FORWARD THINKING, WITH AN EAR TO THE PAST: A PERFORMANCE GUIDE TO DALLAPICCOLA’S QUADERNO MUSICALE DI ANNALIBERA

Abstract

Abstract The purpose of this document is to provide a stylistic performance guide to Dallapiccola's Quaderno Musicale di Annalibera. It is my hope that this document constitutes a resource comprising information that can help piano students as they endeavor to put forth an interesting performance of Dallapiccola’s Quaderno Musicale di Annalibera. I will consider post-tonal theory, various features of Dallapiccola's compositional style, and the influence of past musical eras upon his compositions. Each of these considerations will comprise one of three sections total, forming the main body of this document. I have also included artistic and pedagogical ideas throughout, and have provided justification for these ideas by considering common aspects of Dallapiccola's output, as reported by peer-reviewed scholars. I will also apply established theoretical and mathematical procedures to Dallapiccola’s music. In a few instances, the result will constitute new research.