Opera “Aleko” by S. V. Rachmaninoff: The local history aspect
Kaz'mina Elena Olegovna
Tambov State Pedagogical Institute of Music named after S. V. Rachmaninoff
Submitted: 03.05.2023
Abstract. The work provides insight into the history of the productions of the first opera by the outstanding Russian composer S. V. Rachmaninoff in the local history aspect. The aim of the study is to reveal the features of the productions of the opera made in the Tambov region. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that it provides a chronology reflecting the peculiarities of the performance of the opera “Aleko” (in the format of performances and individual concert numbers) in the Tambov region. As a result of the study, the historical context of the main productions of “Aleko” (premiere performances at the Bolshoi Theater, productions in Kiev, St. Petersburg, Tbilisi), as well as the features of opera and concert performances presented to the Tambov audience (1915-2017) were characterized.
Key words and phrases: С. В. Рахманинов, опера «Алеко», краеведческий аспект, тамбовские постановки, Рахманиновский фестиваль, S. V. Rachmaninoff, opera “Aleko”, local history aspect, Tambov productions, Rachmaninoff Festival
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