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Three piano waltzes of Radames Gnattali: an analytical-interpretive approach

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Author(s):
Antonio Carlos Leme Junior
Total Authors: 1
Document type: Master's Dissertation
Press: Campinas, SP.
Institution: Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Instituto de Artes
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Examining board members:
Antônio Rafael Carvalho dos Santos; Fausto Borem de Oliveira; Mauricy Matos Martin
Advisor: Antônio Rafael Carvalho dos Santos
Abstract

On the present research, the piano waltzes Carinhosa, Perfumosa and Vaidosa of Radamés Gnattali were analysed in order to describe the compositional procedures applied by the composer and their relationship to performance. For this, the Hipermetrical Analysis technique, developed by Edward T. Cone in his work "Musical Form and Musical Performance"3 was used as an analytical tool, as well as the analytical procedures described by John D. White on his work "Comprehensive Musical Analysis"4. The analytical approach chosen for this study enhanced the demonstration of the high compositional cohesion of these works and the understanding of many elements employed by the composer, proceeding from many different musical currents (Jazz, Brasilian Music, French Impressionism, etc). One can also identify the constant thematic of his works, mostly based on popular urban music. The research results demonstrates Radamés Gnattali's ability as a composer of the so-called Art Music and suggests specific details for the performance of these works (AU)