CONTEMPORARY INTERPRETATIONS OF UKRAINIAN CLASSICAL SOLO SONG IN VOCAL PERFORMANCE ART

Abstract

The article outlines the trajectory of current scholarly research dedicated to exploring the issues and highlighting the potential directions for the development of Ukrainian classical solo song within the context of the modern sociocultural landscape. Chamber vocal music, as one of the fundamental forms of musical art, occupies a prominent position in the structure of contemporary musical culture and exerts a significant influence on the formation and evolution of other musical genres. This form of vocal art is considered one of the most ancient and profound areas of musical creativity, combining historical heritage with innovative potential. In the works of Ukrainian composers within the chamber vocal tradition, national intonational and stylistic origins are seamlessly integrated with individual artistic innovations that reflect the aesthetics of postmodernism, characteristic of 21st-century global musical culture. Within the framework of today’s cultural discourse, Ukrainian classical solo song demonstrates a high level of vocal artistry, in which both the originality of the composer’s vision and the authentic traits of national identity are embodied in an organic manner. The realities of modern performance practice demand that the academic vocalist possesses not only flawless vocal technique but also a wide range of professional competencies necessary for successful concert and stage activity. Consequently, the issue of updating the educational process – particularly in terms of revising the training repertoire and the content of professional preparation – remains highly relevant. In this context, an important task is the revitalization and promotion of chamber vocal genres, which involves expanding the terminological framework of vocal art and reinterpreting traditional perceptions of Ukrainian classical solo song. Of particular value in this area are innovative approaches to interpreting the national vocal repertoire, as demonstrated through the artistic masterclasses of the prominent Ukrainian-British opera singer Pavlo Hunka.