The Specifics of the Timbral Embodiment of the Figurative-Emotional Sphere of the Viola Sonata by Dmitry Shostakovich

The object of the study is Sonata for Viola and Piano Op. 147 by Dmitry Dmitrievich Shostakovich — a work that rightfully considered autobiographical farewell. subject was specificity timbral embodiment figurative-emotional sphere composition. In proposed reading, first part sonata an image world to which composer sends farewell glance, second sarcastic sketch bright collective images vices humanity, finale penetration beyond reality. author article in detail, referring specific musical examples given text, examines instrumental techniques used composer, made it possible embody mystical concept sonata. novelty research lies identification three main figurative lines composition: eternity, voice soul world, correspond different characteristics viola, received their definitions through use expressive techniques. Eternity dispassionate sound characterized some programming, inexorability: allusion "knock fate", monotonous figuration, long double notes lower range. detachment, dark, gloomy coloring sound: melodica, devoid "beautiful" intonations, sentimental singing, "Beethoven" trioli new refraction, acting as personification otherworldly. tearing sharp caricature-sarcastic colors: glissando with access flageolet, short caustic foreshocks, exaggeratedly staccato, ascending parallel quarts sixteenth, illustrating hysterical burst laughter. spaces coexist throughout composition, presenting time genre characteristic interprets unreal many ways. Shostakovich's defined starting point formation leading direction viola repertoire last third twentieth century, secured role guide kind Virgil.