Genesis and genre attributes of the chamber opera

Генезис и жанровые атрибуты камерной оперы.

Keywords: opera, genre, chamber opera, chamberization, dramatic content, “new drama”.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to study the genesis of the chamber opera on the way of the formation of its typological features and the genesis of various genre modifications. Scientific novelty due to the identification and justification of typological features, characteristic features of the genre sphere of chamber opera. Methodology. The article uses an updated analytical approach to the study of European chamber operas, on the basis of which it becomes possible to determine the genre attributes and characteristics of the composer's stylistic complex. Сonclusions. Starting from the end of the 19th century, the chamber opera acquires independence, being separated from other varieties of the operatic genre, becoming an equal unit, maintaining and strengthening this status right up to the present day. The most illustrative features of the operatic genre of operatic are its psychological orientation with the desire to convey the complex and controversial inner world of the heroes of operatic work. Often, composers create the concept of a reflective person and a sense of opposition to the outside world.
Keywords: opera, genre, chamber opera, chamberization, dramatic content, “new drama”.

Author Biography

Anatoly Nosulya, Odessa National A. V. Nezhdanova Academy of Music.

Nosulya Anatoly Valentynovich
Ph.D. in History of Arts, Associate Professor of Department of Solo Singing of Odessa National A. V. Nezhdanova Academy of Music.

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Published
2017-12-20
How to Cite
Nosulya, A. (2017). Genesis and genre attributes of the chamber opera. Music Art and Culturе, (25), 42-53. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.31723/2524-0447-2017-25-42-53
Section
HISTORY AND THEORY OF MUSIC ART AND CULTURE