穆欽斯基 (Robert Muczynski, 1929-2010) 為美國二十世紀的作曲家,本研究所探究的作品為穆欽斯基的《時間小品》作品四十三 (Time Pieces for Clarinet and Piano, Op.43),此曲於1983年由美國豎笛演奏家米切爾˙勞瑞 (Mitchell Lurie, 1922-2008) 所委託創作,此曲除了賦有優美柔和的旋律、也具有強烈的節奏性格,更充分的展現了穆欽斯基的創作特色,為穆欽斯基重要的管樂作品之一。 本研究涵蓋四章:第一章為緒論,先說明研究動機與目的,再敘述其研究範圍及方法;第二章為文獻探討,先蓋述二十世紀美國音樂,再進一步探究穆欽斯基的生平背景與其創作風格,以及《時間小品》作品四十三之創作背景;第三章為樂曲分析及演奏詮釋,藉由分析《時間小品》作品四十三,深入了解其寫作手法,進而以鋼琴和作者的角度給予演奏上的建議;第四章為結語。
Robert Muczynski (1929-2010) is an American composer in the 20th century. This study explores the Time Pieces for Clarinet and Piano, Op.43 of Robert Muczynski. Time Pieces for Clarinet and Piano, Op.43 was commissioned by an American Clarinetist Mitchell Lurie (1922-2008) in 1983. Muczynski not only gave the gracefully melody and strongly rhythmus into this work but also showed his own musical style completely. This is also a very important piece of one of his woodwinds collections. This study includes four chapters: Chapter one is the introduction, by listing the purpose and the motivation of this research, and then summarizing the research methodology; Chapter two is the literature review, by briefly summing up the 20th century American music style, and then discussing the life and music characters of Robert Muczynski, also the background of Time Pieces for Clarinet and Piano, Op.43. Chapter three is the analysis and interpretation of Time Pieces for Clarinet and Piano, Op.43. This study is to give the performance suggestions for collaborative pianists by understanding the composing techniques and analyzing this work. The final chapter is conclusion to summarizing the emphasis of each part, and showing the review of this study. At last, hope this study can provides some advices to other musicians who play Time Pieces for Clarinet and Piano, Op.43.