The Aesthetic Interpretation of Musical Text in Romantic Opera Productions

Abstract

The musical text introduces several implicit and performance-related concepts connected to the dramatic elements of operatic presentations. This necessitates exploration to uncover hidden layers within this fundamental dramatic element in opera productions. The researcher aims to subject the musical text to the process of aesthetic interpretation, considering it as an effective interpretive tool in investigating and deciphering undisclosed codes to extract implicit meanings within its general performance contexts in opera. The study is structured across four chapters: the first chapter outlines the methodological framework, presenting the research problem, objectives, and defining key terms in the title. The second chapter delves into the theoretical framework, addressing two main themes: the concept of aesthetic interpretation in musical text and a conceptual reading of the musical text in some Romantic Opera productions. Moving on to the third chapter, the researcher discusses the procedures, defining the research community, justifications for choosing the research topic, specifying the research methodology, and constructing the analysis tool in alignment with the research's objectives and requirements. Finally, the fourth chapter presents some results and conclusions related to the research titled: "The Aesthetic Interpretation of Musical Text in Romantic Opera Productions – Don Giovanni Opera as a Case Study."

Keywords

• aesthetic interpretation
• musical text
• opera