The specificity of interpreting the image of Vassili from the opera “Siberia” by Umberto Giordano

Tszitao Lyan

doi:10.34064/khnum2-14.11

Abstract

The specificity of interpreting the image of Vassili from the opera “Siberia” by Umberto Giordano

Highlights

The purpose of the research is to present a comparative analysis of the interpretation of the image of Vassili from the opera “Siberia” by U
We have presented the comparative analysis of the Vassili’s image scenic embodiment in two Italian settings in Milan performed by Amedeo Zambon (1974) and Viacheslav Lesik (2014)
Zambon) and his greater experience, equableness of mind, courage, in general, more vital reality of the personage

Summary

Introduction

Giordano is one of the most interesting in his creative work. The purpose of the research is to present a comparative analysis of the interpretation of the image of Vassili from the opera “Siberia” by U. The analysis of the performance the opera material by U. Giordano significantly reduced the libretto, changed the final and strengthened the volitional features of the character of Vassili. He longed for a “powerful explosion” from his hero in Act 3 (when he fallen in jealousy of Stephana), and, in general – drama, passion and emotionality. We have presented the comparative analysis of the Vassili’s image scenic embodiment in two Italian settings in Milan performed by Amedeo Zambon (1974) and Viacheslav Lesik (2014). The “theme of death” (Act 2) perceives in a special way, when the voice of the singer sounds here almost without a dynamic expression and in a rigidly rhythmic way, with an emphasis on each of notes

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