Les carrefours de la composition. De la musique comme art de la scène
This thesis examines the theme of performing a composition of contemporary music on the stage. The research takes as its basis multiple composition projects putting the idea of music as a performing art at the forefront. Each piece submitted integrates, at different levels, the notion of on-stage performance as a compositional parameter. The first part of this document examines the concepts of the “surroundings” of a piece, compositional processes as metaphors, music and speech interaction, musical references, possible encounters between the body, playacting and objects. The second part of the thesis analyses four compositions. By examining the artistic approach and diverse processes used in these pieces, we will follow the evolution of the theme in its many variations. More generally, this thesis suggests different ways in which the semantic potential of contemporary music can be expanded. List of pieces submitted : Les chiens (2005), Pan-toutt (2007), La Fugue (2007), Quelque composée qu’elle soit (2008), Only When the Tide Goes Out Do You Know Who Has Been Swimming Naked (2009), Bungalopolis (2010), Renaissance (2011). Keywords : contemporary music, compositional parameters, compositional processes, performing arts, theatricalization, theatrical conventions.
conventions théâtrales contemporary music compositional parameters compositional processes performing arts theatricalization theatrical conventions