The Piano Sonatas of Galina Ustvolska and its Didactics Using Cover Image

Klavírne sonáty Galiny Ustvolskej a ich idaktické využitie
The Piano Sonatas of Galina Ustvolska and its Didactics Using

Author(s): Martin Jurčo
Subject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Music
Published by: VERBUM - vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku
Keywords: Piano Sonata; Interpretation; Piano; Galina Usvolskaja

Summary/Abstract: Galina Ustvolská is one of the important representatives of Russian music of the 20th century. As a student of D. Shostakovich, she does not continue in his tradition, but makes her own way of compositional art. Her work is less known to the public; nevertheless, it is unique and specific in all areas of music language. Her work is modern and unique and does not undergo to any established procedures. Process of her artistic development that lasted more than forty years has been associated with composing for piano from the very beginning to the end. Only one piece of her work does not include this instrument. Consequently, we can through the songs written for the piano, follow the full development of her compositional style.

  • Issue Year: XVII/2018
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 118-122
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Slovak