著者

作野 理恵

出版者

プール学院大学

雑誌

プール学院大学研究紀要 (ISSN:13426028)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.50, pp.85-100, 2010-12

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When looking at the history of Spain music, more than 1000 varieties of Spanish folk dances can be found. Spain can be divided into three regions : the north, where the Basque people live, and the center and the south which were deeply influenced by Islamic and Roman culture. Spanish folk music has been used in many works of western music, more so than other European folk music. Why did composers of western music, including Russian and American composers, prefer Spanish folk melodies and dance rhythms? This research attempts to answer this question through the analysis of piano works in the history of western music. The results of the analysis show that Spanish folk music was used in composing many well know piano works and this further spread the influence of Spanish folk music. There were three factors which brought about this phenomenon. These included historical factors as well as religious and geographical factors. Together these three factors influenced the multicultural society and music of Spain. This music, in turn, attracted the attention of people around the world and, as a result, influenced western musical works worldwide.

著者

作野 理恵

出版者

プール学院大学

雑誌

プール学院大学研究紀要 (ISSN:13426028)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.51, pp.55-70, 2011-12

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Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847) is a composer from the beginning of the 19th century, the romantic period in western music history. Although Mendelssohn composed more than 720 works and definitely left a mark on music history, his works have not been evaluated very highly by music critics. His works are not generally well known and are not performed all that often. Mendelssohn was born into a very wealthy family, which was unusual when compared to other composers. Because of his good fortune and comfortable life is it possible that music critics have undervalued his works? Is it true that Mendelssohn's life was without worry?Through the course of research into Mendelssohn's background and musical worksit became obvious that his works have been misrepresented and misunderstood. After Mendelssohn's death, the great composer Richard Wagner(1813-1883)slandered Mendelssohn and his works in a music magazine. The reason was because Mendelssohn was Jewish. Unfortunately, these harsh criticisms of Mendelssohn's works then became the prevailing thought of his works in Europe. In fact, during the rise of the Nazis from 1933 to 1945, theplaying and publishing of Mendelssohn's works was prohibited in parts of Europe. As a result, because of the fate of history, Mendelssohn's music was judged inferior for long periods of time. In fact, Mendelssohn's compositions, which were products of his high level of sophisticationand pious faith, can be seen as profound, impressive and, instead of conservative, rather progressive.

著者

作野 理恵

出版者

プール学院大学

雑誌

プール学院大学研究紀要 (ISSN:13426028)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.55, pp.11-26, 2014-12

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In the 19th century, dance music in Vienna prospered since people enjoyed dancing regardless of their social status. During the time of the Viennese Classic period from 1750 to 1830, the music of Haydn(1732-1809), Mozart(1756-91), and Beethoven(177-1827) was followed by the music of Schubert(1797-1828), one of the first of the Romantic School. This was, in turn, followed by the music of Bruckner(1824-96), and Brahms(1833-97), and other Post-Romanticists who were active in Vienna. However, Johann Strauss II(1825-99) established a new music culture in Vienna despite working in Vienna during the same time period. Although the music of Johann Strauss II was popular music, it also had the support of many great composers. Despite being music for entertainment, his works were evaluated highly by other artistic musicians. An analysis of the works of Johann Strauss II was taken to understand the essence of his music as well as the reasons why he was so highly respected by other composers. The conclusion is that the music of Johann Strauss II had an unmatched "nobility" or "refinement." This was a result of his tenderness and intelligence, originating in his Viennese background.

著者

作野 理恵

出版者

プール学院大学

雑誌

プール学院大学研究紀要 (ISSN:13426028)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.47, pp.59-77, 2007-12

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Several composers in western music history studied law at colleges of law or at law schools. Did their studies influence their works of music? Three composers were chosen from three time periods:G. F. Handel (1685-1795) from the Baroque period,R. Schumann (1810-56) from the Romanticism period, and P. I. Tchaikovsky (1840-93) from the Nationalism period in the latter 19th century. According to the analysis of their symphonies, it became clear that they all respected the Classical or Baroque music form and construction. They correctly keep the music regulations of Classical time. Hewever, they were not just conservative but also adventurous because they attempted and produced new ideas and original methods in their works. As a result of this research, there appear to be three common denominators among these three composers, namely that they attached much importance to the traditional music form, worked steadily, and were musically adventurous. Therefore, it is conclused that there is a relationship between the music and the composer who has experience in studying law.