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Composition Techniques Specific to the Arabic Musical Language in Kareem Roustom's Violin Concerto No. 1.
- Source :
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Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Brasov. Series VIII: Performing Arts . 2023 Supplement, Vol. 16, p275-302. 28p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- The Violin Concerto by K. Roustom stands out as a distinctive fusion of compositional styles, positioning itself uniquely within contemporary violin compositions. Rather than eliminating precedents, the concerto embraces a convergence of structurally and ideatically diverse directions, resulting in a harmonious and unified end product. The creative process, starting from seemingly unrelated hypotheses and concluding in a cohesive manner, finds precedent in various musical examples across different eras. The concerto's complex profile, revealed through analysis, reflects a mixture of elements that resist facile extraction or definition. The diversity of languages interwoven into the works' architecture lends them significant value, offering interpretive richness from initial reception to deep analytical exploration. Simultaneously, the imperative of originality underscores the nature and implementation of the directions within the concerto. Complemented by the composers' mastery, educational backgrounds, and intellectual capacities, the concerto exemplifies authenticity and value, contributing to the evolving landscape of contemporary creative expressions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *VIOLIN concertos
*ARABIC language
*VIOLIN
*CONCERTO
*EDUCATIONAL background
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2344200X
- Volume :
- 16
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Brasov. Series VIII: Performing Arts
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176022404
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.31926/but.pa.2023.16.65.3.26