Vladimir Primak`s oratorio “The History of the Master”

Abstract

This article considers the work of the modern Norilsk composer V.I. Primak “The History of the Master”, dedicated to the work of an outstanding Siberian master, a native of Krasnoyarsk V.I. Surikov. The author's focus is the disclosure of the ideological and figurative content of the oratorio, the features of its composition and drama, the music of which embodied the composer's modern vision and understanding of the work of the brilliant artist, as well as the tragic events of Russian history through the prism of his famous paintings. The author of the work also dwells on the literary basis of the work, its extensive leitmotif system, solo and choral numbers, emphasizing the idea of V.I. Primak's desire to identify the spiritual beginning of the personality of V.I. Surikov, his deep connection, involvement with the Russian people.