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Pianistic Problems in the Fifth Sonata of Scriabin

Description: This paper discusses the pianist problems in the fifth sonata created by Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin and provides historical background to the works of the composer before analyzing his work.
Date: August 1972
Creator: Smith, Jennie
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The Treatment of the Alto Flute in Orchestral Literature

Description: This paper presents a brief history of the alto flute and discusses its use in the orchestral literature of European, Russian and American composers. Analysis of selected passage from various works determine its use as either a solo instrument, doubling or reinforcing voice, or as part of an accompanying line.
Date: May 1980
Creator: Kirkpatrick, Linda M.
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The Four Dominating Elements in the Piano Literature of Sergei Prokofieff

Description: This paper analyzes the piano compositions of Sergei Prokofieff and identifies four elements evident in the literature: classicism, innovation, toccata, and lyricism. Elisabeth Euwer Roberts traces the history of his works and the evidence of these elements in them.
Date: May 1972
Creator: Roberts, Elisabeth Euwer
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The Use of the Brass Section in Prokofiev’s Alexander Nevsky

Description: Thesis examines the life of prolific composer Sergei Prokofiev and his work for the motion picture Alexander Nevsky. Gary Langford analyzes Prokofiev's use of the brass section in his compositions for the film.
Date: August 1971
Creator: Langford, Gary
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