An Examination Of The Chance Elements In Witold Lutoslawski's Music

This book studies the use of aleatory techniques in Witold Lutos awski s music and the issues that arise when using aleatoricism, a branch of textural composition that has room for exploration. I focused my study on three of Lutos awski s major works, analysing his approach to aleatoricism, form, and macro- and micro-rhythm. I wrote three works for the portfolio component. My approach to aleatoricism differed in each work. Through studying Lutos awski and my own composition, I came across practical issues in creating the score, issues with performance, and compositional problems. However, once these issues were worked though, aleatoricism is a exciting compositional device that is not yet tired.

Autorentext

Pieta Hextall graduated from the New Zealand School of Music with a Master of Music majoring in Composition in 2012. Since then she has moved to Melbourne. In addition to composing, Pieta spends her time arranging, teaching, and playing bassoon and keyboard.

Klappentext

This book studies the use of aleatory techniques in Witold Lutoslawski's music and the issues that arise when using aleatoricism, a branch of textural composition that has room for exploration. I focused my study on three of Lutoslawski's major works, analysing his approach to aleatoricism, form, and macro- and micro-rhythm. I wrote three works for the portfolio component. My approach to aleatoricism differed in each work. Through studying Lutoslawski and my own composition, I came across practical issues in creating the score, issues with performance, and compositional problems. However, once these issues were worked though, aleatoricism is a exciting compositional device that is not yet tired.