Musical performance: approaches from expert practice

Authors

  • Arantza Lorenzo de Reizábal Universidad Pública de Navarra

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37467/revhuman.v11.4345

Keywords:

Musical performance, Performer, Classical music, Performing arts, Expressiveness, Creativity, Audience

Abstract

This research aims to deepen the knowledge of the factors involved and the processes that take place in musical performance, based on the conceptions and expert knowledge of five renowned classical music performers.
The methodological approach applied is qualitative and uses the semi-structured in-depth interview as a data collection technique.
The results obtained suggest that expressiveness, sound, creativity, and charisma are necessary qualities in a performer of excellence. It is concluded that the performer is a constructor of meaningful discourses who always seeks to establish emotional bonds with the audience.

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Published

2022-12-27

How to Cite

Lorenzo de Reizábal, A. (2022). Musical performance: approaches from expert practice. HUMAN REVIEW. International Humanities Review / Revista Internacional De Humanidades, 15(6), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.37467/revhuman.v11.4345

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 6 (2022): Monograph: "Towards a new definition of artistic expression?"

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Research Articles (Special Issue)

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