TOWARDS THE QUESTION OF INTERPRETING D. SHOSTAKOVICH’S FIRST CELLO CONCERTO: PEDAGOGICAL, PERFORMATIVE, AND METHODOLOGICAL ASPECTS
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Anvar Raimdzhanov
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This article explores the interpretative features of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 107. The study analyzes the specifics of performance approaches to the piece, its dramaturgy, stylistic character, texture, and structure. Particular attention is given to the pedagogical and methodological aspects of mastering the concerto within the framework of professional cello training. The importance of this work in the modern cello repertoire is emphasized, highlighting its role in developing the technical and artistic skills of young musicians. The concerto is viewed as a key element in the evolution of cello performance practice and as a major contribution to the development of the cello concerto genre in the 20th century.
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Anvar Raimdzhanov
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