The application of multimedia and theatrical elements to Franz Joseph Haydn's "Die Schopfung" ("The Creation"): Examples for Day Five, Scene One
by Glasheen, Anastasia C., D.M.A., UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, 2011, 180 pages; 3487964

Abstract:

This dissertation adds multimedia and theatrical elements to Haydn's The Creation, Day Five, Scene One. The music-derived additions include creative images, choreography, costumes and puppetry, lighting, and set design. It is argued that the addition of a more familiar production style to the rich choral-solo-orchestral score can bridge the gap between this repertoire's traditional audiences and those more familiar/comfortable with Broadway musicals and modern theatrical elements, introduce and educate new audiences to this masterwork, and enhance and enrich the experience of The Creation for Haydn's many devoted fans. This project provides information and materials necessary for a creative team wishing to mount such a production, which include the history of Haydn's The Creation, ideas for creative imaging, choreography, costuming, masks, puppetry, lighting, set design, and a working example. By drawing upon visually enticing theatrical processes, as seen in The Lion King for example, this paper demonstrates how current trends in popular presentation can bring new audiences to the classical oratorio.

 
AdviserNick Strimple
SchoolUNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
SourceDAI/A 73-04, p. , Jan 2012
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsMusic; Music education; Performing arts
Publication Number3487964
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