Skip to Main Content
 

Global Search Box

 
 
 
 

Files

File List


Kaneko Document.pdf (933.65 KB)

ETD Abstract Container

Abstract Header

Inequities of a "Universal" Language: Stories of Identity Construction by Asian and Asian American Classical Musicians

Kaneko, Risa
http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9448-3645
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1659535897722695

Abstract Details

2022, DMA, University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music: Piano.
Inspired by internationally acclaimed pianist Yuja Wang’s controversial comedic performance in 2018 as well as activist efforts by other musicians, scholars, and arts administrators, this document will compile findings from interviews I conduct as well as existing literature on the participation of Asians and Asian Americans in the classical music industry. Points of interest include narratives that challenge or reinforce the existing balance of agency and structure described by scholars such as Mari Yoshihara, Grace Wang, and Mina Yang. According to them, Asian and Asian American classical musicians experience a distinct type of marginalization at the crossroads of high representation and a homogenized image. Despite this environment, these musicians continue to make music, at times downplaying their adversity. This document intends to explore the narratives of Asian and Asian American musicians’ tenacity. It will also expand the scant but increasing number of studies on this topic. A potential future use of this document includes efforts toward building more equitable systems and practices in classical music culture.
Scott Linford, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Jenny Doctor, PhD (Committee Member)
Rebecca Bromels (Committee Member)
112 p.
Music
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Ethnomusicology; Piano; Musicology; Asian American; Arts Administration

Recommended Citations

Citations

  • Kaneko, R. (2022). Inequities of a "Universal" Language: Stories of Identity Construction by Asian and Asian American Classical Musicians [Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1659535897722695

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Kaneko, Risa. Inequities of a "Universal" Language: Stories of Identity Construction by Asian and Asian American Classical Musicians. 2022. University of Cincinnati, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1659535897722695.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Kaneko, Risa. "Inequities of a "Universal" Language: Stories of Identity Construction by Asian and Asian American Classical Musicians." Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati, 2022. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1659535897722695

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

ucin1659535897722695
244
© 2022, all rights reserved.
This open access ETD is published by University of Cincinnati and OhioLINK.