The song through time: between preservation and contemporary interpretation Cover Image

Песента във времето: между съхранението и съвременната интерпретация
The song through time: between preservation and contemporary interpretation

Author(s): Denitsa Vasileva
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Customs / Folklore, Music
Published by: Академия за музикално, танцово и изобразително изкуство „Проф. Асен Диамандиев“ – Пловдив
Keywords: folk song; musical folklore; tradition; innovation; interpretation

Summary/Abstract: Bulgarian folk music is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for contemporary composers who seek a balance between tradition and innovation. Authorial songs based on folklore combine characteristic melodies, rhythms, and specific ornaments with modern musical approaches, arrangements, and genre fusions. Nowadays, the issue of preserving pure, authentic folklore is highly relevant and often sparks discussions. Should our folklore be altered and interpreted to make it more accessible to the new generation, or should it be preserved in its original, unaltered form?

  • Issue Year: 1/2025
  • Issue No: 13
  • Page Range: 635-638
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: Bulgarian
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