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Индивидуалният подход към артикулацията в клавирната музика на Иван Спасов
Individual approach to the articulation in piano works of Ivan Spassov

Author(s): Dimitar Nakov
Subject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Music
Published by: Академия за музикално, танцово и изобразително изкуство „Проф. Асен Диамандиев“ – Пловдив
Keywords: Ivan Spassov; articulation; key attack; texture

Summary/Abstract: Articulation is one of the essential elements of music with paramount importance in the piano works by Ivan Spassov. Articulation signs are particularly precisely written by the composer and this requires thorough research and comprehension by the performer. The article discusses some of the traditional articulation techniques pursuant to the specifics of Spassov’s piano texture, as well some articulation decisions distinctive for his style.

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