The name of Aleksandr Porfirievich Borodin shines inhistory of Russian music. His opera "Prince Igor" (the summary of which is considered in the article) has received wide recognition. Until now, it is put on the opera stage. Her performances are perceived by the public with great success. Arias, Cavatines, etc. are often performed as separate numbers in concerts of classical music.
Alexander Borodin - great Russiancomposer of the 19th century, scientist-chemist. His name takes a worthy place in the history of musical culture. The well-known critic V. Stasov noted that different genres are equally dependent on the composer: opera, symphony, romance. An ingenious musician, a talented scholar also had a literary talent.
Opera "Prince Igor" Borodin - wonderfulthe creation of the composer. He himself noted that his opera in the direction closer to Ruslana and Lyudmila by Glinka, rather than to the "Stone Guest" of Dargomyzhsky. At the suggestion of V. Stasov, as a plot, he chose "The Lay of Igor's Host". In order to better feel the spirit of antiquity, Alexander Porfiryevich went to Putivl (near Kursk). There he carefully studied the ancient tales, chronicles, various studies about the Cumans, the music of their ancestors, epic songs and epics.
The libretto of the opera Prince Igor was written by the composer himselfin parallel with composing music. He tried to focus on the people's epic features, rather than on the political facts of the original source. As a result, he was able to bring Igor's image closer to the epic heroes.
The idea of creating an opera, surprisingly himselfcomposer, supported by all the members of the "Mighty Handful". Including MP Mussorgsky (realist and ultra-innovator) and NA Rimsky-Korsakov (an adherent of musical traditions).
Opera "Prince Igor" Borodin was created onfor eighteen years. She was interrupted by the sudden death of Alexander Porfirievich. Finished the work of Glazunov and Rimsky-Korsakov. Based on the composer's available materials, they wrote the score, processed a series of episodes and unfinished scenes. The premiere of the opera took place in St. Petersburg in 1890.
Opera «Prince Igor». Prolog summary
Of the Russian princes, only Igor remained. From his hometown of Putivl, he collects warriors to march against the Polovtsians and protect the Russian land, the home of his native land, from the enemy troops. The people solemnly glorify Prince Igor, call his son Vladimir, accompany him with kind words, and wish them a speedy victory. Igor and his fighting squad go on a campaign. And then suddenly it grew dark, darkness enveloped the earth, a solar eclipse began. Boyars and all the people believe that this is a bad sign and persuade Prince Igor to back off from the undertaking. His wife Yaroslavna also begs her husband to stay. But in vain. He cares about his wife Vladimir Galitsky, Yaroslavna's brother. Skula and Eroshka (two warriors) desert and go to the service to Galitsky.
Opera «Prince Igor». Summary of the 1st and 2nd paintings. I action
Prince Vladimir Galitsky feasts with hisroaming retinue behind the brigand's tables. Here, too, are the traitors of Skula and Eroshka, who in every way praise Halytsky. Vladimir was seized with a thirst for power. He wants to send Yaroslavna to the monastery, get rid of Igor forever and take his place. She sings "Only to me to wait for honor".
Alarmed girls appear in the courtyard. They beg Vladimir Galytsky to release their friend from the theater, where her vigilantes took her. But he throws them out under the drunken laughter of the crowd. Skula and Eroshka plot a mutiny against Igor.
The second picture is transferred to the room in the roomYaroslavna. It is very difficult and troubling in the soul of the princess. And day and night she is troubled by bad apprehensions and terrible dreams. She has not received news from Igor for a long time. It is surrounded by a lot of strife and confusion. Even the brother is hostile. Arioso Yaroslavna conveys her feelings.
Suddenly the girls entered with the words "We are for youPrincess "distract her from sad thoughts. They are looking for protection from Yaroslavna. But the princess is powerless. She calls for Galitsky's answer, but he dares and threatens with reprisals. In the final of the first action boyars with bad news come.
At this time Vladimir Galitsky arranges a mutiny. The Polovtsi are approaching Putiv.
Opera «Prince Igor». Summary II d
Polovtsian girls try songs and dancesdistract and cheer the daughter of Khan Konchak. But she thinks only of the captive Vladimir. Cavatina Konchakovna conveys all her feelings. With excitement the girl is waiting for a date with the young man. Appears passionately in love with her Vladimir. They dream of a wedding. But Prince Igor does not want to hear about it either. Konchak agrees to give his daughter to marry a Russian prince. I can not sleep with Igor. He is seriously experiencing his defeat and can not reconcile himself to the thoughts of the captured homeland. Sings "No sleep, no rest to the exhausted soul". This, by the way, is the best and famous aria from the opera "Prince Igor". The offer of Ovlur about escape he rejects.
The Polovtsian khan takes Igor as himselfan expensive guest and offers him freedom for the promise not to raise the sword. But he does not accept Konchak's proposal. He firmly and resolutely declares his intentions to go to war with the freedom he has received. Courage, honesty and pride surprise and delight the khan. He arranges songs and dances.
Cumans gather from all sides and wait for the arrivalkhan Gzaka. He appears with his warriors, Russian prisoners and prey. Konchak meets him. Prince Igor, Vladimir and other captives in the side observe what is happening.
The Polovtsian march glorifies the khans. Proudly sings his song Konchak. Russian prisoners report that their city was captured, robbed, villages burnt, children and wives in captivity. Vladimir and other prisoners persuade Prince Igor to flee with Ovlur and save Rus. Konchakovna begs Vladimir to stay. Khan leaves him alive and ready to take in his son-in-law.
IV e. Returns us to Putivl. Yaroslavna thinks she lost Igor forever and mourns him in the morning. Her aria is "Ah! I'm crying. " She turns to the sun, the wind and the Dnieper and asks her to return her beloved. The sad song of the villagers echoed the crying of the princess.
And suddenly Igor and Ovlur appear. Fortunately, there is no limit to Yaroslavna. At this time, Skula and Eroshka ridicule the prince who was captured, unaware of his return. A sudden meeting with Igor leads them astonished. They beat the bell and announce the arrival of the prince, in order to distract everyone's attention and avoid deserved punishment.
The people happily meet Igor and other princes.
Thus, the opera "Prince Igor" - "a remarkable work by Alexander Borodin, which was completed by Glazunov and Rimsky-Korsakov. The idea of its creation was supported by all the members of the "Mighty Handful". The composer himself wrote the libretto of the opera Prince Igor. The work consists of four actions. In the prologue, the first and fourth actions of the event take place in the Russian city - Putivle. The second and third carry us to the possessions of the Polovtsians, to Khan Konchak, his daughter and other characters of the hostile side. The premiere took place in St. Petersburg (on the stage of the Mariinsky Theater) in 1890, the opera was warmly received by the public.
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