THE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF A MODERN CHOIR CONDUCTOR IN THE CONTEXT OF THE TRADITIONS OF PERFORMING SPIRITUAL WORKS

Abstract

The article examines the components of the professional competence of a modern choir conductor in the context of the traditions of sacred music performance. The principles of the interaction of the fundamentals of performing spiritual works with the complex of practical skills of modern conductors acquired a theoretical justification. The purpose of the article was to analyze the peculiarities of the processing of Ukrainian spiritual choral works by modern conductors in the context of the development of musical art at the beginning of the 21st century. The study revealed the stages of the process of performing spiritual choral works, this is important, because today we need such a leader of a team of performers who skillfully and qualitatively translates the inherent “spiritual” principles of a musical work, its emotional and intellectual essence; characterized the relationship between conductor and performers and found that poetic analysis of text is something few conductors are trained to do as part of their professional musical training. It has been established that both conductors and performers are showing an increasing interest in the issue of the perception of spiritual music. It was found out: the use of a non-verbal approach will contribute to the rapid manifestation of the vocal resources of performers when studying spiritual works. Attention is focused on the personal preparation of the conductor for rehearsal work on spiritual works. It is emphasized that when auditory and sound sensations merge through a specific point of convergence, a peculiar triangle emerges: performers – conductor – listeners. Suggested: in-depth study of the scores by the conductor for a quick understanding of the theological and historical context of the spiritual work; highlighting the priority of an emotional and spiritual message over simple technical perfection.