Dimensions of Energy in Shostakovich's Symphonies

Contents

• Preface, Acknowledgements, List of Examples,
• Part I : Dimensions of Energy,
• 1. Defining Musical Energy; Projecting Energy Musically,
• 2. Energy as Melodic–Harmonic Motion: Yavorsky’s ‘Theory of Modal Rhythm’,
• 3. Energy and the Unfolding of Time: Proportional Distribution and (Im)Balance,
• 4. Form in Formation: Process and Pattern Building,
• 5. Form in Reflection: Archetype and Energy,
• 6. Symphonism,
• Part II : Applications and Implications,
• 7. Multi-Dimensional Energies: Symphony No. 6(i),
• 8. About-Face? Symphonies Nos 4(i) and 5(i),
• 9. Shostakovich as Symphonist; Shostakovich as Modernist: Symphony No. 14,
• 10. Intention, Intuition or a Third Way? A Balanced Approach to Golden Section, Epilogue: Using Proportions as Interpretative Tools,
• Appendix I: Accuracy Margin,
• Appendix II: Statistical Tests, Bibliography,
• Index