John Tavener's Choral Anthems, 1985--1990: Analysis of Style, Form and Performance Practice

Johnson, Eric Alan

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Title:	John Tavener's Choral Anthems, 1985--1990: Analysis of Style, Form and Performance Practice
Author(s):	Johnson, Eric Alan
Doctoral Committee Chair(s):	Alwes, Chester L.
Department / Program:	Music
Discipline:	Music
Degree Granting Institution:	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree:	A.Mus.D.
Genre:	Dissertation
Subject(s):	Music
Abstract:	This thesis explores the compositional characteristics of choral anthems composed by John Tavener between 1985 and 1990. Twenty-two anthems are examined to identify any common compositional characteristics both in melodic construction and large scale form. Particular attention is given to Tavener's affinity for Byzantine traditions and their influence on his compositional choices. Performance practice issues related to Tavener's works are explored through interviews with Sir John Tavener, Sir Martin Neary, and Patricia Rozario.
Issue Date:	2003
Type:	Text
Language:	English
Description:	124 p. Thesis (A.Mus.D.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2003.
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/2142/85716
Other Identifier(s):	(MiAaPQ)AAI3101875
Date Available in IDEALS:	2015-09-25
Date Deposited:	2003