Ulterior spiritual motives and symbols in G. V. Sviridov’s “Oratorio Pathétique”

The aim of the research is to identify the peculiarities of image structure in G. V. Sviridov’s “Oratorio Pathétique” taking into account the Christian ideas and symbols. The paper presents some images of “Oratorio Pathétique”; shows the ways of realizing the elements of Orthodox art in music; depicts the expression of hidden biblical images and symbols in the text of V. V. Mayakovsky. The scientific novelty lies in the study of “Oratorio Pathétique” in the aspect of the spiritual themes manifestation which expands and deepens the perception of the genre peculiarities of this monumental work of the XX century. This new approach consists in the comparison of the Oratorio text with biblical notions and meanings. The results of the research allow us to make the following conclusions: “Oratorio Pathétique” is the versatile work which comprises the themes of revolution triumph and sympathy with the «White Guard», the idea of creating “Eden city-garden” on the earth and love to devastated long-suffering homeland, the principles of socialist realism and Christian symbolism.