The Performing Art of Concertmaster: The Methodological Principles for Ensemble Pianist Training
https://doi.org/10.25281/2072-3156-2017-14-6-686-693
Abstract
The aim of this article is to identify the basic methodological principles of professional concertmaster’s activities. The article examines a number of publications spanning the consideration of this subject in methodological and applied perspective. The author reveals main stages of the work of concertmaster — a fully-fledged ensemble artist. This differentiates them from accompanists, who perform the function of harmonic support for the soloist (soloists). With this approach, the concertmaster should possess all the quality characteristics of a professional musician, having developed the ear for tone and texture, possessing the competence in editing the musical text, being able to navigate instantly in emergency situations on stage. An important role is played by the ability of the concertmaster to find the general conception of the composition’s interpretation, without which it does not seem possible to form the complete artistic image.
About the Author
Vitaly V. KalitskyRussian Federation
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Kalitsky V.V. The Performing Art of Concertmaster: The Methodological Principles for Ensemble Pianist Training. Observatory of Culture. 2017;14(6):686-693. https://doi.org/10.25281/2072-3156-2017-14-6-686-693
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