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Copies of the research paper and its summary are available at the library of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (Gedimino pr. 42).<\/p>\n<p>Free entrance.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Defense of the creative part of the artistic doctorate project<\/b><br \/>\nJuly 2, 2020, 10 a.m.<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>LMTA Building 1: Juozas Karosas Hall <\/strong>(Gedimino Ave. 42, Vilnius)<\/p>\n<p>PROGRAM<\/p>\n<p><strong>F. Schubert<\/strong> \u2013 Fantasy in C major op. 15\u00a0(<em>Wanderer Fantasy<\/em>)<br \/>\n<strong>R. Schumann<\/strong> \u2013 Fantasy in C major op. 17<br \/>\n<strong>M. Bazaras<\/strong> \u2013 Improvised Preludes<\/p>\n<p>CHAIRPERSON OF THE DOCTORAL THESIS DEFENCE BOARD:<br \/>\nProf. R\u016bta Rikter\u0117 (Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre)<\/p>\n<p>MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:<br \/>\nProf. Aleksandra \u017dvirblyt\u0117 (Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre)<br \/>\nAssoc. Prof. Sergej Okru\u0161ko (Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre)<br \/>\nProf. Dr. Lina Navickait\u0117-Martinelli (Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre)<br \/>\nProf. Dr. Per Dahl (University of Stavanger)<\/p>\n<p>REVIEWERS:<br \/>\nAssoc. Prof. Daumantas Kirilauskas<br \/>\nProf. Dr. (hp) Gra\u017eina Daunoravi\u010dien\u0117<\/p>\n<p><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This study is aimed at historical improvisation in the art of piano, seeking to reveal the ways of its conception and performance. Research topic is approached by examining little known historical sources, which testify the development of improvisation in Western art music. The concept of historic improvisation is supported by analysis of nineteenth century musical practices, namely: preluding, fantasising and extemporisation. The methodology for this paper is informed by scholarly work found in nowadays ever-expanding field of improvisation.<br \/>\nInterpretation of the structure of improvisational musical language is represented through harmonic and textural analysis, study of galant schemes. Improvisation as a process is demonstrated by using aspects of cognitive models of spontaneous music performance. The methods and models of improvisation distilled during the research are tested in practice by the author of the work. And thus improvisation in living musical practice serves as a driving method for a case study.<br \/>\nThe present paper offers unprecedented studies of improvisatory preludes of the nineteenth century, fantasies of the twentieth century pianists, as well it serves as a model for piano improvisation. Arguably the most popular idea that improvisation is something that is performed without preparation, happens immediately by itself, is rebuffed. The proposition is demonstrated by exposing the learning process of improvisation, and by detalising preparation act of spontaneous creation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On July 2, 2020, the defense of Mykolas Bazaras \u201cHistoric Improvisation in the Art of Piano: Preluding, Fantasising and Extemporisation\u201d will take place at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre. Artistic Supervisors: Prof. Petras Geniu\u0161as, Prof. Habil. Dr. Leonidas Melnikas. 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