Clementi the Scientist: Contemporary Reception of His Symphonies
Joyce Asber, B.A, B.A., J.D.
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- Thesis/Dissertation (Online)
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- [Denton, Texas] : University of North Texas, 2020
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- Abstract: Muzio Clementi's symphonies were first performed in London between 1786 and 1796. After an extended hiatus from 1796 to 1813, his symphonic works appeared on programs again from 1813 to 1824. Clementi's career as a symphonist corresponds closely with trends in London's concert life. The reception of Clementi's symphonies during his lifetime has frequently been misinterpreted by scholars who oversimplify the use of "science" in musical discourse of the day and fail to consider the positive connotations of this adjective, so frequently applied to Clementi. Musical discourse at the time addressed the science and art of music emphasizing a composition, or its composer's, science, harmony, effects, genius, and the audience's response. Though an unstated ideal, reviews evince a preference for balancing scientific and artistic display. Reviews of Clementi's symphonies suggest he initially struggled to balance the technical and artistic qualities of his compositions but succeeded, according to reviews, in finally doing so in 1796. After his early efforts, Clementi was consistently praised as worthy to stand among the current and most prestigious composers of the continent: Haydn and Mozart initially, and Beethoven and Rossini later.
- Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Clementi's symphonies in context
- Interpreting the reviews
- Conclusion
- Appendix : Concert tables.
- Author/Creator:
- Asber, Joyce , author
- Contributors:
- Geoffroy-Schwinden, Rebecca Dowd , major professor
- Languages:
- English
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- Item content: English
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- Dissertation Notes:
- M.A. ― University of North Texas, 2020.
- General Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 62-66).
Description based on: Online resource; title from PDF title page (UNT Digital Library, viewed December 20, 2021). - Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (iv, 66 pages) : illustrations.
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- text file
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- Electronic Thesis
- OCLC Numbers:
- 1300232399
