A study of Pelléas et Mélisande as a work of symbolist theatre arising from the literary and visu... more A study of Pelléas et Mélisande as a work of symbolist theatre arising from the literary and visual movements in France and Belgium in the late nineteenth century, and as a exploration of what was later to be called 'Neurosis' in its various characters. The study will approach both through early interpretations and recent stagings and writings, reflecting several angles on the elements of mental disturbance intrinsic to the play and opera. Debussy's reactions to this element in the play will form a final focus.
This was my BA submission for Part II of the Cambridge University music tripos.
Music can serve as a model to demonstrate aspects of religious experience such as 'original relig... more Music can serve as a model to demonstrate aspects of religious experience such as 'original religious experiences', revelation, transcendence of I-It dualisms, temporality and partial fulfilment. Listening to music may be a religious experience in itself, depending upon the mode of listening, and upon the subject's openness to music and to religious ideas. Informed reflection on what I read has influenced and continues to influence my approach to composing religious music. During the research, I developed an increasingly theologically-informed approach.
NB: This paper was written for an MMus which emphasised "artistic research" and "personal development," and as such contains chapters of personal reflection.
A study of Pelléas et Mélisande as a work of symbolist theatre arising from the literary and visu... more A study of Pelléas et Mélisande as a work of symbolist theatre arising from the literary and visual movements in France and Belgium in the late nineteenth century, and as a exploration of what was later to be called 'Neurosis' in its various characters. The study will approach both through early interpretations and recent stagings and writings, reflecting several angles on the elements of mental disturbance intrinsic to the play and opera. Debussy's reactions to this element in the play will form a final focus.
This was my BA submission for Part II of the Cambridge University music tripos.
Music can serve as a model to demonstrate aspects of religious experience such as 'original relig... more Music can serve as a model to demonstrate aspects of religious experience such as 'original religious experiences', revelation, transcendence of I-It dualisms, temporality and partial fulfilment. Listening to music may be a religious experience in itself, depending upon the mode of listening, and upon the subject's openness to music and to religious ideas. Informed reflection on what I read has influenced and continues to influence my approach to composing religious music. During the research, I developed an increasingly theologically-informed approach.
NB: This paper was written for an MMus which emphasised "artistic research" and "personal development," and as such contains chapters of personal reflection.
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This was my BA submission for Part II of the Cambridge University music tripos.
NB: This paper was written for an MMus which emphasised "artistic research" and "personal development," and as such contains chapters of personal reflection.
This was my BA submission for Part II of the Cambridge University music tripos.
NB: This paper was written for an MMus which emphasised "artistic research" and "personal development," and as such contains chapters of personal reflection.