Опера «Хованщина» (краткое содержание которой set out in this article) is the folk musical drama of Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky. It consists of five actions and six paintings. From the opera, such musical numbers are very well known: “Dawn on the Mosvka River” (introduction); “Secret forces, great forces (Act II, the scene of the divination of Martha); “It proceeded, youngster” (III., The song of Martha); "Sleeping Strelets Nest" (III d., Shaklovity aria); "Golitsyn Train" (intermission to the IV.); "Persian Dance" (IV d.).
Something fatal over Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky.
None of his operas was completed by himself.by the composer. “The Marriage”, “Boris Godunov”, “The Sorochynsky Fair” were completed and orchestrated by M. M. Ippolitov-Ivanov, N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov, Ts. A. Cui, D. D. Shostakovich and other composers. The opera Khovanshchina is no exception. It was completed and orchestrated by N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov.
Либретто написал сам композитор.He took the historical events of 1682 as the basis of the plot. It was a short-term reign of Prince Ivan Khovansky in Moscow, who was appointed Sophia after the rifle rifle. At that time, Peter was ten years old. The composer, wanting to show the transfer of power from the princess to the new ruler, adds and skillfully weaves the events of 1689. In music, he tries to convey the forces hostile to Peter. It:
Prince Khovansky wants to achieve royal power.Sagittarius is represented as a dark mass used in the interests of others. Old Believers are shown as courageous and fearless people who, for the sake of faith, are ready for self-immolation.
A large role in the development of action is assigned to the people. The choirs are very diverse. Individual images are quite vividly personified:
Opera "Khovanshchina". Summary I d.
В Москве на Красной площади стоит каменный столб, on which are located copper boards with inscriptions. On the right is the clerk’s booth. The opera begins with the orchestral entry "Dawn on the Moscow River." To the sounds of this excellent symphonic picture, the inhabitants of the Kremlin are waking up, the life of archers, Kuzka and other inhabitants is shown. The clerk appears and sits down in his booth. Boyar Fyodor Shaklovity comes to him with a proposal to stitch a denunciation, while warning about the punishment if he spill the words.
The clerk craves pay and without much hesitation.agrees. They make a denunciation to Peter on Khovansky, after which Shaklovity is removed from the scene. People come and asks to read the inscriptions on the recently appeared post. The clerk rudely refuses. But when people raised and carried the booth to the post with him, he agreed to read. At this time, the sounds of pipes. This archers welcome Prince Ivan Khovansky. From the depths of the scene appears the figure of Andrei Khovansky. He approaches Emma and wants to hug her, but the girl refuses him. She accuses him of killing her parents and driving out her lover. On the protection of Emma gets splitter Marfa. Andrew rushes at her with a knife, but a brave girl gives him a fight. Prince Ivan Khovansky appears. Because of the ladies, father and son start behaving like rivals. Andrew, in anger, wants to kill Emma and swings at her with a knife. His hand is captured by Dositheus who has entered. He sings his mournful monologue "Time Has Come".
Opera "Khovanshchina". Summary II d.
Князь Голицын в своем кабинете читает любовное letter from Sophia. He is overcome by a sense of anxiety for the future. A nobleman Varsonofyev comes to him and says that the pastor is insistent on him. He asks to stand up for Emma and build a church in the German Quarter. Golitsyn denies him two requests. Varsonofyev reappears and speaks of the arrival of the sorceress. This came Martha under the guise of fortunetellers. The scene of divination begins. Sounds known aria "Concealed forces." The girl predicts his disgrace. The superstitious prince is afraid that she will let it slip and orders his servant to drown her. Marfa overhears their conversation and hides. Suddenly, Ivan Khovansky enters Golitsyn. Between them there is a dispute. In the midst of a quarrel, Dositheus appears and persuades the princes to reconcile. The choruses of the people sound. Suddenly, Martha runs in and asks Golitsyn to have mercy on her. Dositheus addresses her with words of consolation.
Behind the stage, voices of Petrovists are heard.
Opera "Khovanshchina". Summary III d.
The choir of schismatics sounds. They sing a fanatical anthem.From the crowd stands out the figure of Martha. She sings a lyrical song, "Outgoing Baby,". Dositheus reassures her. On the other side of the stage is Fyodor Shaklovity. He sings "Sleeping Strelets Nest". Drunk archers awaken and continue to have fun. Wives run in and scold them. Behind the stage, Podyachego's scream is heard. He appears and says: "Trouble, trouble, Reuters close." Frightened archers call Ivan Khovansky and rush into battle. But he declares: "Tsar Peter is terrible." And leaves.
Summary of the opera "Khovanshchina". 1 picture IV d.
Khoromy of Prince Ivan Khovansky. Rich refectory chamber. Prince at the dinner table. Peasant women entertain him with songs and dances.
Перед этим Голицын предупреждал Ивана о impending danger. But he did not believe him. Khovansky orders him to submit various foods and orders the girls to dance. Shaklovity appears and reports that Sophia is calling him on the secret advice. The prince at first does not want to go. He is offended by the princess. Still, he orders him to bring him clothes. When Ivan Khovansky goes out, Shaklovity's mercenary kills him. He utters a terrible scream and falls dead. Peasant women scatter. Shaklovity burst into laughter.
Summary of the opera "Khovanshchina". 2 picture IV d.
Place of action - the square in front of Basil's CathedralBlessed in Moscow. Raters are being taken to Golitsyn's link. Martha appears. Dosifey asks her to take back Andrew. She agrees. Andrei Khovansky at Marfa asks about Emma, does not believe in what is happening. When he sees the archers with his own eyes, then he realizes that he was mistaken. He begs to save him. Peter the Transfiguration of the Regiment is sent to the Kremlin.
Opera Mussorgsky "Khovanshchina". Summary V d.
Медленно входит Досифей. Он очень задумчивый.He is overwhelmed by the feeling of grief over the doom of the schismatics. He does not want to surrender to the enemies and calls on everyone to burn for the faith at the stake. The marf saved Andrei from the Petrovites at that time. But now their death is inevitable. She tells him to prepare for her. Marfa kindles a fire from her candle.
She is determined and not afraid to die for faith.Guardsmen Peter appear on the glade, they see the flame. Marfa, Andrew, Dositheus and other schismatics burn in a fire. Alien people look at the fire and mourn Russia.
Thus, the opera Mussorgsky "Khovanshchina"displays historical events of past years. Researchers compare this piece of music with a huge fresco. The composer managed to show the catastrophe of what is happening through the grotesque, symbolism and irrationality. There are no main characters here. None of them show up for a long time. Integrity, general idea is important here.
