Compositional Techniques of Alexei Haieff's Saints' Wheel: Piano Variations on a Circle of Fifths

Author

Candida Labrecque, Central Washington University

Document Type

Thesis

Date of Degree Completion

Summer 1973

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Music

Committee Chair

Howard Barr

Second Committee Member

Joseph S. Haruda

Third Committee Member

Russell G. Ross

Abstract

This covering paper presents a study of Alexei Haieff's Saints' Wheel, a piano variation on the circle of fifths.

Numerous compositional techniques used by the composer were identified in their contemporary context. The use of tonality was studied with reference to Haieff's oriental background. His identification as a neo-classicist was verified and his distinctive contributions to that community explored.

A synthesis of the study resulted in an evaluation of the composer's use of the circle of fifths.

Recommended Citation

Labrecque, Candida, "Compositional Techniques of Alexei Haieff's Saints' Wheel: Piano Variations on a Circle of Fifths" (1973). All Master's Theses. 2131.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/2131

Comments

An integral part of this covering paper is a tape recording of a graduate recital performed on June 27, 1973 as part of the requirement for the completion of the thesis.