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Dream of a Thousand Keys: A Concerto for Piano and Orchestra (open access)

Dream of a Thousand Keys: A Concerto for Piano and Orchestra

Dream of a Thousand Keys is a concerto for piano and orchestra, which consists of four movements presenting multiple dimensional meanings as suggested by the word "key." I trace the derivation of Korean traditional rhythmic cycles and numerical sequences, such as the Fibonacci series, that are used throughout the work, and explore the significant role of space between the soloist and piano that are emphasized in a theatrical aspect of the composition. The essay addresses the question of musical contrasts, similarities, and metamorphosis. Lastly, I cover terms and concepts of significant 21st-century compositional techniques that come into play in the analysis of this work.
Date: May 2011
Creator: Choi, Da Jeong
System: The UNT Digital Library