Specificities and implications of the cadenza in Christopher Bochmann's Concerto for accordion and orchestra, “Wandering from Clime to Clime”

Abstract

The cadenza is a moment dedicated to the soloist, based on harmonic sections and virtuosic passages, often based on thematic themes expressed earlier in the work, in which the soloist has the opportunity to showcase technique and virtuosity. In the 21st century, we still have the privilege of finding cadenzas in major works, including contemporary music. An example of this is the cadenza that composer Christopher Bochmann wrote in his Concerto for Accordion and Orchestra, "Wandering from Clime to Clime." What specificities and implications can a cadenza present regarding the composer's initial ideas and the development of the work's interpretation?