Toru Takemitsu: Rain Spell Analysis and Discussion

• Main Authors: Weng, Yu Wen, 翁郁雯
• Other Authors: 黃瓊儀
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2011
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/54211358566189891942

碩士 === 國立臺南藝術大學 === 鋼琴合作藝術研究所 === 99 === Toru Takemistu (1930-1996) was the most representative Japanese composer in the twentieth century, who also held high prestige and had huge influence on the music community internationally. During his life, he completed approximately over three hundred works, including symphonies, chamber music, songs, ballets, dramas, and sound tracks for movies. Influenced by French composers Debussy and Messiaen, and applying traditional elements from the East in his works, Takemistu fascinated me extremely. This thesis focuses on one of his works for chamber music,“Rain spell”for the flute, the clarinet, the vibraphone, the piano and the harp. The varying tonal colors, the feelings of depth and great open space, and the actual techniques for each instrument to perform this piece, pose great challenge to each performaner. By analyzing the score, studying about Takemistu's life, and his compositional styles and techniques, the author wishes to be able to interpret this composition as authentic as possible.