Formal Analysis of Edvard Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor, op. 16

Ovaj diplomski rad temelji se na formalnoj analizi Koncerta za klavir i orkestar u a-molu, opus 16, skladatelja Edvarda Griega. Prije sâme formalne analize, predstavljen je glazbeni romantizam, razvojni put koncerta kao glazbene forme te utjecaj životnih događaja Griegova života na njegovo stvaralaštvo. Kroz skladateljev životopis, čitatelj dobiva uvid u skladateljevo djetinjstvo, obrazovanje i ključne trenutke njegove karijere, čime se stvara kontekst za razumijevanje njegovog glazbenog opusa. Nadalje, diplomski rad istražuje kontekst nastanka Koncerta za klavir i orkestar u a-molu, analizirajući inspiraciju koju je Grieg crpio iz norveških narodnih napjeva i pejzaža svoje domovine. Rad također osvjetljava utjecaj suvremenika na Griegov razvojni put, prikazujući kako su ideje i razmišljanja tadašnjeg društva potaknule i utemeljile karakter njegovih skladbi. Temeljni dio ovog diplomskog rada je formalna analiza Koncerta za klavir i orkestar u a-molu, op. 16. Rad istražuje oblikovnu strukturu sva tri stavka te njegovih dijelova, analizira tematske motive i postupke obrade motiva dotičući se harmonijskih karakteristika u službi određivanja strukture. Kroz analizu svakog stavka otkriveno je Griegovo majstorsko korištenje glazbenih elemenata u službi ostvarenja emotivnog i autentičnog glazbenog doživljaja. Kroz sveobuhvatan pristup analizi, rad doprinosi boljem razumijevanju Griegova glazbenog naslijeđa i njegove uloge u razvoju romantizma te pruža vrijedan uvid u bogatstvo norveške glazbene kulture.This master's thesis is based on the formal analysis of Edvard Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16. Before delving into the formal analysis itself, it introduces the musical Romanticism, traces the developmental path of the concerto as a musical form, and highlights the significance of life events in Grieg's life on his creative output. Through the composer's biography, the reader gains insight into Grieg's childhood, education, and key moments in his career, thereby providing a context for understanding his musical evolution. Furthermore, the thesis explores the context of the composition of the Piano Concerto in A minor, analyzing the inspiration Grieg drew from Norwegian folk songs and the breathtaking landscapes of his homeland. The thesis also sheds light on the influence of contemporaries on Grieg's artistic journey, illustrating how the ideas and thoughts of the society of his time motivated and shaped the character of his compositions. The central part of this master's thesis is the formal analysis of the Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16. The thesis explores the structural framework of all three movements and their components, analyzes thematic motifs, and discusses the treatment of these motifs, touching upon harmonic characteristics in service of determining the structure. Through the analysis of each movement, Grieg's masterful use of musical elements to achieve an emotional and authentic musical experience is revealed. Through a comprehensive analytical approach, the thesis contributes to a better understanding of Grieg's musical legacy and his role in the development of Romanticism, providing valuable insights into the richness of Norwegian musical culture