An examination of the chance elements in Witold Lutosławski's music, with particular attention to its function as a model  for compositional practice : a thesis and portfolio presented in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of M.Mus. in Composition at the New Zealand School of Music, Wellington, New Zealand

Hextall, Pieta

An examination of the chance elements in Witold Lutosławski's music, with particular attention to its function as a model for compositional practice : a thesis and portfolio presented in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of M.Mus. in Composition at the New Zealand School of Music, Wellington, New Zealand

dc.contributor.author	Hextall, Pieta
dc.date.accessioned	2012-07-24T23:04:00Z
dc.date.available	2012-07-24T23:04:00Z
dc.date.issued	2012
dc.description.abstract	This thesis studies the use of aleatory techniques in Witold Lutoslawski’s music and the issues that arise when using aleatoricism, a branch of textural composition that has room for exploration. I focused my study on three of Lutoslawski’s major works, analysing his approach to aleatoricism, form, and macro- and micro-rhythm. I wrote three works for the portfolio component. My approach to aleatoricism differed in each work. Through studying Lutoslawski and my own composition, I came across practical issues in creating the score, issues with performers, and compositional problems. However, once these issues were worked though, aleatoricism is a exciting compositional device that is not yet tired.	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10179/3652
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.publisher	Massey University	en_US
dc.rights	The Author	en_US
dc.subject	Witold Lutosławski	en
dc.subject	Criticism and interpretation	en
dc.subject	Aleatory music	en
dc.subject	History and criticism	en
dc.subject	Composition (Music)	en
dc.title	An examination of the chance elements in Witold Lutosławski's music, with particular attention to its function as a model for compositional practice : a thesis and portfolio presented in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of M.Mus. in Composition at the New Zealand School of Music, Wellington, New Zealand	en
dc.type	Thesis	en
massey.contributor.author	Hextall, Pieta	en
thesis.degree.discipline	Composition	en
thesis.degree.grantor	New Zealand School of Music	en
thesis.degree.level	Masters	en
thesis.degree.name	Master of Music (M.Mus.)	en