The Power of Nature: A study of the history and characteristics of the relationship between Nature and Western Art Music 2023 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (Two Years)), 20 credits / 30 HE creditsStudent thesis [Artistic work]

Abstract [en]

A paper exploring the historical and theoretical relationships between the natural world, and Western art music. To increase the knowledge of this field and further develop discussion, musical examples from various historic periods are analysed and used to further discussion. Conclusions are drawn and evaluated on both the subject at present, and how further research and studies can be made in the future. 

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2023. , p. 32

Keywords [en]

nature, natural connections, western art music, natural

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Music

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URN: urn:nbn:se:kmh:diva-4884OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kmh-4884DiVA, id: diva2:1760449

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Repertoire mentioned in the paper;

Monteverdi: ‘Ecco mormorar l’onde’ from the Second book of Madrigals SV 51 (1590)-      

Beethoven: Symphony No.6 in F Major, Op. 68 (1808)-      

Britten: Four Sea Interludes from “Peter Grimes” (1945) 

Available from: 2023-06-15 Created: 2023-05-30 Last updated: 2023-06-15Bibliographically approved

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