EMOTIONAL INTERACTION AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF THE INTERPRETATION OF R. BOUTRY’S DIVERTIMENTO IN A SAXOPHONE–PIANO DUET

Abstract

Statement of the problem. The article proposes an analysis of the psychological aspects of ensemble interaction, with R. Boutry’s Divertimento serving as an example of a work that requires particular attention to the phenomenon of emotional interaction between performers. This approach makes it possible not only to reveal the specificity of ensemble dynamics but also to develop performance strategies for overcoming technical and interpretative challenges. Main objective of the study is to identify the psychological mechanisms of emotional interaction between pianist and saxophonist in the process of interpreting Boutry’s Divertimento, as well as to analyze performance strategies that contribute to achieving emotional coherence in duet performance. Methods. The methodological framework of the research is based on an interdisciplinary approach that combines the principles of musicology, performance pedagogy, and the psychology of interpersonal interaction. The concept of emotional interaction draws on contemporary theories of interpersonal emotion regulation, co-regulation of emotions, and the ideas of intersubjective ensemble thinking. To analyze technical difficulties, the method of interpretative analysis is employed. To identify mechanisms of emotional interaction, a method of interactional–emotional analysis has been developed, aimed at distinguishing, describing, and interpreting the processes of emotional exchange between musicians in chamber ensembles. Scientific novelty. For the first time, Boutry’s Divertimento is examined through the lens of emotional intelligence within ensemble practice. From the soloist’s perspective, key «problematic passages» are identified and mechanisms for their practical resolution are proposed. From the pianist’s perspective, a model of accompaniment strategy is offered, taking into account the rhythmic instability, expressive articulation, and dynamic variability of the saxophone part. The complex concept of «emotional interaction» is introduced and defined. Conclusions. The study identifies the key mechanisms of emotional interaction and argues that emotional interplay in an ensemble is not only an artistic–psychological, but also a technical category that determines the quality of interpretative performance.