CHOIR ART FROM THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA AT THE CROSSROADS OF MILLENNIUMS: REALITIES AND PERSPECTIVES

Abstract

In this article, the author describes the current situation of interpretive choral art in the Republic of Moldova: the demographic situation and socio-cultural processes, which influence the trajectory of the choral movement evolution in our country, the challenges of the contemporary society, which lead to changes in vision, approach and resizing of the activity of choirs and conductors; the perspectives of national choral art and the opportunities that choral conductors and collectives can benefit in the century of „speed and digital resources”. The benefits of vocal-choral singing are highlighted and recommendations for theoretical training are formulated (study of specialized literature) and the practice of the conductor (individually and together with the choir).

Keywords

• choral art
• vocal culture
• choir conductor
• choirs
• festivals and choral performance competitions