these works. The study focuses on three vocal works of varying genre: The Rape of Lucretia, A Charm of Lullabies, and Phaedra. The investigation of each work starts with the historical background, in wh ich Britten's life and career at the time of the work is discussed briefly, including reviews of the work. The performers and librettists, who were involved in the composition, are also discussed. Secondly, an analytical survey is done on the text and music for each work. Brief background notes on the writers and poets, and on their style, influences and intentions, are included. The historical background of each text is explored, as well as the role of the character within the narrative, dramatic or literary/poetic context. The musical characteristics of each work are highlighted, which reveal stylistic aspects of Britten's writing. The influence of each work's genre (chamber opera, song cycle and solo cantata) on the interpretation of text and character is discussed, as well as how the voice is accompanied. Lastly, a comparative survey of different recorded portrayals of each work looks at the background history, and approach of the various performers, as well as their advice to other performers.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationHarris, J. (2007). <i>A study of a selection of Benjamin Britten's vocal music for mezzo-soprano</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,College of Music. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/8143en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationHarris, Julie. <i>"A study of a selection of Benjamin Britten's vocal music for mezzo-soprano."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,College of Music, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/8143en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationHarris, J. 2007. A study of a selection of Benjamin Britten's vocal music for mezzo-soprano. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Harris, Julie AB - The present study, which will investigate three works of Benjamin Britten for mezzosopranos, is envisaged as an aid to interpreters wishing to gain further insights into these works. The study focuses on three vocal works of varying genre: The Rape of Lucretia, A Charm of Lullabies, and Phaedra. The investigation of each work starts with the historical background, in wh ich Britten's life and career at the time of the work is discussed briefly, including reviews of the work. The performers and librettists, who were involved in the composition, are also discussed. Secondly, an analytical survey is done on the text and music for each work. Brief background notes on the writers and poets, and on their style, influences and intentions, are included. The historical background of each text is explored, as well as the role of the character within the narrative, dramatic or literary/poetic context. The musical characteristics of each work are highlighted, which reveal stylistic aspects of Britten's writing. The influence of each work's genre (chamber opera, song cycle and solo cantata) on the interpretation of text and character is discussed, as well as how the voice is accompanied. Lastly, a comparative survey of different recorded portrayals of each work looks at the background history, and approach of the various performers, as well as their advice to other performers. DA - 2007 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2007 T1 - A study of a selection of Benjamin Britten's vocal music for mezzo-soprano TI - A study of a selection of Benjamin Britten's vocal music for mezzo-soprano UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/8143 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/8143
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationHarris J. A study of a selection of Benjamin Britten's vocal music for mezzo-soprano. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,College of Music, 2007 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/8143en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentCollege of Musicen_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Humanitiesen_ZA
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherPerformance and Dissertationen_ZA
dc.titleA study of a selection of Benjamin Britten's vocal music for mezzo-sopranoen_ZA
dc.typeMaster Thesis
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