Development of Piano Ensemble Genre in Cultural and Historical Discourse

The purpose of the article is to highlight piano ensemble genre in cultural and historical discourse process its formation development. research aimed trace gradual dynamics accordance with process; identify main modifications mastering evolution. methodology conceptual provisions theory; system-analytical, art comparative approaches as a methodological basis for study genres. scientific novelty results obtained lies that first time Ukrainian musicology an attempt has been made systematise development context substantive quantitative content instrumental composition. evolution unity mono-timbral multi-clavier traced. Conclusion. result clearly structured system performance, taking into account socio-cultural significance continuum existence. It noted XX century, duet (ensemble one two pianos four hands) became leading performance. these duets (with denial clear leader) dominate professional scene twentieth century. There tendency authors equalise parts figurative, technical, thematic terms. specific features different types ensembles are noted, specificity their load revealed.
 Key words: ensemble, duet, two- multi-piano ensemble.