Choral polyphony in M. Mussorgsky 's operas

The purpose of this article is to study polyphonic techniques in the opera choirs M. Mussorgsky. question raised about identity Mussorgsky's thinking from point view free refraction forms and writing Western European polyphony it. subject are operas "Boris Godunov" "Khovanshchina". Through synthesis research methods, including musicology choral studies, specific features revealed. Attention drawn fact that an extremely broad concept, consisting author's specificity manifestation counterpoint as a general state all elements figurative musical dramaturgy. focused on emergence organic trinity sub-vocal, imitation contrast polyphony. Based analysis scenes, it concluded thinking, having developed outside mainstream classics classical voice significantly influenced formation individual compositional style Russian composers subsequent centuries. novelty lies for first time separate devoted Mussorgsky, presented standpoint studies. special contribution disclosure topic main creative method which object consists music second half XIX century.