Assignment Section V
V. Auditory Analysis: Music and Readings of The Raven
- Musical adaptations: Overview of notable musical compositions inspired by The Raven, and how composers interpret the poem’s tone and rhythm.
- Impact of Poe’s rhythm on musical interpretations: Discuss how the poem’s inherent rhythm and pacing translate into music, creating an auditory experience that echoes the poem’s tension and emotion.
- Analysis of spoken recordings: Analyze the effect of different narrations or readings of the poem, considering how voice, pacing, and emphasis alter the listener’s perception of the text.
Sample Pieces:
1. Holbrooke, Joseph: The Raven (Poem for Orchestra), Op. 25
Holbrooke, Joseph, Adrian Leaper, Slovenská filharmónia. Zbor., and Symfonický orchester Čs. rozhlasu v Bratislave. “Orchestral Works Ulalume ; Bronwen ; The Bells ; The Raven ; Byron.” Hong Kong: Marco Polo, 1992.
2. Jolas, Betsy: “Quoth the Raven”
Jolas, Betsy. “JOLAS, B.: Quatre Duos / Pièce Pour / Quoth the Raven / Pièce Pour Saint-Germain (Camatte, Dutroncy).” Hong Kong: Naxos Digital Services US Inc, n.d.
3. Slatkin, Leonard: The Raven
Slatkin, Leonard, Leonard Slatkin, Daniel Slatkin, Johannes Brahms, Joseph Haydn, Antonín Dvořák, and Felix Slatkin. “Slatkin conducts Slatkin.” Place of publication not identified: Naxos Regular CD NRE, 2022.
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