METHODOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF THE RUSSIAN PIANO SCHOOL

Abstract

The article substantiates the relevance of a problem of studying methodological principles of the Russian piano school, defines the object, subject, purpose and objectives of the study, analyzes the genesis and authorship of individual performance settings, and traces the connection between different generations of outstanding pianist teachers. The difference between traditions and stamps in art is considered. The main principles of the Russian piano school are formulated, which include: a meaningful and extremely attentive attitude to the author’s text; sincerity and simplicity as an artistic super-task of the performer; intonational expressiveness as the basis of clear musical speech; education of independence, flexibility, critical thinking of the student; self-renewal through the conjugation of tradition and innovation. The pedagogical principles of the work of outstanding pianists on intonation and rhythm, syntax and artistic image are discussed. The concept of “dimension”, characteristic of Russian music and the Russian piano school, is revealed.