DOI: 10.36871/hon.202003012
Authors
A. A. Platonova
Saratov State Conservatory named after L. V. Sobinov, Saratov, Russian Federation
Abstract
The article discusses some of the creative principles of the largest Russian musician of the XXth century Alexander Borisovich Goldenweiser. These principles are relevant to the teaching and performing activities of the outstanding pianist, one of the founders of the Russian piano school. A subtle and intelligent performer, editor, composer, music critic and public figure, Alexander Borisovich formed a bright school of pianists, whose branches continue to develop successfully today in the activities of his followers and students. His versatile interests and broad erudition were manifested in the peculiarities of working with students, and his creative credo was reflected in the pedagogical principles: the responsibility of the performer, the culture of sound, hard work, subordination of the technical side to the artistic one, the same tasks for both adult students and novice musicians. Creative principles of A. B. Goldenweiser, studied in this article, are not complete or generalizing postulates, but they shed light on the ways and nature of the outstanding musician's work. They were formulated by the author on the basis of students' memories, statements and thoughts of Alexander Borisovich himself and may be of great interest to a wide range of readers fascinated by the history of Russian piano pedagogy.
Keywords
piano, piano principles, creative principles, pianist, A. B. Goldenweiser, musician
