The German-Speaking World on Solomiya Krushelnytska
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Solomiya Krushelnytska, music criticism, German-speaking world, vocal art, dramatic talent, opera stage, musical heritageAbstract
This article is dedicated to the analysis of the perception of the art of the outstanding Ukrainian singer Solomiya Krushelnytska in the German-speaking world. The author examines how her talent and performances were evaluated by music critics at the end of the 19th and the first half of the 20th century, particularly by German and Austrian reviewers. Based on archival documents preserved in the Solomiya Krushelnytska Musical Memorial Museum in Lviv, as well as contemporary publications by German authors, the article reveals the specific features of critical assessments of her vocal and dramatic abilities. Special attention is given to the analysis of reviews by German critics Emil Borman, Karl Droste, and others who emphasized the uniqueness of her talent. The evaluations of her performances in Argentina and their impact on contemporary music criticism are also considered. The article highlights the importance of German-language criticism in recognizing Solomiya Krushelnytska as one of the greatest opera singers of her time.
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