Darcey, S. J. (2024). An immersive study of the artistry of Gilbert Biberian —guitarist, composer, and pedagogue— and creative responses from a musical apprenticeship. Edith Cowan University. https://doi.org/10.25958/5f4c-rc58

This project examines the music of Istanbul-born British classical guitarist and composer Gilbert Biberian (1944-2023) and the potential of this music to stimulate original composition using an intuitive approach. Biberian is recognized as one of the most original and creative guitar composers from the second half of the twentieth century. His musical language embraces and integrates traditional tonality, jazz, post-tonal idioms, and the music of the Middle East. There are three strands to this project: an overview of Biberian’s life, philosophy, and music; a musical apprenticeship with Biberian on technique and musicianship; and also on my compositions. There will be three outcomes: an introduction to the guitar music of Biberian; a performance of selected works by Biberian; and scores and recordings of my original compositions inspired by an immersive study of Biberian’s music and enriched by his...