SONATA-DIALOGUE FOR BASSOON AND PIANO BY V. ROTARU

Abstract

In the pages of this article, the author analyzes the stylistic peculiarities of the Sonata-dialogue for bassoon and piano by Vladimir Rotaru, highlighting the composer’s predilection for the genre of instrumental chamber music, mostly for piano and wind instruments. Th e Sonata-dialogue in question is characterized by a musical language deeply rooted in folklore (with specifi c rhythms of the Moldovan folk dances), by using the principles of improvisation in developing the material and original virtuosity of the solo part. As a performer (soloist) of the sonata, the author suggests some methodical recommendations to bassoon-soloists in order to achieve a successful interpretation of the creation.