The musical sequence of the ballet "Lady of the Camellias"

Authors

  • Olena Afonina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32461/2226-2180.38.2020.222082

Keywords:

musical row, musical drama, the emotional component, ballet, "Lady with the Camellias", contrast, plot-semantic conflict.

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to analyze the musical fabric of the ballet "Lady with Camellias" (Kyiv). The methodology is based on the use of general scientific methods and approaches to solve the set tasks: comparative analysis helped to reveal originality in the selection of music; musicological analysis showed the expediency of forming a musical line in accordance with ballet drama. The scientific novelty lies in the analysis of the music of the ballet "Lady of the Camellias". Conclusions. Ballet – drama is revealed by music organically embodied in choreography. The musical basis of the ballet is subordinated to the plot-semantic conflict drama. The selection of music for the ballet is varied. Although one can notice certain patterns in the metro-rhythmic and emotional organization. Display of the salon atmosphere of the 19th-century music by L. Beethoven, which serves as a kind of refrain. Stylistically similar musical fragments and even repetitions of selected works make it possible to trace the process of a gradual increase in dramatic action. The music of other composers (J. Brahms, I. Pachelbel, I. Stravinsky, G. Fore, E. Elgar) helps to reveal emotionally tense moments.

References

Apanasenko V. Pokuta kokhannyam URL: https://www.opera.com.ua/performance/dama-z-kameliya [in Ukrainian].

Tchaikovsky P. I. (1953). Musical-critical articles. Moscow: State Musical Publishing House. [in Russia].

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Published

2020-12-19

Issue

No. 38 (2020)

Section

Хореографія

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