Expanding a Repertoire

Louis van der Mespel

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This research investigates the means in which to successfully create an arrangement for a small ensemble, in this case, one with the instrumentation of Prokofiev’s quintet op.39. The approach involved a look into the obstacles and benefits of the instrumentation and how one could overcome and make use of these characteristics. Firstly, the relevance of such a research was discussed, contextualising the importance of arranging in general as well as demonstrating the potential of an uncommon ensemble. A further analysis of the arranging procedure follows, pin-pointing particular methods in creating effective textures, colours and nuances. This looks closely at how an ensemble of musicians can add a depth and conviction to conversational interplay through the subtle use of voice leading and accentuating timbral variety. With such a practical research, audio and visual examples are used to reinforce the analysis, conveying the effectiveness of the multitude of resources used and overall outcome of this arrangement. The research therefore argues the importance of arranging, encouraging musicians to explore repertoire and presenting it in a new light.

type	research exposition
keywords	Arranging
date	15/10/2018
published	04/06/2020
last modified	04/06/2020
status	published
share status	private
copyright	Louis van der Mespel 2019
license	All rights reserved
language	English
url	https://www.researchcatalogue.net/view/518601/518602
doi	https://doi.org/10.22501/koncon.518601
published in	KC Research Portal
portal issue	1. Master Research Projects

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name	Schulhoff - piano sonata no. 2 (original)
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name	Piano score mvt 1. bars 76-82
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name	Schulhoff- mvt 1. bars 15-17
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name	Trapèze - mvt 1. bars 15-17
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name	piano score mvt 2. bars 97-113
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name	quintet score mvt 2. bars 97-113
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name	Schulhoff- mvt 2. bars 97-113
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name	Trapèze - mvt 2. bars 97-113
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name	quintet score mvt 2. bars 65-68
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name	quintet score mvt 2. bars 113-116
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name	Schulhoff- mvt 2. bars 1-17
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name	Trapèze - mvt 2. bars 65-81
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name	Trapèze - mvt 2. bars 1-17
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name	Trapèze - mvt 2. bars 97-113
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name	Trapèze - mvt 4. bars 42-54
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name	Schulhof- mvt 3. bars 17-25
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name	Trapèze - mvt 3. bars 17-25
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name	Schulhof- mvt 3. bars 38-44
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name	Trapèze - mvt 3. bars 38-44 (original)
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name	quintet score mvt 2. bars 173-181 (original)
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name	Piano score mvt 1. bars 99-108
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name	Trapèze - mvt 2. bars 173-189
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name	Schulhoff- mvt 1. bars 99-108
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comments: 1 (last entry by Quirijn van Regteren Altena - 05/02/2019 at 12:29)

Quirijn van Regteren Altena 05/02/2019 at 12:29

Louis has met with me and we have dicussed his purposal twice. He is in the process of finetuning the research goals and has begun his work as an arranger at an excellent pace.

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