Rashid Ahmedov Karacev: "Orpheus-Apollo" - 2 (IGOR STRAVINSKY)

"Orpheus - Apollo" (2002)

Chamber Symphony in two parts



Igor Stravinsky. "Orpheus" and "Apollo"

Written and choreographer - Rashid Akhmedov

Artist and teacher-tutor - Rashid Akhmedov

Premiere: April 27, 2002, Baku Academy of Music



process I

SADNESS SINGER

Ancient Delphi. Area before entering the temple: twisted ladder and wooden
choir, hidden by a curtain.

Prologue. Oracle is Orpheus, who suddenly loses his beloved - Eurydice and her
shadow lurking in the temple.

ORPHEUS

Two priestesses of the temple
of Apollo perform a
ritual dance crying. Nymphs appear personifying the four elements (Salamander,
Sylph, Naiad and Dryad), but their concerns are ineffectual: Oracle Orpheus
re-bow her head. One of the nine reminds him of his wife, and he, taking her
favorite shade, she rushes followed suit. Nymphs, full of compassion, lament
the strange behavior of their idol.

Out of the temple servant, and the singer again daydreams. All saddened to see
the actor in black mourning cloak; he is lost, wandering between the figures
girlfriends.

Meanwhile, the temple priestesses perform the new rite - the cult of
remembrance and woeful Orpheus is also involved in ritual actions, and then
suddenly disappears.

Nymphs and sprint servant who attempt to hide their excitement gripped: furious
Orpheus requires them to return Eurydice to the world. Death frightened
servants cathedral kneeling, praying to heaven for a miracle. Reassured Orpheus
also falls to the ground in prayer, and above it Nymphs and priestesses in the hope
they stretch out their hands up.



process II

CELEBRATION FEBA

Priestesses and acolytes announce the arrival of the sun god. After the
ceremony, bows Oracle Apollo sits at the entrance to the temple.

The sight of the guests are nymph Terpsichore - the muse of lyric inspiration,
magical mesmerizing dance Apollo, giving him an instant oblivion.

There is a new muse, embodying poetic beginning in art, and with it the rest of
her sisters. Protagonistka vainly tries to reconcile ambitious and selfish
Harith, envious of the success of his girlfriend. However bred nymphs complete
their outwardly calm appearance before a patron. The conflict between the
sisters exhausted.

Apollo intends to make vigil in the temple. Without further ado, the patron
chooses to partner stately Terpsichore. Harith choir welcomes the idea.

In the center of the structure of a religious rite Apollo himself
diplomatically endowing all the same music, the same emphasis.

In the midst of bucolic celebration shoot in two priestesses that resemble the
owner of the mountain
of Orpheus. Their
"chirping" and grumbling celestial touch the heart - he is ready to
fulfill the request of his favorite singer.

Muses are lined up, and priestesses of the temple of Orpheus
support during this difficult time for him. And now, lo and behold! - Comes
from the cathedral to the lost Eurydice lyre her lover. They connect, and pull
both arms toward heaven glorifying Art and its patron saint - Apollo.



Characters:

Oracle: Orpheus and Apollo - Rashid Akhmedov

La Sylphide,
Terpsichore - Kubra Akhmedov

Naiad - Anastasia Malyukova

Priestess - Jem and Sabina Babayeva Agaev

Dryad - Sabina Shakhmuradov

Salamander - Fidan Ganizade

Shadow Eurydice - Tatiana Rachel

Acolyte of the temple, the muse - Choreographic School students

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