'Pervigilivm Veneris' for mixed choir, piano and percussion quartet |
Posted on:2008-01-15 | Degree:M.M | Type:Thesis |
University:University of Missouri - Kansas City | Candidate:Garcia-Castells, Federico Jose | Full Text:PDF |
GTID:2445390005974440 | Subject:Music |
Abstract/Summary: | |
Pervigilium Veneris is a cantata composed after an anonymous poem from the third century. The rondo form is strongly related to the poem's structure which alternates a refrain with verses. In the introduction, the voices present the refrains and the first line of the verse using spoken rhythm accompanied with non-pitched percussion. The marimba introduces the element of pitch after the first refrain and the repetition of an A flat on the second line of the first verse is used as a transition from the non-pitched to the pitched material of the piece. On the following appearances of the refrain there is a melody line with an incremental increase of voices and instruments towards the end. On the verses single-pitched rhythmic phrases are alternated with modal melodies rotating the voices of the choir in groups. The dynamics of the piece move in blocks evoking ancient Roman architecture. |
Keywords/Search Tags: | Veneris, Choir |
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