August Bournonville and Music: The Musical Experience and Impressions of a Danish Choreographer
Abstract
The purpose of the study of materials containing information on a musical side of the creative biography of the outstanding Danish choreographer August Bournonville (1805–1879) is to present a possibly complete picture of his musical life: musical experiences, impressions, events, interests, ideas that have become important factors of professional development and creative realizations that had a fruitful impact on the joint work of the choreographer with composers. This article is devoted to the study of the personal musical experience of the choreographer: performing and listening. The first was acquired by him in the practice of violin and vocal performance, the second was formed throughout his life, influencing the process of personal and professional improvement of the choreographer. In the field of creative interests of Bournonville, a special place was occupied by aspects of musical theater, the vocal art of the masters of the opera stage, and composer creativity.
The thoughts and impressions of the Danish master, a competent and deep artist, a professional art connoisseur, are of great interest to specialists in the field of composer creativity, the history of musical theater, and vocal performance.
About the Author
G. A. Bezuglaia
Vaganova Ballet Academy
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dr. Habil. (Art Criticism), Ass. Prof.
2, Zodchego Rossi St., St.-Petersburg, 191023
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Bezuglaia G.A. August Bournonville and Music: The Musical Experience and Impressions of a Danish Choreographer. Bulletin of Vaganova Ballet Academy. 2023;(2):43-54. (In Russ.)
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