“BAŅUTA”, THE FIRST OPERA IN LATVIAN AND ITS LIBRETTO AS A HISTORICAL NARRATIVE IN THE CONTEXT OF STAGING HISTORY
“BAŅUTA”, THE FIRST OPERA IN LATVIAN AND ITS LIBRETTO AS A HISTORICAL NARRATIVE IN THE CONTEXT OF STAGING HISTORY
Author(s): Jānis KudiņšSubject(s): Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts, Cultural history, Music, Evaluation research, History of Art
Published by: Latvijas Kultūras akadēmija
Keywords: “Baņuta” as the first opera in Latvian; historical narrative; libretto; history of staging; cultural context;
Summary/Abstract: In theatre (including musical theatre genres), the text of the performance is an artefact which can express and echo a historical theme. Additionally, over the course of time, this artistic narrative can experience various changes due to the influence of external factors. This narrative can also consciously or unconsciously influence society’s view over a longer period.
Journal: Culture Crossroads
- Issue Year: 14/2019
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 110-126
- Page Count: 17
- Language: English