Sprechstimme in Arnold Schoenberg's Pierrot Lunaire : a study of vocal performance practice / Aidan Soder ; with a preface by Walter B. Bailey.

Author/creator Soder, Aidan
Format Book
Publication InfoLewiston : Edwin Mellen Press, ©2008.
Descriptionvi, 120 pages : music ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Sprechstimme in Pierrot lunaire: Schoenberg's new voice. Introduction ; Origins of Sprechstimme ; What did Schoenberg want? ; Performing Sprechstimme ; Questions of intention and ideals -- Pierrot performances: early interpreters and the first recording. Albertine Zehme ; Erika Stiedry-Wagner ; Marie Gutheil-Schoder ; Marya Freund ; First recording -- Sprechstimme performance styles: an overview. Scope of performance styles -- Discography overview -- Remaining recordings -- Five unique Pierrots. Stylistic overview ; The songs. "Rote Messe" ; "Die Kreuze" ; "Parodie" ; "O alter Duft" -- The beginning of a tradition -- Appendix. Pierrot lunaire discography.
Abstract This study offers a brief history of Sprechstimme and Pierrot Lunaire, Schoenberg's recordings of Pierrot, and the ambiguity inherent in the execution of Sprechstimme. The author provides a thorough discussion of Pierrot's technical vocal requirements and how the sound recordings can assist in the interpretation and performance of the Sprechstimme.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 115-118), discography (pages 107-113), and index.
LCCN 2008004701
ISBN9780773451780
ISBN0773451781

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML410.S283 S58 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold