From the Wellspring to the Oceanfront

master's thesis

• Title: From the Wellspring to the Oceanfront : Performance analysis of Igor Lešnik's marimba works Neenah and Water Sculpture
• Author: Luis Camacho Montealegre
• Mentor: Igor Lešnik (mentor)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Academy of Music; (Conducting, Harp and Percussion Instruments Department); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2019-06-18, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: FIELD OF ART; Art of Music; Reproductive Music (Conducting, Singing, Playing an Instrument)

Abstract

The core of the work will be a parallel analysis of Nee and Water Sculpture, scrutinizing formal, harmonic, melodic, agogic and aesthetic aspects of the performance.
As a performer that had several encounters with Igor Lešnik’s music, I can say that his works are a reflection of his own personality. He is a labyrinth just as his pieces, and he is the type of player that manages to make the most complex music look the simplest. However, I find myself in trouble when I need to define his composing style. I have shown in this text his ideas, trying to put some logic and order to his musical decision; but the truth is, some things cannot be full rationalized. His pieces are created by the combination of complex logic and blasts of inspiration.

• Keywords: marimba; Igor Lešnik; analysis
• Language: english
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:116:242257
• Study programme: Title: Integrated Undegraduate and Graduate University Study Programme for Instrumentalists; specializations in: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion, Harp, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Guitar, Piano, Organ; Course: Percussion; Study programme type: university; Study level: integrated undergraduate and graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra muzike (magistar/magistra muzike)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2019-07-03 08:12:10