Open AccessThe musical sequence of the ballet "Lady of the Camellias"
Author(s) -
Olena Afonina
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
mistectvoznavčì zapiski
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2226-2180
DOI - 10.32461/2226-2180.38.2020.222082
Subject(s) - ballet , musical , drama , art , dance , originality , choreography , literature , visual arts , classical ballet , polyphony , aesthetics , psychology , creativity , social psychology
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.