Tarantos by Leo Brouwer as an Example of Aleatoric Composition in Guitar Music

Abstract

The 20th century marked a period of profound transformations in European classical music, leading to the emergence of various musical movements. Aleatoric music, characterized by the incorporation of chance elements into the composition or performance, stands out as one of the most significant of these movements. Leo Brouwer is a prominent representative of aleatoric music in the guitar repertoire. This article explores the concept of aleatoric music through examination and analysis of Brouwer’s Tarantos within the context of classical guitar. The research methodology employed is a case study, a qualitative research method. The data collection method involves document analysis. The concept of aleatoric music and Leo Brouwer’s life are elucidated, followed by a descriptive analysis of the notation and unique aspects of Tarantos. Tarantos was chosen due to its suitability as an example of aleatoric music for the guitar. The research concludes by examining the formal structure of Tarantos, its notation, and the ways in which it aligns with the characteristics of aleatoric forms. The findings of this article are expected to guide both performers and listeners in understanding the notation and performance possibilities of Tarantos as an example of aleatoric music for the guitar.

Keywords

• Aleatoric Music
• Tarantos
• Classical Guitar
• Leo Brouwer

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