Библейски сюжети на оперната сцена
Biblical Stories in Opera
Author(s): Natalia AfeyanSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Music, Theology and Religion, Comparative Study of Literature, Biblical studies
Published by: Софийски университет »Св. Климент Охридски«
Keywords: opera; Bible; operatic libretto; biblical characters; music history
Summary/Abstract: When did Bible enter the realm of opera? Is there a specific biblical dramatism that inspires operatic authors and which stories and characters are welcome on stage? How does musical interpretation revamp Biblical characters when they appear in opera? This article is an attempt to answer some of these questions.
Journal: Colloquia Comparativa Litterarum
- Issue Year: 6/2020
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 36-43
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English, Bulgarian