PECULIARITIES OF PERFORMANCE STRATEGIES IN ASTOR PIAZZOLLA’S CHAMBER AND CONCERT GENRES: FROM HISTOIRE DU TANGO TO DOUBLE CONCERTO

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https://doi.org/10.32782/facs-2025-3-1-19

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Astor Piazzolla’s music, instrumental dialogue, performance strategies, chamber genres, concert forms, Histoire du Tango, Double Concerto, guitar, flute, bandoneon, string instruments, interpretation, programmatic content, modern performance practice, musical interpretation, musical culture, innovative approaches to performance

Abstract

This article examines the peculiarities of performance strategies in Astor Piazzolla’s chamber and concert works, with a particular focus on the instrumental dialogue. The interpretational aspects of the composer’s works are analyzed, emphasizing the interaction of the guitar with other instruments in such pieces as Histoire du Tango and Double Concerto.The role of the guitar in ensemble performance is also highlighted, along with its collaboration with other instruments,including the flute, bandoneon, and strings. The article further explores the performance approaches to various Piazzolla genres, their impact on the formation of concert and chamber practices, and the specificities of conveying programmaticcontent through musical interpretation. The importance of instrumental dialogue as one of the central themes in Piazzolla’smusic and its significance for the development of modern musical interpretation is emphasized.The aim of this article. The aim of this article is to explore the peculiarities of performance strategies in Astor Piazzolla’s works, particularly in the context of chamber and concert genres. The focus is on the instrumental dialogue,which is one of the central themes in the composer’s work, as well as the specifics of the guitar’s interaction with otherinstruments. Performance strategies and interpretational approaches to Histoire du Tango and Double Concerto are analyzed, particularly in terms of instrumental interaction and the conveyance of programmatic content. Special attention is paid to the impact of these works on modern performance practice and their role in the development of musical culture.Scientific novelty. This article presents a comprehensive study of performance strategies in Astor Piazzolla’s music, combining the analysis of instrumental dialogue with the musical and stylistic aspects of his chamber and concert works.For the first time, performance approaches to Histoire du Tango and Double Concerto are systematized, with a focus on the peculiarities of interpretation arising from the interaction of the guitar with other instruments, such as the flute, bandoneon, and strings. The article emphasizes the specificity of conveying programmatic content through instrumental dialogues and performance strategies that reflect the characteristic features of Piazzolla’s style. Special attention is givento the analysis of modern trends in interpreting Piazzolla’s music, including innovative approaches to performance and their contribution to the development of contemporary musical culture. Conclusion. The main results of the study of performance strategies in Astor Piazzolla’s music are summarized, with an emphasis on the importance of instrumental dialogue and musical and stylistic aspects in the developmentof his chamber and concert works. It is determined that the dialogue between instruments, particularly the guitar, flute, bandoneon, and strings, is a key element in Piazzolla’s music, influencing the formation of new performance traditions.The interpretation of Histoire du Tango and Double Concerto is shown to contribute to the development of modern performance practice, focusing on programmatic content and performance strategies that enrich the musical heritage.It is emphasized that Piazzolla’s works play an important role in the development of musicians’ creative thinking and serve as a crucial bridge between academic and contemporary musical traditions.

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Published

2025-08-28

How to Cite

KOSYNETS І., OKHMANIUK В., & HUMINYUK С. (2025). PECULIARITIES OF PERFORMANCE STRATEGIES IN ASTOR PIAZZOLLA’S CHAMBER AND CONCERT GENRES: FROM HISTOIRE DU TANGO TO DOUBLE CONCERTO. Fine Art and Culture Studies, 1(3), 129–138. https://doi.org/10.32782/facs-2025-3-1-19

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