THE EVOLUTION OF THE INTERPRETATION OF MOZART'S VIOLIN CONCERTOS IN THE XX AND XXI CENTURIES
Abstract
The article is devoted to the analysis of the evolution of the interpretation of W. A. Mozart's violin concertos in the 20th and 21st centuries. The main aesthetic and performance trends of different historical periods are considered, as well as changes in approaches to tempo, articulation, bowing, phrasing, and the use of vibrato. Particular attention is paid to the relationship between the Romantic tradition of performance and historically informed practice and contemporary experimental interpretations, as well as the interconnection between musicological textual studies and performance practice. The article explores the performance concepts of outstanding violinists of different generations and schools, representing various approaches to Mozart's legacy. It analyzes the interaction between traditional and innovative approaches in contemporary performance. The article highlights the issues of authenticity of performance and creative freedom of the interpreter in the context of historically conscious practice of the 21st century.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Musicology and Musical Analysis
Diverse Music Education Insights
Literature
Musicology
and Cultural Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 11 February 2026
- Language
- EN