Shaping the Sound of Fairies
Lecture Recital and Thesis
“Shaping the Sound of Fairies: Defining Soprano Depictions of the 19th-century Fairy Topic from an Interdisciplinary Perspective” is a multimodal thesis project completed in coordination with Nazareth University’s School of Music and Honors Department. In this research, Crystalina Baumer defines the “fairy style,” a popular musical topic in 19th-century Western classical music, at an all-encompassing level. By combining musical analysis, vocal pedagogy, gender studies, and a view of the simultaneous literary trends, Baumer illuminates the musical features of the fairy topic and the connotations that arise when the topic becomes assigned to the soprano voice type in opera and art song. The culmination of this work is meant to further topic theory while informing vocalists how to perform and combat gender stereotypes present in fairy characters. Baumer’s project will be presented in the form of a lecture recital as partial fulfillment of her Bachelor of Arts in Music and Honors Program distinction.
Sunday, November 8th at 3pm in Wilmot Recital Hall
FAQS
What is topic theory?
Topic theory is a new analytical approach in music that classifies musical features into genres and aesthetics that cultivate extramusical associations.
What is a Lecture Recital?
A lecture recital is an integrated approach to the presentation of musical research. It entails components of verbal lecturing on topic or thesis with the supplement of musical performance of pieces that exemplify or support the research’s theme.
Event Details
The recital will be approximately an hour long from 3 pm to 4 pm with around 30 minutes of music and another 30 minutes of verbal lecturing sprinkled between pieces. There will be a Q&A following the recital in the same hall. Wilmot Recital Hall is wheelchair accessible and closed-captioning will be provided. Important notes, translations for the songs, and a guide to musical terms will be provided at the door to all attendees. Doors will open ten minutes prior to the start time. There are no tickets or reserved seating.
Who is this for?
This recital is free and open to the public! Anyone who wants to enjoy some beautiful music, learn something new, or partake in some fairy fun is welcome to join! You do not have to be a musician or scholar to get something out of this event!