The Musical Language and Interpretation of Poulenc’s Concerto in D Minor for Two Pianos and Orchestra

Authors

  • Paulo Ricardo Soares Zereu School of Music, Assumption University

Keywords:

Musical Language, Piano Concerto, Pianistic Interpretation

Abstract

The main objective of this research is to explore features of the musical language within the conventional idiom of F. Poulenc’s Concerto in D minor for Two Pianos and Orchestra. The interpretational approach and analysis overview of the Concerto in D minor for Two Pianos and Orchestra by Poulenc refers to an approach of providing piano students and pianists’ insight into the specific technical and musical challenges and to include a stylistically and musically satisfying performance. This research also includes a historical overview of the selected piano concerto and a biographical background of the composer. This research should shade a light to enhance competence in the interpretational musical objectives of students and pianists’ performance by adding a new dimension and an improvement to contribute a work of stylistic, historic, and musical significance.

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Published

06.02.2023

How to Cite

Soares Zereu, Paulo Ricardo. 2023. “The Musical Language and Interpretation of Poulenc’s Concerto in D Minor for Two Pianos and Orchestra”. Rangsit Music Journal 18 (1):155-69. https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/rmj/article/view/255188.

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Vol. 18 No. 1 (2023): January - June

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Research Article

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