Viola Sonata by Dmitri Shostakovich in the Art Space of Performance Interpretation

The paper discusses the Sonata for Viola and Piano op. 147 (1975) by Dmitri Shostakovich in order to generalize aspects of its instrumental chamber stylistics. performance version Fyodor Druzhynin (viola) Mikhail Muntyan (piano), who were first performers this musical piece, was analyzed. Their interpretation may be considered golden standard, as precise possible author’s idea. dedicated his opus F. Druzhinin, often participated premieres composer’s works familiar with performing style music. factors that form stage image Shostakovich’s include conceptual intention demonstrate conflict, scale concept, conceptuality interpreting components during implementation idea symphonizing genre. importance history genre 20th-century music can hardly overestimated. composer expanded imagery emotional sphere viola used sound range extreme: all registers instrument involved. part is rich original effects: cantilena on flageolets, a large number double notes, complex polyphonic fabric counterpoints (especially Cadences), it requires considerable effort from performer. analyzed work quite complete terms specified characteristics author’sidea. It benchmark 20th century.