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An exploration of Richard Rodgers use of chromaticism. Apologies for the poor piano sound! I think the points still come across even if my playing sounds aquatic.
More about Chromaticism:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromat....
I use the term 'Orientalism' to describe what Rodgers is doing as he depicts Southeast Asians in South Pacific. That word has a specific academic meaning. For more information about that: www.oxfordmusiconline.com/gro....
A perspective about Orientalism and the American Musical: www.centertheatregroup.org/ne...
And about South Pacific in particular: www.huffpost.com/entry/emsout...
If you're interested in finding out more about the incredible and unsung Trude Rittmann:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trude_R...
www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-st...
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