Creative interpretation and cello technique: A pedagogical handbook in the tradition of Michael Goldschlager and Bernard Greenhouse
Date of Award
2006
Document Type
Thesis
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Bachelor of Performing Arts Honours
School
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)
Faculty
Faculty of Education and Arts
First Supervisor
Dr Jonathan Paget
Abstract
In today's world there is an excess of talented cellists and yet there seems to be a lack of true artists among this wealth of virtuosi. This thesis attempts to examine the lost world of the humble artist through two of its few contemporary exponents, Bernard Greenhouse and Michael Goldschlager. The style of teaching and performing, and the overriding philosophy of music of these two eminent contemporary cellists is explored within the historical context of other great performers. A lineage is traced between these two, teacher and pupil, exploring the developments and consistencies between both cellists. The practical application of these ideas is then put forth in a new method for Cello created from practice journals kept during the author's studies with Goldschlager. The method considers first Musicianship and Philosophy and then moves into the aspects specific to cello Technique. It addresses overriding principles of technique and posture before moving into the minute details of left and right hand techniques. The method concludes with a discussion of practice methodologies as a practical application of the principles discussed in the previous chapters.
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Recommended Citation
McCulloch, S. (2006). Creative interpretation and cello technique: A pedagogical handbook in the tradition of Michael Goldschlager and Bernard Greenhouse. Edith Cowan University. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses_hons/1392