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Reimagining the "Third Voice": A Study of Optimal Performance Styles for Viola Solos in Shostakovich's Prelude (from the Concerto in G Major, arr. by Akutagawa) Nasution, Nabila; Wijaksana, Bambang; Awerman, Awerman; Hendri, Yon
Scoring: Journal of Film Music Vol 3, No 2 (2025): Scoring
Publisher : Institut Seni Indonesia Padangpanjang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26887/scoring.v3i2.5550

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This study investigates the spectrum of performance styles considered“optimal” for the viola solo in the Prelude from Dmitri Shostakovich’sConcerto in G Major (as arranged for viola and piano by YasushiAkutagawa). While often overshadowed by the orchestral context of theoriginal concerto for cello, this transcription presents a uniquemicrocosm of Shostakovich’s musical language, characterized by incisivesatire, lyrical despair, and structural ambiguities that require profoundinterpretive decisions by the viola player. Moving beyond prescriptivenotions of a single “best” style, this study employs a hybrid methodologyof performance analysis and practice-based inquiry. Through aComparative analysis of ten commercially available recordings byrenowned viola players (e.g., Bashmet, Imai, Várady), we identify threedominant interpretive paradigms: the “Symphonic-Narrative,”“Chamber-Intimate,” and “Modernist-Deconstructive” approaches.Subsequently, a practice-based component, involving deliberate stylisticExperimentation by the principal researcher-performer examines thetechnical and expressive implications of each paradigm. The findingssuggest that “optimal” style depends on successfully aligning theperformer’s technical execution (e.g., bow distribution, vibrato width,intonation precision in ambiguous harmonies) with a coherent, context-based hermeneutic. This study argues that pedagogical discourse on thiswork should shift from seeking definitive interpretations towarddeveloping the performer’s “hermeneutical flexibility”—the ability toconsciously navigate and justify stylistic choices within Shostakovich’scomplex aesthetic framework. This research contributes to violaperformance pedagogy and music cognitive science by modeling ananalytical and reflective framework for interpreting the 20th-centuryrepertoire.
Breaking the Path to Contextual Music Education: A Pedagogical Biography of Dirwan Wakidi and His Contribution to the Development of the Discipline in West Sumatra rahma, azzahra ashila; Hendri, Yon; Awerman, Awerman; Yusnelli, Yusnelli; Wijaksana, Bambang
Scoring: Journal of Film Music Vol 3, No 2 (2025): Scoring
Publisher : Institut Seni Indonesia Padangpanjang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26887/scoring.v3i2.6147

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Individual biographies in the context of arts education play a crucial role in uncovering pedagogical practices, teaching philosophies, and contributions to the development of the discipline. This journal article presents an in-depth biographical study of Dirwan Wakidi, an influential music teacher in Indonesia, focusing on his unique contributions to music pedagogy and curriculum development. This study employs qualitative methods through an oral history approach, in-depth interviews with students, colleagues, and family, analysis of personal archives (teaching notes, musical compositions, learning programs), and participant observation within his teaching environment. The research findings reveal three key contributions of Dirwan Wakidi: (1) The development of a “Music for All” pedagogical model that integrates local wisdom values with contemporary music techniques, thereby enhancing the relevance and accessibility of music education; (2) His role as a catalyst in building a collaborative music education ecosystem at the regional level, which has impacted on enhancing the capacity of other music teachers; and (3) The formulation of a context-based music curriculum framework that emphasizes creativity, self-expression, and cultural appreciation, in addition to mastery of techniques. This study concludes that Dirwan Wakidi's biography not only captures a personal narrative but also reflects the broader dynamics of the history of music arts education in Indonesia, offering a model for contextual and sustainable teaching practices. The implications of this research provide a theoretical foundation for the development of inclusive music arts pedagogy and policy recommendations for arts teacher training oriented toward local strengths. This research fills a gap in the literature by documenting and analyzing the practice of an arts education practitioner whose work is significant but has not been academically documented in leading journals.