From technique to expression: an interpretative journey through Ravel's Tzigane

Carmen Guerra

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From technique to expression: an interpretative journey through Ravel's Tzigane (2025)

Carmen Guerra

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This research explores the interpretative journey of Maurice Ravel’s Tzigane, a highly virtuosic work for solo violin and piano composed in the early 20th century. Despite Ravel’s French origins, Tzigane is deeply influenced by Hungarian and Romani musical traditions, blending technical brilliance with expressive freedom. The study focuses on the process of developing a personal interpretation of the piece, balancing its technical demands with an authentic stylistic approach. Through a detailed analysis of violin technique, phrasing, and historical context, this project investigates how Tzigane challenges and expands the performer’s artistic identity. The research is structured as a self-discovery journey, documented through personal practice journals, audio recordings of individual study sessions, and lessons with professor Arisa Fujita. These materials provide insight into the evolution of technical mastery, expressive decision-making, and stylistic authenticity. Central themes include the negotiation between strict technical control and the spontaneous character inherent in Romani-influenced music, the adaptation of traditional violin techniques to Ravel’s idiomatic writing, and the role of personal artistic expression in interpreting canonical repertoire. By engaging with Tzigane both as a technical challenge and a medium for self-expression, this study aims to contribute to the broader discourse on interpretation in violin performance. The findings of this research culminate in the preparation for a final master’s recital, showcasing the progression of interpretative choices and their realization in performance. This project ultimately seeks to bridge the gap between technique and artistic identity, highlighting the transformative power of interpretative exploration

type	research exposition
keywords	violin technique, Ravel, Eastern music, Maurice Ravel
date	18/11/2024
published	14/07/2025
last modified	14/07/2025
status	limited publication
copyright	Carmen Guerra
license	CC BY-NC-ND
url	https://www.researchcatalogue.net/view/3197267/3197268
published in	KC Research Portal
portal issue	3. Internal publication

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