Monika Ziemba
Konteksty Kultury, Volume 12, Issue 2, 2015, pp. 167-185
https://doi.org/10.4467/23531991KK.15.011.3707The article discusses the subject matter of filiations between literature and music. It is an attempt to look at one of the later works of Karol Hubert Rostworowski, namely, Czerwony marsz [The Red March], through the prism of operatic conventions. The point of departure for the considerations above is an article by Piotr Strugała and the term “operatics” adopted by him, utilized in reference to the play under analysis. In Rostworowski’s drama, operatic conventions are revealed at the level of structure, subject matter, as well as semantics of the work. The first one is the architectural form of the play, i.e. division into three preludes and the eponymous Red March. The “operatics” is also evidenced by such elements as: presence of solo and ensemble parts, partially corresponding to arias, recitatives and choral parts; dancing parts; leitmotifs; marching rhythms; as well as spectacularity and impressiveness.