The last bow to Russian musical culture in the Creative heritage of B. Britten (about the third cello suite)
Abstract
The author of the article turns to a relatively little-known chamber-instrumental work by B.Britten, dating back to the late period of his creativity. Rarely performed and largely underestimated by the public, the Third Cello Suite has not been spoiled by the attention of Russian and foreign musicologists. Meanwhile, the composition in question is unique not only in the creative heritage of the classic English music of the twentieth century, but also in world musical culture. Its uniqueness lies in the equal dialogue and organic fusion of elements of European and Russian music, as well as in the deeply personal embodiment of the theme of Farewell to Life. The work is permeated with numerous references, auto quotations, allusions, encrypted messages, a careful study of which helps to get closer to understanding the hidden author’s program. In addition, the Third Cello Suite can be seen as an important link in the development of along English tradition, dating back to the 18th century and clearly manifested in the Victorian era. We are talking about the special interest of the inhabitants of Foggy Albion in the Orthodox kontakion “With the Saints give rest” which over time became part of British funeral ceremonies and was even included in the English Hymnal.
About the Author
A. V. Potaptsev
Independent Researcher
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anatoly V.Potaptsev, Independent Researcher
Svirsk
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Potaptsev A.V. The last bow to Russian musical culture in the Creative heritage of B. Britten (about the third cello suite). ARTE. 2024;(2):26-49. (In Russ.)
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