To the problem of interpreting the genre of choral miniatures in the creation of Lesya Dichko (on the example of choral miniatures on poetic texts „Winter”, „Na chovni”, „Spring”)

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to identify the features of the genre ofUkrainian choral miniature and to identify the basic principles of theirimplementation in the choral works by Lesya Dychko. The purpose of thework determines the relevant tasks, which are in identifying the genrestyle landmarks of the musical language of L. Dichko, available in selectedchoral miniatures for poetic texts and, based on their analysis, outline anumber of immanent features inherent in the creativity of the composer.The methods of the research is formed by the using of empiricalapproaches of scientific investigation, namely observations, analyzes and generalizations, which allow the practical implementation of this studyingthemetic destination. The textological and semantic analytical approachesof the poetic text are also used in the work. The scientific novelty of thearticle is determined by the factor of primacy of the complex analysis ofselected choral miniatures from the standpoint of revealing immanentgenre-stylistic traits of L. Dychko’s creativity. Conclusions. The analysisof choral miniatures „Winter”, „Na chovni”, „Spring” on poetic textsallows to classify them as extremely bright, artistically expressiveexamples of modern interpretation of the genre with a relief display ofnationally characteristic stylistic features, which can be considered as anexample of the synthesis of neo-folklore neo-romantic orientation ofcreativity of L. Dychko. The choir miniature of Lesya Dychko is nowfirmly in the repertoire of numerous choirs of Ukraine. The composerforms a comprehensive outlook model of being in interaction with creativethinking. Her vision of the artistic text takes place at the same time in thedimension of literature, music and painting due to the constantinvolvement of elements of the visual arts vocabulary in her works,orientation to „painting”, and work with poetic images.