Date of Award
Spring 5-29-2019
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Music
First Advisor
Suzanne Farrin
Second Advisor
David Fulmer
Academic Program Adviser
Philip Ewell
Abstract
Six Vignettes for Solo Violin
- Adagio Misterioso
- Allegro con fuoco
- Adagio
- Allegro
- Interlude- Presto
- Finale- Allegro con moto
Deshawn Withers (b. 1982)
Six Vignettes for Solo Violin written for the illustrious Pala Garcia blends different moods and techniques into short segments. These vignettes each contain their own character ranging from reserved to furious, pensive to sassy, traditional to defiant. Each movement explores range and timbre uniquely as to bring out some of the infinite colors of the Violin.
Recommended Citation
Withers, Deshawn A., "Six Vignettes for Solo Violin" (2019). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/475