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Palumbo, Michael Arnold
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The viola : its foundation, role, and literature, including an analysis of the twelve caprices of Lillian Fuchs
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Dissertation
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1981
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D.A. diss., Ball State University
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English
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ML 900 .P348 1981
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Palumbo, Michael Arnold. The Viola: Its Foundation, Role, and Literature, Including an Analysis of the Twelve Caprices of Lillian Fuchs. D.A. diss., Ball State University, 1981.
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Gives historical information about the viola and its role in music history. Very detailed information on the Twelve Caprices by Lillian Fuchs. Emphasis is on the history of the viola and its literature (not on listing viola literature).
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Includes information about violas and viola music throughout history. Mentions prominent violin and viola schools of technique, along with specific compositions for the viola and their influence. Discusses solo literature for the viola and its growth in the past Century.
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The first half of the work is a discussion on the history of the viola, divided into 4 chapters: 1-Introduction, 2-Foundations of the Viola, 3-The Role of the Viola in the Ensemble, and 4-Solo Literature for the Viola. The second half is an in-depth analysis of the Twelve Caprices by Lillian Fuchs.
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An informative discussion and explanation on why the viola lacks the extensive amount of repertoire that the cello and violin have. Important compositions for the viola are put into historical context.
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A list of historically important works for viola would help.
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