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ULXs, Microblazars, and the Unidentified EGERT Sources
We suggest that ultraluminous X-ray sources (ULXs) and some of the variable low latitude EGRET gamma-ray sources may be two different manifestations of the same underlying phenomena: high-mass microquasars with relativistic jets forming a small angle with the line of sight (i.e. microblazars). Microblazars with jets formed by relatively cool plasma (Lorentz factors for the leptons up to a few hundreds) naturally lead to ULXs. If the jet contains very energetic particles (high-energy cutoff above Lorentz factors of several thousands) the result is a relatively strong gamma-ray source. As pointed out by Kaufman Bernads, Romero & Mirabel (2002), a gamma-ray microblazar will always have an X-ray counterpart (although it might be relatively weak), whereas X-ray microblazars might have no gamma-ray counterparts.
Date:
May 1, 2003
Creator:
Butt, Y M; Romero, G E & Torres, D F
Object Type:
Article
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Lowell Liebermann's "Four Etudes on Songs of Brahms," Op. 88 (2004) and "Four Etudes on Songs of Robert Franz," Op. 91 (2005): A Pedagogical Guide
The purpose of this dissertation is to introduce and provide a pedagogical guide for two etude works by Lowell Liebermann (b. 1961): Four Etudes on Songs of Brahms, Op. 88 (2004) and Four Etudes on Songs of Robert Franz, Op. 91 (2005). It includes a brief biography and observations on the compositional style of the composer; a history and development of the etude from the eighteenth century to Liebermann's time; research on Liebermann's works based on songs of other composers; and a pedagogical guide on how to approach each piece, covering four types of technical issues: articulation, phrasing, voicing of the melodic lines, and fingerings.
Date:
May 2023
Creator:
Lee, Jieun
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Go-hyang (Ancestral Home) By David Burge: a Performer’s Guide to Integrating Korean Musical and Cultural Aspects
David Burge (b. 1930) composed the work Go-Hyang (1994) inspired by his impressions of Korea. the purpose of this study is to provide a performance guide particularly for the benefit of non- Korean pianists. Each of the six pieces of Go-Hyang contains Korean musical and/or cultural references. This document details these aspects, obviously stated or implied through the work. Investigation into distinct characteristics and Korean elements of each of the six movements will involve sources from multiple fields. Interviews with both the composer and the pianist Young-Hae Han for whom the work was written answer many questions about performance issues. Once the Korean reference is examined, it will be related to performance consideration of each movement, in order. the result of this examination will provide the performer not only with beneficial information to facilitate the performance but also with some cultural background to enrich the interpretation of the work.
Date:
May 2012
Creator:
Lee, Soomin
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Study of Neoclassical Elements in Ernst Krenek's George Washington Variations, op. 120
The purpose of this study is to explore neoclassical elements present in Krenek’s George Washington Variations. By identifying the stylistic features associated with the eighteenth and twentieth centuries, the study will examine Krenek’s application of his neoclassical tendencies. Key neoclassical elements include musical form and structure, key relationships, melody and harmony, and chromaticism. Since at this time there is little research on Krenek’s piano works, and none on the George Washington Variations, the result of this examination provides pianists and instructors with historically constructive information about Krenek’s musical style, as well as a deeper understanding of Krenek’s Neoclassicism in his George Washington Variations.
Date:
May 2016
Creator:
Jeon, Eun Deok
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s Idea of the “Modern”: Developing Variation in the Piano Concerto in C Sharp, Opus 17
This study examines the Piano Concerto in C sharp, Op.17 (1923), by Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897-1957), in light of developing variation, techniques that transform motivic ideas and create musical continuity in this work. The troublesome reception history of Korngold’s piano concerto derives from its complex musical features, which have created difficulties in understanding and evaluating this piece. Consequently, critics and scholars often label the highly sophisticated yet tonal musical language in this piece a residue of Romanticism from the nineteenth century. In this document, in contrast, examination of motivic development and connections in Korngold’s piano concerto reveals thematic and structural coherence in light of Korngold’s idea of modernity. This study provides a historical and technical survey of developing variation and discusses Korngold’s implementation of these techniques in his early compositions and the piano concerto. By doing so, this study recognizes the progressive aspect in Korngold’s music.
