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An Exploration of Compositional Technique in the Operas of Kaija Saariaho and Christian Jost

An Exploration of Compositional Technique in the Operas of Kaija Saariaho and Christian Jost

Kern, Friedrich Heinrich

Hardcover

Music CompositionOperaMusic Theory

ISBN10: 0578805294
ISBN13: 9780578805290
Publisher: Friedrich Heinrich Kern
Published: Jan 11 2021
Pages: 412
Weight: 2.73
Height: 0.94 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English

This dissertation essay examines two contemporary operas, L'Amour de loin by Kaija Saariaho and Hamlet by Christian Jost. It describes the influences on each composer that led to their respective operas. In Chapter 1 of the essay, Kern presents both composers' biographies with particular emphasis on works leading up to the operas. Chapter 2 comprises a summary and discussion of the texts and librettos and their relationship to musical structure. This chapter is followed by in-depth analyses of selected scenes from each opera in Chapter 3. Despite Kaija Saariaho and Christian Jost's dissimilar backgrounds and musical styles, Kern shows how both composers explore similar types of dramatic development. The second part of the dissertation is a presentation of a portfolio of original compositions.

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