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From Europe to South Africa: The Story of the Piano Sonata

Shireen (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

408 Seiten

2024
tredition (Verlag)
978-3-384-24879-4 (ISBN)

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The piano sonata, Europe's treasured musical form, embarked on a unique journey when it reached South Africa. Initially, European composers brought their traditional styles, like Hendrik Bergh. But the 20th century saw a beautiful fusion. Composers like Stefans Grové wove South African rhythms and melodies into the sonata, creating a sound that was both familiar and distinctly South African. The struggle against apartheid also resonated in the piano sonata. John Joubert's dissonant and intricate sonatas mirrored the social unrest. Post-apartheid, composers like Kevin Volans sought healing and unity through their sonatas. Today, the piano sonata in South Africa thrives. Neo Muyanga blends Western structures with African influences, creating fresh and innovative works. The piano sonata, once a European visitor, has become a powerful voice for South African composers, reflecting their heritage and shaping their future.

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Erscheint lt. Verlag	3.6.2024
Verlagsort	UPPER
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 234 mm
Gewicht	684 g
Themenwelt	Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Musik ► Instrumentenkunde
Themenwelt	Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Musik ► Musikgeschichte
Schlagworte	Apartheid • colonial legacy • Cultural Exchange • European Musical Influence • European Repertoire • Genre Evolution • music • Musical development • musical identity • performance traditions • Piano Sonata • Social commentary • South African composers • South African Music History
ISBN-10	3-384-24879-1 / 3384248791
ISBN-13	978-3-384-24879-4 / 9783384248794
Zustand	Neuware