Date:
May 2014
Creator:
Huang, Shu-Yuan
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Significance of Dmitri Shostakovich's Piano Sonata Op.12
The aspiration of this dissertation is to bring forth the significance of Shostakovich's Piano Sonata Op.12. This sonata is a hybrid of the German musical tradition, Russian Modernism, and Liszt's thematic transformation technique. It demonstrates Shostakovich's highly intellectual compositional skills influenced by the education that he received at St. Petersburg Conservatory as well as the exposure to modern music in the 1920s. This dissertation discusses composition techniques, such as the harmonic piers adapted from Alexander Scriabin, neighboring-tone technique, which involves the application of semitone cell throughout the piece, as well as the technique of thematic transformation borrowed from Liszt. These all come together by Shostakovich's design in the most controversial sonata form. The Piano Sonata Op.12 also sheds light on Shostakovich's early compositional style and proves its contribution to the evolution of sonata genre in the twentieth-century.
Date:
May 2007
Creator:
Kan, Ling-Yu
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
John Ireland's Piano Sonata (1918-1920) and the Influence of Johannes Brahms
John Ireland is one of the most important British composers of the twentieth century. Many scholars believe the works of his early period were deeply influenced by Brahms. After graduating from the Royal College of Music, Ireland went on to develop a much more individual musical language, with influence from contemporary French composers. However, the young composer found himself confronted with the challenge of finding a new and personal style without turning wholly to impressionism or to chromaticism. In Ireland's Piano Sonata, Ireland adopted several of Brahms' compositional techniques. This piano sonata is an excellent example of one of Ireland's mature works that still demonstrates Brahms' influence.
Date:
May 2018
Creator:
Su, I-Shan
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Piano Concerto No. 1 In E Minor, by Emil Sauer: A Stylistic and Historical Argument for Its Relevance to the Piano Literature
In 1895, Emil Georg Conrad Sauer (1862-1942), a world-renowned German pianist and former student of Franz Liszt wrote his first piano concerto, which was published five years later in 1900. Sauer performed it extensively to enthusiastic crowds in Europe and the United States while on tour during the next several years. Then it vanished from the concert repertoire. It is no longer performed and has only been commercially recorded once. The purpose of this dissertation is to establish why it might have disappeared, and why there is value in bringing it back to the standard piano repertoire.
Date:
May 2021
Creator:
Ulasiuk, Dzmitry
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Rise and Fall of Piano Improvisation in Western Classical Music Performance: Why Today's Piano Students Should be Learning to Improvise
Improvisation is an art form which has arguably been present since the existence of music itself. Inventing music on the spot, like spontaneous speech, is a common expression of artistry throughout history and across musical boundaries. While improvisation has maintained its importance in jazz, classical organ music and the music of many eastern cultures, this dissertation will focus on the presence of improvisation as acceptable performance practice within the tradition of western classical music. At several points in history, this musical tradition was encouraged and even expected to be a regular part of a musician's life, and yet in the classical music tradition of the twenty-first century, improvisation is rarely, if ever, heard from the concert stage, nor is it regularly included in the general education of the conservatory student.
Date:
May 2020
Creator:
Vigran, Joshua
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Brazilian Adaptations of Baroque and Classical Elements in the Piano Sonata in F Minor, Op. 9, by Alberto Nepomuceno (1864–1920)
Alberto Nepomuceno was one of the leading figures in developing Brazilian art music at the turn of the twentieth century. He became widely known for his Brazilian art songs and kept promoting Brazilian music and the use of Portuguese as an "art language" throughout his life. Nepomuceno has widely been seen as a nationalist composer, yet some of his works adopt a more European style. In this study, I argue that Nepomuceno incorporates European musical languages in his Piano Sonata in F Minor, Op. 9. I display the rich interaction of Brazilian national identity and European influence within Nepomuceno's musical life. I also provide a thorough formal analysis of this piano sonata to argue that in some of his music he adopted a distinctively European musical language, including baroque and classical elements. In addition to analyzing the sonata-form and rondo-form elements, this dissertation discusses the use of several important topics in the work, including the Siciliano rhythm, contrapuntal writing, pedal points with organ effects, and impact of Brahms on Nepomuceno's piano writing. Moreover, I analyze how Nepomuceno assimilated European musical styles as the basis for his own compositions, as well as the innovations with which he augmented those styles. An …
Date:
May 2023
Creator:
Wu, Qifan
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Lowell Liebermann's Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 12: An Historical and Analytical Study
Lowell Liebermann, born in New York City in 1961, is one of America's most distinguished living composers. In addition, he often conducts and performs as pianist in his own works. His musical language is unique and unmistakably rooted in the grand tradition of Western music; however, his style combines old and new, simple and complex, emotional and intellectual aspects. It combines tuneful, catchy melodies with a rich harmonic language, all framed by a strong formal design. This study begins with presenting primary information on this concerto excerpted from an interview with Lowell Liebermann. This interview served as a reference for subsequent sections, and a transcript of the interview is appended to the end of this study. In the third chapter, the musical language of the composer is discussed. Chapters four and five constitute the main body of this dissertation. The goal of these two chapters is to understand the basic three-pitch motive of the work, to demonstrate how it operates at various levels, and to see how the raw material corresponds at a larger structure level. It is the author's hope that this study will guide performers to better understand Liebermann's Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 12.
