Opera by Lev Kolodub "The Poet" as a Vector of the Director's Actualization of the Kobzar’s Image in Modern Ukrainian Realities

Creative and ideological prerequisites of the director's appeals to L. Kolodub's opera "The Poet" are considered. The reasons for need a new scientific creative understanding in sociocultural realities modern Ukraine clarified. novelty research is determined, which consists original conceptual vision updating performance accordance with requirements present on basis synthesis achievements thought heritage iconic figures abroad. purpose readings by Lev Kolodub as an integral work, devoid narrative Soviet era pathos canonization Kobzar "Superman", not characterized human romantic experiences, methods chosen: determine influence world socio-cultural processes musical theater – system-analytical; consider - biographical; analyze drama work — genre stylistic; embodiments Opera interpretative; create your own concept art project experimental modeling. main results conclusions study obtained, follows: long break between time writing (1984-1988) its first stage reading (2001) associated subjective due inconsistency actions theaters Ukraine. from point view composer's idea definitely look at image Taras Shevchenko. In fact, Levko invented this "biographical opera". Its versatility can be regarded attempt composer himself "revive classics" bring them closer audience's perception. vein, provides wide range opportunities live active repertoire, ideologically true life venues diasporas. A comparative analysis implementations Lysenko Kharkiv National Academic Ballet Theatre Philharmonic allowed us difference approaches solving mise en scene traditional (theater Kharkiv) non (concert hall Kyiv, past-a room balls merchant's House) locations. post-graduate student predicted her Kolodub, use latest findings leading