CREATIVE PORTRAIT OF LIUBOV GUNDER: MULTIDIRECTIONALITY OF PERFORMING ACTIVITY

Abstract

The purpose of the work is to analyze the specific features of the creative activity of the outstanding Ukrainian collaborative pianist Liubov Gunder in her work with various performing groups (soloists-vocalists, soloists- instrumentalists, vocal ensembles, orchestras), to identify the key principles of her approach and the adaptability of her performance style depending on the peculiarities of cooperation. The study aims to identify a unique combination of technical skill, deep stylistic flair, empathy, improvisational abilities, and pedagogical tact in her concertmaster practice.The research methodology is based on a comprehensive approach that combines the following methods: analytical (analysis of scientific articles on L. Gunder's work and general issues of concert pianism and improvisation); biographical (coverage of the pianist's creative career); art historical analysis (consideration of the specifics of interpretation and arrangement); comparative (comparison of approaches to working with different performing groups); analysis of interviews and memoirs by L. Gunder to identify her own reflections on the creative process. The research applies the principles of interdisciplinarity with the use of terminology and individual approaches of musicology, communication psychology, and pedagogy.The scientific novelty lies in an attempt to take a comprehensive approach to the specifics of Liubov Gunder's creative activity as a collaborative pianist with different types of artistic groups and individual performers. In contrast to general works on the art of concertmaster, the proposed research synthesizes the versatility of the artist's talent. A unique model of creative interaction is revealed, especially in the long-term cooperation with the vocal ensemble “Rosynka”, based on synergy, empathy and improvisation.It is proved that the creative activity of the Honored Artist of Ukraine Liubov Gunder as a collaborative pianist, solo performer, and teacher is characterized by exceptional versatility and adaptability.