This dissertation focuses on the manifold afterlives of Greek antiquity in the German-language poetry and poetics during the era of Weimar Classicism (1788-1805). I approach this thematic complex through the study of prosody situated at the confluence of poetry, philology, and p…
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Frequently used techniques between the compositions of one specific composer can cause recognizability. It is conceivable to tie compositions to their creator by detecting similar compositional approaches or certain specific techniques and craftsmanship. One of the ways of devel…
This thesis presents a machine learning model of expressive performance of piano music (specifically of Chopin Mazurkas) and a critical analysis of the output based upon statistical analyses of the musical scores and of recorded performances. Given the multidimensionality of the…
German performer and composer Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) represents one of the most popular and well-known musicians from the Romantic era. In November of 1820 at age 11, Mendelssohn started composing for the organ. His organ works range in difficulty from moderate to advance…
This dissertation examines the use of counterpoint in the music of New York guitarist Ben Monder, arguing that specific contrapuntal elements inform his musical expression and contribute to his unique voice in contemporary jazz. Published pedagogical literature on jazz compositi…