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An Analysis Of The Image Creation And Singing Of "Vixen" In Janacek's Opera "The Cunning Little Vixen"

Posted on:2021-01-12Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:J L ZhangFull Text:PDF
GTID:2415330620468937Subject:School of music and dance
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Leos Janacek(1854-1928),as the most representative figure of Czech music in the 20 th century,is also known as the "Three Czechs" with Smetana and Dvorak.Janacek wrote a lot of music throughout his life,and also has his own research and insights on music theory.His works are rich in themes,including opera,chamber music,piano music,chorus,etc.Among them,opera is most famous.He is also a staunch guardian of national music,and he regards Czech music as his main creative source.Janacek went to folklore with folklore Bartos as early as 1888 to collect music.It can be said that Janacek was of great significance to Czech music in the 20 th century." The Cunning Little Vixen " is the only opera in Janacek with an animal as the main character.This article is divided into four parts.It is mainly based on the "Fox Bystrou?ka " of the opera " The Cunning Little Vixen ".The characterization and analysis of the main passages are the starting points.The first chapter starts with the general situation of the opera of " The Cunning Little Vixen ",and introduces the composer Janacek 's life experience,the creation of the opera,and an overview of the opera script.The second chapter analyzes in detail the female Fox's drama image and music image.The third chapter discusses the singing analysis and performance analysis of the main verses of Bystrou?ka in the opera.Based on the analysis in the previous two chapters,the fourth chapter further refines and summarizes the spiritual connotation of the opera " The Cunning Little Vixen ".Yanacek used the character's dominant motive,spoken melody,and special rhythm throughout the play to establish Bystrou?ka's musical image.There is no "partial style" in the sings of the whole play,and the animal performance language in the singing is one of the highlights of the whole show.Through this opera,Yanachek demonstrated his high understanding of the true meaning of life,man and nature,and human nature.
Keywords/Search Tags:Janacek, The Cunning Little Vixen, Character image creation, Opera singing analysis
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