普赛尔歌剧《狄多与埃涅阿斯》中合唱的戏剧性功能探析

Research on Dramatic Function of Chorus in Purcell Opera:Dido and Aeneas

合唱在《狄多与埃涅阿斯》中作为构成戏剧情节和冲突的基本材料,成为整部歌剧结构和戏剧进程的有机组成部分。它们或表达在特定戏剧情境中活动着的人物的思想、情感和动作,或以极其丰富的表现力营造出各种各样的戏剧气氛,或推动情节发展,增强戏剧张力,激化戏剧矛盾。

As the basic elements of dramatic plot and conflicts in Dido and Aeneas,the choruses are the organic part of the whole opera structure and drama proceeding.Sometimes they are used to express the thoughts,emotions and actions of active people in the specific situation of the opera.Sometimes they create all kinds of dramatic atmospheres by their rich expressive force,or motivate the development of the plot,enhance the imposing grandeur,aggravate the contradictions of the opera.