The Accordionist Profile in the Work Asas by Christopher Bochmann

Abstract

The Accordion, portable aerophone invented and patented in 1829 by Cyrill Damian in Austria, emerges in the 21st century as one of the most versatile instruments in the history of music [1]. Several factors contribute to this connection: portability, multi-timbral sound, ability to play melody and accompaniment, possibility of performing counterpoint, independence of hands, among other characteristics. In this context, the second half of the 20th century was crucial for an unprecedented development both in organological, interpretative and compositional terms. The Accordion versatility extends today from popular and traditional music to contemporary music, passing through Jazz. In the field of transcribing works, the accordion's features allow you to approach works from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic periods, among others, either solo or in chamber music. Asas, a work for Accordion, Soprano Voice, Saxophone, Viola and Cello composed by Christopher Bochmann is a good example of the integration of the Accordion in the panorama of contemporary music and in the performative relationship with other instruments.