Date:
May 2010
Creator:
Chang, Hsiao-Ling
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
An Introduction to the Piano Works of William Mason (1829-1908) and a Performance Guide to Selected Repertoire for Intermediate Students
William Mason (1829–1908) was a well-known American composer, pianist, and pedagogue. Researchers have mainly focused on Mason's career as a pedagogue in the United States and his pedagogical treatises, which are widely considered and used as the conceptual core of teaching materials on the nineteenth century. However, there has been only an annotated catalogue of Mason's music works, and no performance guide to his piano compositions. This dissertation is designed to be the first performance guide to his solo piano repertoire and act as an introduction to his music through an examination of selected works suitable for the intermediate student. This study provides instruction for students on how to practice these works through the analysis of the elements of practice – pedaling, phrasing, technique practice, touch, and musical expression – which were all considered as essential by Mason himself for a good performance. The five piano works selected are: Three Preludes, Op. 8, No. 1; Ballade et Barcarole, Op. 15; Valse Caprice, Op.17; Spring-Dawn, Mazurka–Caprice, Op. 20; and Spring Flower–Impromptu, Op. 21.
Date:
May 2021
Creator:
Chen, Ying-Chieh
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Stephen Chatman's Piano Fantasies (1993): An Instructional and Performance Guide for Teachers and Intermediate Piano Students
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Contemporary repertoire is not commonly taught or explored by teachers during the intermediate level, when a student's musical training is transitioning to an advanced level. Nonetheless, it is important for piano instructors to be open-minded about contemporary music and have some perspective on the development of music repertoire in the future. The purpose of this dissertation is to provide a performance and pedagogical guide to Stephen Chatman's (b. 1950) Fantasies, from both technical and artistic viewpoints. The collection, which consists of eleven pieces, features a wide variety of contemporary idioms, styles, and means of notation. For instance, there are jazz-like syncopated rhythms, asymmetrical accents reminiscent of Primitivism, and Impressionistic or dissonant sonorities. Fantasies is not only a valuable tool for students to explore new sounds and improve their performing techniques while executing nontraditional notations and contemporary idioms, it is also a great teaching resource for instructors to promote students' musicality through hearing, seeing, and thinking. In this study, I provide individual, detailed descriptions for each of the pieces in the score, adding examples on how to address the difficulties they present to the performer. As a result, instructors can better understand how to help students prepare to perform this collection …
Date:
May 2019
Creator:
Li, Hanhan
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Ross Lee Finney's 32 Piano Games and Stephen Chatman's Amusements: A Comparison of Two Pedagogical Approaches to Contemporary Musical Elements and Techniques
Piano instructors often have to work as a bridge connecting music from the past and the future. From a pedagogical viewpoint, contemporary works should be considered just as important as those in the standard repertoire. Yet, most piano instructors are skewed towards modern music and their teaching materials are focused on eighteenth and nineteenth century repertoire. It is essential for them to introduce various kinds of music from different periods and cultures in order to fully develop a student's musicianship. The purpose of this study is to compare two modern works that are designed mainly for pedagogical purposes: 32 Piano Games by Ross Lee Finney (1906-1997) and Amusements by Stephen Chatman (b. 1950). These compositions are intended for beginner and intermediate students and incorporate a number of contemporary elements and techniques. This study can help instructors and students understand how these elements are being used and the ways they have evolved over time. Most importantly, this dissertation can provide teachers with a distinct methodology that enables them to present modern pieces to beginning level students in a more approachable fashion, further providing theoretical and technical assets that will allow them to play advanced contemporary music in the future.
