Stylistic features of ballet performances of the second half of the twentieth century on the examples of Valery Kovtun's art

Abstract

Purpose of Article. The object of the research aims to identify the stylistic features of performances in the history of ballet art of Ukraine in the second half of the twentieth century in examples of the works of Valery Kovtun. Methodology of research is to apply analytical, art, chronological methods that you can explore the features ballet master Valery Kovtun activities and organize a coherent picture reproduction choreographic culture of the second half of the twentieth century. Scientific novelty based on the generalization and systematization of the whole picture of the reproduction choreographic culture in the second half of the twentieth century; analysis of the literature of choreographic culture in cultural, art aspect; clarify obscure facts about the work of Valery Kovtun; identifying features activities Valery Kovtun ballet master in Opera and Ballet of Ukraine. Conclusion. The prosperity of Ukrainian ballet performance is associated with a harmonious combination of the traditions of the classical ballet school and the national scenic choreography. Actors' play of prominent artists of the Soviet ballet influenced the formation and establishment of the new performing style of the Ukrainian ballet. The mentioned aspect was a development period of Ukrainian music. Composers represented the issues of those days in their music. It was a time of secession from the artificial isolation of the Soviet art. The performing style of Valery Kovtun was affected by academic purity, sublimity and romantic mood. The basis of Valery Kovtun’s choreographic works is classical dance. His staging was marked with large-scale, bright imagery, and polyphony of the choreographic thinking. Successive continuation of the best traditions of prominent choreographers and performers is a basis for today's success of the Ukrainian ballet theatre. The new generation of the Ukrainian artists and choreographers enrich as well as renew the achievements of the outstanding artists.