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The Clarinet Works of Jörg Widmann: A Performance Guide to Fantasie for Clarinet Solo with a Survey of Unaccompanied Clarinet Repertoire and Guide to Contemporary Techniques.

Dierickx, Zachary Daniel, Dierickx
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1523963496247166

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2018, Doctor of Musical Arts, Ohio State University, Music.
Clarinetist, composer, and conductor Jörg Widmann (b. 1973) is a world-class musician who is equally at home as a performer and composer. Recognized as a clarinet virtuoso, Widmann frequently performs as a solo recitalist, orchestral soloist, and as a chamber musician performing his own compositions as well as significant works from the standard repertoire. In his chamber music collaborations, he may be found performing his own compositions which mirror the instrumentation of monumental classical-romantic works. In addition to being an extraordinary clarinetist, Widmann is in high demand as a composer. His compositions have been commissioned, programmed, and recorded by renowned orchestras, soloists, and chamber ensembles around the world. Although many of his compositions feature the clarinet, his total compositional output is remarkable in size and scope. His diverse compositions include works for unaccompanied instruments (piano, violin, clarinet, and horn); chamber groups (for two to eight players, including voice); concertos (for flute, clarinet, oboe, piano, violin, cello, and trumpet); symphonic works; and operas. Widmann maintains a distinct compositional voice, utilizing all manner of extremes through dynamics, instrumental colors, tempo, and playing techniques. Full of contrasts, Widmann’s works feature conventional pitches and frequent extended techniques and non-pitched sounds. His use of extended techniques and non-pitched sounds are not used for minimal effect but rather to clearly express his musical vision. His works for clarinet exhibit his creative and enticing use of non-pitched sounds and extended techniques. One of his earliest composed works, the Fantasie for Clarinet Solo (1993) is an exciting, virtuosic work which is enjoyed by performers and audiences alike through frequent performances worldwide. Widmann’s dual talents as clarinetist and composer make him historically significant as a musician who is equally renowned in both spheres. Widmann can be compared to renowned virtuoso clarinetist-composers of the past including Franz Tausch (1762-1817), Ernesto Cavallini (1807-1874), Paul Jeanjean (1874-1928), and Louis Cahuzac (1880-1960), among others. As virtuosi players, the compositional output of these legendary clarinetist-composers was mainly limited to solo clarinet works. Widmann’s distinction as a virtuoso clarinetist and composer of such wide diversity makes him stand out as a compelling artist of his time. Throughout the course of this document, Widmann’s compositional voice and performance style will be discussed to aid performers who approach his works for clarinet, specifically the aforementioned Fantasie for Clarinet Solo. A survey of repertoire in the unaccompanied clarinet genre clearly places the Fantasie in a significant position of importance and relevance. A comprehensive guide to extended contemporary techniques on the clarinet is included to prepare the performer for Widmann’s use of these sounds and effects. The Fantasie for Clarinet Solo is thoroughly examined in the form of a performance guide for clarinetists approaching the work.
Caroline A. Hartig (Advisor)
Arved Ashby (Committee Member)
Katherine Borst Jones (Committee Member)
Russel C. Mikkelson (Committee Member)
157 p.
Music
Clarinet; Jorg Widmann; Widmann; Fantasie for Clarinet Solo; Fantasie; Contemporary Techniques; Extended techniques;

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  • Dierickx, Dierickx, Z. D. (2018). The Clarinet Works of Jörg Widmann: A Performance Guide to Fantasie for Clarinet Solo with a Survey of Unaccompanied Clarinet Repertoire and Guide to Contemporary Techniques. [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1523963496247166

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  • Dierickx, Dierickx, Zachary. The Clarinet Works of Jörg Widmann: A Performance Guide to Fantasie for Clarinet Solo with a Survey of Unaccompanied Clarinet Repertoire and Guide to Contemporary Techniques. 2018. Ohio State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1523963496247166.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Dierickx, Dierickx, Zachary. "The Clarinet Works of Jörg Widmann: A Performance Guide to Fantasie for Clarinet Solo with a Survey of Unaccompanied Clarinet Repertoire and Guide to Contemporary Techniques." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1523963496247166

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