The Lieder of Paul Dessau

• Other Authors: Hix, Michael (authoraut)
• Format: Others
• Language: English; English
• Published: Florida State University
• Subjects: Music
• Online Access: http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_migr_etd-4025

The composer Paul Dessau (1894-1979) was arguably one of the most significant composers of the Deutsche Demokratische Republik (German Democratic Republic) yet a large portion of his music remains unperformed and unknown. This treatise will examine Paul Dessau's lieder and will provide a reference guide for musicians interested not only in Dessau's music, but also the evolution of German lieder through the mid-twentieth century. This treatise will survey examples of Dessau's lieder with the intent of exploring his compositional style, aesthetic, political philosophy, and his approach to varying song styles and poets. Special attention will be directed to placing Dessau's output within its historical, political, and cultural context. === A Treatise submitted to the College of Music in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Music. === Fall Semester 2006. === October 19, 2006. === Socialist Realism, German Democratic Republic, Deutsche Demokratische Republik, Ddr, Art Song, Music History, Twentieth-Century, Lieder, Dessau, Maurer, Brecht === Includes bibliographical references. === Timothy Hoekman, Professor Directing Treatise; Denise Von Glahn, Outside Committee Member; Roy Delp, Committee Member; Marcía Porter, Committee Member.