The Interpretation and Analysis of Stravinsky《Suite Italienne》(Cello and Piano Version)

• Main Authors: Chen, Yi-Fang, 陳藝方
• Other Authors: Chou, Yu-Wen
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2013
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/74072619148733797590

碩士 === 中國文化大學 === 音樂學系西洋音樂組 === 102 === In this paper, my research topic is Stravinsky's “ Suite Italienne ” transcribed for cello and piano version by Gregor Piatigorsky. This work originally was finished in 1919-1920 that from Stravinsky’s ballet “ Pulcinella ”, which cooperated with the famous Russian ballet’s manager - Sergei Diaghilev. The work is composed of a “ neo-classical ” that’s nearly the baroque style; However, the melody structure, harmony, and rhythm of the dance style are based on the 18th century Italian Baroque composer - Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s opera melody to creation. In 1922, Stravinsky adapted the work for orchestra version. In 1932, the “ Suite Italienne ” transcribed for cello and piano version that established by Stravinsky in collaboration with Russian cellist - Gregor Piatigorsky. The cello and piano version contains of Introduzione, Serenata, Aria, Tarantella, Minuetto e Finale. Five chapters will be introduced in this paper. The first chapter is an introduction, which states the research motive, purpose, research methods and range of this study. The second chapter narrates Stravinsky's biographies and musical style, and the background of this composition and correlation between “ Pulcinella ” and “ Suite Italienne” will be described. The third chapter focuses on the musical analysis of “ Suite Italienne ”. The forth chapter discusses the performance issues and interpretation of “ Suite Italienne ”, and the last chapter is the integrated and summarized conclusion of this paper.