DOI: 10.36871 / hon.202003017

Authors

V. V. Kalitzky
Russian State Specialized Academy of Arts, Moscow, Russian Federation

Abstract

The relevance of the research lies in the long overdue need to re-evaluate the role of the pianistconcertmaster in the performing and pedagogical processes, as well as to review the level of financial support for these musicians. The main reasons for the unfavorable situation in their social status are the lack of activity of piano-concertmasters themselves; the lack of an appropriate consolidated position among musicians working with concertmasters (performers on various instruments, singers, choreographers, conductors, directors, teachers of relevant disciplines in educational institutions, etc.), managers of creative and educational organizations, researchers of performing arts; insufficiently developed system of training pianists-concertmasters in professional activities. As a result, we note the absence of appropriate legislative decisions on financing these musicians' work. The article attempts to systematize the data of relevant state and non-state resources, that analyze the level of material remuneration for the work of pianistsconcertmasters. The income of these musicians, which does not correspond to the level of their education, as well as intellectual, emotional and physical expenses, are clearly shown. As a possible way to correct this situation, the author suggests a concept that includes a number of provisions that allow increasing the prestige of the concertmaster profession by its universal recognition. The mechanism of such a system includes a clearly defined goal and criteria for achieving it, tasks, implementation methods and expected results.

Keywords

pianist-concertmaster, social status, musical performance and pedagogy