Playing «Musica prisca caput» by Nicola Vicentino (1555) on the recorder consort
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23.09.2023
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Master of Arts Musikpädagogik Alte Musik
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11 - Student thesis
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Hochschule für Musik Basel FHNW, Schola Cantorum Basiliensis
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This thesis primarily focuses on the methodology for practicing “Musica prisca caput” (1555), a
composition by Nicola Vicentino (1511 — 1577), specifically with regard to the recorder consort.
This marks the initial step in a series of endeavors as a performing musician, aiming to interpret
enharmonic music on either the recorder or the cornett.
In this study, a potential link is established between the Renaissance recorder and “Musica prisca
caput” by examining relevant passages in Girolamo Cardano's (1501-1576) treatise, De Musica
through a technical and microtonal lens.
To provide a broader context, we gain insight into Nicola Vicentino's persona and his relation to
the genera and the piece. This is followed by a section that addresses the reasons for choosing the
recorder consort to perform this piece and examines the historical aspects of this choice.
The central part of the thesis focuses on a detailed exploration of a specific rehearsal methodology,
incorporating particular instruments and repertoire. Its goal is to solve the problem of effectively
practicing microtonal music on the recorder consort and making it a distinct, masterable musical
language.
Finally, the study includes a comparative analysis of similar project, offering valuable insight into
alternative interpretations of compositions similar to “Musica prisca caput.”
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Kövari, A. (2023). Playing «Musica prisca caput» by Nicola Vicentino (1555) on the recorder consort [Hochschule für Musik Basel FHNW, Schola Cantorum Basiliensis]. https://irf.fhnw.ch/handle/11654/52173