3 Sketches (Hofmann-Engl, 2016) - An Analysis


L. Hofmann-Engl

HCL Shared Services, Krakow

www.chameleongroup.org.uk - online publication - 2017

Abstract

This composition comprises one sketch for flute solo, for trumpet solo and guitar solo with each of these of the length of about 1 to 2 minutes. While each piece is written to suit each instrument, they have in common elements of self-similarity, melodic as well as rhythmic development, virtual tonalities and harmonic or latent harmonic structure (arpeggios) which itself is based upon modern concepts of virtual pitch and pitch salience. Both concepts, the concept of melodic similarity as well as the concept of virtual pitch have been used to uncover the structure of these three pieces, which in return then can be understood as instances of an underlying compositional principal or isomorphism. Finally, based on this structural analysis a hermeneutic interpretation will be presented which is a clear plead for individuality within a common framework of life affirmative standing.

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