Interpretive Freedom and the Composer-Performer Relationship.

O'Grady, Terence J.

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ERIC Number: EJ229272

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Publication Date: 1980-Apr

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Interpretive Freedom and the Composer-Performer Relationship.

O'Grady, Terence J.

Journal of Aesthetic Education, v14 n2 p55-67 Apr 1980

The author reviews several perspectives on the relationship between the composer and the performer of a musical work. Specifically, he examines the boundaries of that relationship, seeking to define the extent to which the performer may creatively interpret a work without violating the composer's intentions or established musical tradition. (SJL)

Descriptors: Applied Music, Creativity, Interpretive Skills, Literature Reviews, Musical Composition, Musicians, Performance, Role Conflict, Role Perception

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Language: English

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