Identifier

etd-04072014-001557

Degree

Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

Department

Music

Document Type

Dissertation

Abstract

The document will examine the four songs of the cycle, From ‘The Book of Nightmares,’ in detail and give suggestions for stylistic interpretation and performance. The written document contains four chapters: Chapter One provides biographical information and a stylistic overview of the composer Jake Heggie. Chapter Two contains biographical information and a stylistic overview for the poet Galway Kinnell. Chapter Three will provide information about the premiere and recording of From ‘The Book of Nightmares,’ as well as biographical information about soprano Lisa Delan, for whom the song cycle was written, and reviews of her recording “The Hours Begin to Sing,” which contains the premiere recording of the cycle. Chapter Four will discuss in detail the songs of the cycle, including poetic and musical interpretation from the perspective of the composer, Ms. Delan, and the author, along with a performer’s guide. A Bibliography and Appendices will be included to provide transcripts of interviews and email correspondence with the composer and Ms. Delan, and a list of works for Jake Heggie.

Date

2014

Document Availability at the Time of Submission

Secure the entire work for patent and/or proprietary purposes for a period of one year. Student has submitted appropriate documentation which states: During this period the copyright owner also agrees not to exercise her/his ownership rights, including public use in works, without prior authorization from LSU. At the end of the one year period, either we or LSU may request an automatic extension for one additional year. At the end of the one year secure period (or its extension, if such is requested), the work will be released for access worldwide.

Committee Chair

O'Neill, Patricia

DOI

10.31390/gradschool_dissertations.2356

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