FENOMÉN SNU V HUDEBNĚ-DRAMATURGICKÉ KONCEPCI OPER JULIETTE A VÝLETY PANA BROUČKA

• Authors: Miroslava Trávničková

Title variants

EN

Dream in musical and drama concept of the operas Excursions of Mr. Brouček and Juliette

• Languages of publication: CS

Abstracts

EN

The study focuses on the phenomenon of dream in two operas by Czech authors – Leoš Janáček (The Excursions of Mr. Brouček) and Bohuslav Martinů (Juliette). Both operas bring up specific aesthetic issues – dreaming in opera and opera in dream. The main part of the study is musical and drama analysis of respective operas and specific features and typology of dreams in meaning and drama structure of operas. It is specifically pointed out how dream represents musical concepts in both operas. Special attention is dedicated to interpretation of individual characters from the view of dream phenomenon. Both operas are characterized by different concept of dream phenomenon. Janáček was inspired by fantasy novella written by Svatopluk Čech and highlighted satirical elements even more. Brouček´ s dream is alcohol view of drunken Brouček. In this dream Brouček goes to the moon and to the 15th century to show its real nature. Thus, Janáček uses except for dream phenomenon also phenomenon of satire, irony and burlesque. Bohuslav Martinů used as a motif of the opera Juliette a surrealist play written by Georgese Neveuxe. The whole play is a dream. The dream is about young man who deals with the problem of his inner feelings. He desires for stability and the quest for his place in the world. By means of the character of Michel the composer points to surrealistic principle of search for meaning of life although dream is more important than reality.

Keywords

EN

DREAM; MUSICAL; OPERA; JANÁČEK LEOŠ; MARTINŮ BOHUSLAV; CZECH REPUBLIC

• Publisher: Institute of Theatre and Arts, Slovak Academy of Sciences
• Journal: Slovenské divadlo (Slovak Theatre)
• Year: 2012
• Volume: 60
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 191 – 204

Contributors

author

Miroslava Trávničková

• Ústav divadelnej a filmovej vedy SAV, Dúbravská cesta 9, 841 04 Bratislava, Slovak Republic