Date:
May 2018
Creator:
Kim, Sooyun (Pianist)
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Junior Recital: 2014-05-21 - Eunbin Kim, piano
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A junior recital presented at the UNT College of Music Voertman Hall.
Date:
May 21, 2014
Creator:
Kim, Eunbin
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Building an Effective Piano Technique while Avoiding Injury: A Comparison of the Exercises in Alfred Cortot's "Rational Principles of Pianoforte Technique" and Carl Tausig's "Daily Studies for the Pianoforte"
It is the teacher's responsibility to guide students in building an effective and injury-free piano technique. Improper technique, poor training and bad posture at the instrument all may cause problems such as lack of muscle control, weakness, or tension in the hands. Many teachers are interested in finding information about specific exercises dealing with finger strengthening, stretching, and warm-up strategies, as well as guidelines for safe practicing. It is therefore important for both teachers and students to understand how to build a technique from the earliest years of instruction. Carl Tausig (1841-1871) and Alfred Cortot (1877-1962) both contributed to the development of piano technique by writing books that include a significant number of exercises and excerpts. Their books incorporate detailed instructions on how to play each exercise effectively and without fatigue. Subsequently, Heinrich Ehrlich (1822-1899) collected and systematically arranged Tausig's notes, complementing them with detailed information on how to play Tausig's exercises without causing injury. This dissertation compares and contrasts the exercises found in Alfred Cortot's book, Rational Principles of Pianoforte Technique, and Carl Tausig's book, Daily Studies for the Pianoforte. The latter is based on the practical guidebook, How to Practise on the Piano: Reflections and Suggestions, written by …
Date:
May 2017
Creator:
Woo, Laehyung
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Rio Grande Herald (Rio Grande City, Tex.), No. 29, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 14, 1987
Weekly newspaper from Rio Grande City, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date:
May 14, 1987
Creator:
Roberts, Kenneth
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
UNT College of Music Commencement: Spring 2016
Recording of the UNT College of Music's May 2016 graduation ceremony inside of the Winspear Performance Hall at the Murchison Performing Arts Center. The ceremony includes an introduction from Dr. Warren Henry, a speech, from distinguished graduate Deborah Brooks, about graduates' futures and goals, and the recognition of graduates receiving their Bachelors in music related studies. Shots of decorated caps are included in the video along with the full performance of Pomp and Circumstance by Jazz Studies students.
Date:
May 13, 2016
Creator:
University of North Texas. College of Music.
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Sealy News (Sealy, Tex.), Vol. 119, No. 41, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Semiweekly newspaper from Sealy, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
May 23, 2006
Creator:
Eddleman, Mike
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Commencement Program for University of North Texas, May 9 -10, 2014]
Commencement program for the spring 2014 graduating class of the University of North Texas, held in the UNT Coliseum on Friday, May 09, 2014 and Saturday, May 10, 2014. The program contains the order of service and a list of graduates for both masters and doctoral degrees.
Date:
2014-05-09/2014-05-10
Creator:
University of North Texas
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Rio Grande Herald (Rio Grande City, Tex.), Vol. 80, No. 75, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 16, 1991
Weekly newspaper from Rio Grande City, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date:
May 16, 1991
Creator:
Roberts, Kenneth
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roberto Fierro Villalobos to Pedro J. Gonzalez, 3]
Letter from Roberto Fierro Villalobos to Pedro J. Gonzalez. Two illustrations of men are printed in the top corners of the paper while the letter's title sits between them. Under the title and the illustrations are two short lists of names and one long list, which extends towards the bottom of the page. The rest of the page is occupied by a wide column of paragraphed text printed below an eagle icon and an address. Below the paragraphs is a second title.
Date:
May 17, 1979
Creator:
Parlee, Lorena, 1945-2006 & Villalobos, Roberto Fierro
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Prospector (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 107, No. 16, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Biweekly student newspaper from the University of Texas at El Paso that includes campus news and information along with advertising.
Date:
May 3, 2022
Creator:
University of Texas at El Paso
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Rio Grande Herald (Rio Grande City, Tex.), Vol. 80, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 10, 1990
Weekly newspaper from Rio Grande City, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date:
May 10, 1990
Creator:
Roberts, Kenneth
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History