Publication Date
Spring 5-1-2022
Abstract
The purpose of this thesis is to identify prominent multicultural features of Qigang Chen's piano concerto, "Er Huang." It looks at theoretical aspects borrowed from Chinese practice as well as the practices of Chen's mentor Olivier Messiaen. This thesis then shows how Chen synthesizes those traditions. Chinese concepts discussed are banqiang, gong shift, bian sheng (changed notes) and the specific luogu dianzi (percussion topoi from beijing opera) ji-ji-feng. Messiaenic concepts discussed are motivic recycling and transformation, added values, irregular augmentation and diminution, modalism and rhythmic contrast.
Major Mentor
Mark Volker
Second Mentor
Clare Eng
Department
Music, School of
College
Music and Performing Arts, College of
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Music (MM)
Degree Level
Master's
Degree Grantor
Belmont University
Recommended Citation
Reel, Isaac, "Qigang Chen’s Synthesis of Multicultural Compositional Features in Er Huang" (2022). Student Theses. 8.
https://repository.belmont.edu/music_theses/8
