THE INTERPLAY OF SYMMETRY AND THE TINTINNABULI TECHNIQUE IN ARVO PÄRT‘S FRATRES IN CORRELATION WITH THE PERFORMING ASPECT OF THE PIECE Cover Image

УЗАЈАМНО ДЕЛОВАЊЕ СИМЕТРИЈЕ И ТИНТИНАБУЛИ ТЕХНИКЕ У КОМПОЗИЦИЈИ FRATRES АРВА ПЕРТА У КОРЕЛАЦИЈИ СА ИЗВОЂАЧКИМ АСПЕКТОМ ДЕЛА
THE INTERPLAY OF SYMMETRY AND THE TINTINNABULI TECHNIQUE IN ARVO PÄRT‘S FRATRES IN CORRELATION WITH THE PERFORMING ASPECT OF THE PIECE

Author(s): Kata Stojanović
Subject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Music
Published by: Izdavačko preduzeće CLIO
Keywords: Arvo Pärt; tintinabuli; symmetry; musical analysis; interpretation analysis; Fratres

Summary/Abstract: The paper deals with the compositional and performing approach to the analysis of Fratres by the Estonian composer Arvo Pärt. The author’s creative credo grew out of a specific artistic and life ideology that he consistently implemented in his works, through the unique musical language tintinabuli. It is combined with the principle of static and dynamic symmetries, whereby mutual action is established between them. Both analyzes were considered according to the methodology of the American musicologist John Rink. The choice of technique applied in each variation is related to the nature of tintinabuli, which is related to the evocation of the sound of bells. Each variation presents the performer with technical problems that the musician faces, and in order to achieve the highest quality and most reliable interpretation, it is necessary to be aware of them analytically and solve them creatively. The mutual relationship between theoretical and interpretive analysis considered in the paper is coherent and corresponding. The basic principles and conclusions of both analytical approaches support the claim that creative and performing aspects are inextricably linked and dependent on each other. In order to interpret the interpretation in a stylistically and conceptually adequate way, it is necessary to put the analytical conclusions into the performance function. Nevertheless, it is necessary to show creativity and, if the need arises, to contrast theoretical conclusions with executive analysis, in order to obtain a complete and adequate result. In this way, the interpretation stands out qualitatively in relation to the traditional conception, at the same time giving it an individual stamp.

  • Issue Year: 29/2023
  • Issue No: 52
  • Page Range: 42-55
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Serbian
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