The theory of musical topics is now an established framework for the study of musical meaning and expression. Although topics are realised in performance, the relationship between topic theory and performance practice often remains implicit.

Building on the inaugural 2023 event, the Second International Symposium on Musical Topics and Performance Practice brings musicologists, analysts, and performers into closer dialogue. Papers and performance presentations explore the intersections between topical analysis and performance practice, across repertoires from the eighteenth century to the present.

Keynote Address

Professor Robert S. Hatten (The University of Texas at Austin). "Interpreting Topics for Performance: Gesture, Texture, Troping, Virtual Agency, and Emotion," (Further details).

Recital

Robert S. Hatten, piano. Listening for Texture and Expression in Bach, Haydn, Beethoven, Chopin, and Brahms.
Ticket included in symposium registration.

Full Symposium Programme

Registration

Delegates: $100

General: $50

Convenor: Melanie Plesch

Organising Committee: Melanie Plesch, John Gabriel, Tim Daly.

Programme Committee: Olga Sanchez Kisielewska (University of Chicago) Agueda Pedrero Encabo (Universidad de Valladolid, Spain) Joan Grimalt Santacana (Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya, Spain).

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