Inspiration and influence behind the keyboard styles of Isaac Albeniz and Enrique Granados

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1990-05

Authors

Abendroth, Carey Lynn

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University of Oregon

Abstract

Isaac Albeniz and Enrique Granados stand as two of Spain's most prominent composers of the early twentieth century. Both composers established their careers through their compositions for solo piano. I shall examine the inspiration and influences behind the keyboard style of each man. After introducing the composers and touching on the issues of Nationalism and musical style in the introduction, I shall discuss Spanish inspiration in the works of Isaac Albeniz, particularly as found within his Iberia, and offer brief musical examples from his compositions. Similarly, in the subsequent chapter, I shall discuss Spanish inspiration in the works of Enrique Granados with emphasis on his Goyescas. In the final section of this thesis, I shall address various aspects of the composers' musical language and factors that influenced that facet of their keyboard styles.

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vii, 54 p. : music, map A print copy of this title is available through the UO Libraries under the call number: SCA Archiv Abendroth 1990

Keywords

Albeniz, Isaac, 1860-1909, Granados, Enrique, 1867-1916

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