LUCANO FANCELLI – THE CREATIVE GENIUS OF THE ITALIAN ACCORDIONIST-INNOVATOR

Abstract

Luciano Fancelli played a significant role in the development of Italian accordion art in the mid-20th century. During his short 24-year life, he managed to leave a significant legacy, including numerous poems, landscapes, anatomical drawings and original works for accordion. His virtuosity, innovation and multifaceted talent made it possible to reveal the potential of the accordion as an instrument capable of organically combining various musical genres in performance – from classical to ‘light’ pop music and jazz. In Ukrainian musicology, the work of this artist has not yet received proper coverage, which necessitates its research and popularisation. The purpose of the article is a comprehensive analysis of Luciano Fancelli’s life and creative career, determining his contribution to the development of accordion art. The methodology is based on a combination of biographical, historical, musical analytical and comparative methods. The method of analysing archival materials and sources, including music collections, recordings of performances and memoirs of contemporaries, was also used. The scientific novelty lies in the study of the stages of L. Fancelli’s creative development, the analysis of his compositional activity and concert practice. Particular attention is paid to the artist’s innovative approach to playing the accordion, expanding the repertoire and analysing the influence of his musical heritage on the contemporary accordion repertoire. Conclusions. The figure of L. Fancelli is a landmark for understanding the evolution of accordion performance in the mid-20th century. Analysis of his creative legacy has revealed an innovative approach to the instrument and an influence on the development and expansion of the horizons of accordion art. The recognition of this artist in musical culture is the numerous events and initiatives that honor his memory, as well as musical works dedicated to him. The current task is to study the work and popularize the music of L. Fancelli among Ukrainian performers, teachers and listeners, which contributes to the enrichment of the domestic musical space and a deeper understanding of the history of the development of the accordion.