THE WAR TOPOS IN IVAN NEBESNYI’S WORKS (ON THE EXAMPLE OF “MESSAGE FROM UKRAINE” AND “…WHILE RECALLING…”)
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Ivan Nebesny’s work, the theme of war, symphonic work, choral workAbstract
The works of the Ukrainian composer Ivan Nebesnyi (born in 1971) are well known not only in Ukraine, but also abroad. His works are performed by both domestic and foreign musicians. The composer’s works feature the theme of war. In the symphonic work “Message from Ukraine” (2010, 2014) and the choral cycle “…While Recalling…” (2023), the author illustrated not only his personal reflection but also generalized the traumatic experience of many Ukrainians’ generations. In the choir cycle the author conveyed subtly the state of praying, the secret communication with God, personal and collective asking for help. In “Message from Ukraine” the Ukrainians’ existential worldview during the war is depicted with musical means. Both works were performed at Ukrainian and foreign concert venues.
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