Interpretation of technical and expression aspects on Mauro Giuliani’s “Grand Overture, Op.61”

Abstract

The Mauro Giuliani’s “Grand Overture, Op. 61” poses a diverse and intricate task for classical guitar musicians, as it involves a complex interweaving of technical elements, profound emotional expression, and intricate structural components. The significant of this study is to acquire a more profound comprehension of the dynamic correlation between composition and artistic interpretation within the framework of this renowned classical guitar composition. There are two research objectives in this study. The first is to interpret the various elements of “Grand Overture, Op. 61” in terms of its composition, encompassing its challenging technical aspects, profound emotional depth, and intricate structural intricacies. The second is to interpret how these facets impose specific artistic expectations on the performer. This study was conducted within the paradigm of artistic research. The data collection technique employed in this study will involve a combination of library research, personal experience, direct observation, and self-reflection. The artistic processes and revelations in this study emphasize the resolution of technical challenges, the development of an approach to achieve a high level of technical proficiency, the analytical examination of compositional elements, and the crafting of sound profiles. These aspects were thoroughly explored through theoretical and practical investigations of “The Grand Overture” by Mauro Giuliani. This ultimately results in the development of distinctive and captivating interpretive decisions that successfully encapsulate the fundamental nature of Giuliani’s composition. The beneficial features of the basic interpretive concepts in this study are highly recommended for future studies to be applied in the form of various classical repertoires and other fields of musical instrumentation.

Keywords

• Classical guitar composition
• Grand Overture Op. 61
• interpretation
• Mauro Giuliani

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