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Week 3

An Introduction to Transformational Theory.

Ramon Satyendra, "An Informal Introduction to some Formal Concepts from Lewin's Transformational Theory," Journal of Music Theory 48/2 (2004), 99–141.

John Roeder, "Transformation in Post-Tonal Music," The Oxford Hanbook of Music Theories (2014).

György Kurtág, Berceuse II, Kafka Fragmente for soprano and violin, Op.24; John Adams, The Chairman Dances, mm. 1-91; Thomas Adès, “Les champs” from Lieux retrouvés,, Op. 26; Bright Sheng, The Stream Flows, and Kaija Saariaho, “Sydärn,” from Leinolaulut.(audio in canvas under files).

Analysis of Debussy "Ondine," Preludes book 2 (click for score; assignment guide on canvas); due April 22

Further reading:

Michael Cherlin, "On Adapting Theoretical Models from the Work of David Lewin," Indiana Theory Review 14/2 (1993), 19-43.

Steven Rings, "Introduction," Tonality and Transformation (Oxford: Oxford Studies in Music Theory, 2011).