COMPOSITIONAL PRINCIPLES OF THE OPERA "LORD OF THE FLIES" BY E. PODGAITS

Abstract

Efrem Podgaits is currently one of the most sought-after composers; his work is acclaimed not only in our country, but also abroad; he collaborates with the leading musicians of our time. His musical heritage is represented by a wide variety of genres. These include works for musical theatre, works for symphony and chamber orchestras, instrumental and ensemble music, vocal and choral opuses, music for radio, film and television. The genre of opera occupies a significant place in this list. The article is devoted to a very original opus by E. Podgaits — rock classic opera "Lord of the Flies", created in 1995 (libretto by L. Yakovlev). It is based on the eponymous masterpiece of classical British literature of the XXth century, a dystopian novel by Nobel Prize winner W. Golding. The premiere of the opera took place in 2007 at the Children's Musical Theater named after N. I. Sats (directed by V. Merkulov). The purpose and objectives of the article are to determine the genre and style specificity of the composition; to reveal the principles of the musical dramaturgy of the opera; to reveal the features of the musical characteristics of the characters, as well as the composer's individual approach to the chosen opera model. To achieve the set goals and objectives, an integrated method combining historical and musical-theoretical approaches was used.