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A Study of Neoclassical Elements in Ernst Krenek's George Washington Variations, op. 120 (open access)

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
System: The UNT Digital Library