Document Type

Thesis

Date of Degree Completion

Summer 1970

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Music

Committee Chair

John DeMerchant

Second Committee Member

Joseph S. Haruda

Third Committee Member

Arley L. Vancil

Abstract

An investigation into the style characteristics of Vier Ernste Gesange should help one to better interpret and perform the composition. Inasmuch as this cycle is one of Brahms' most introspective compositions, a study of this work would seem to have value for any singer.

Comments

Accompanied by an audio tape, which is available from Brooks Library, Archives and Special Collections.

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