The Opera "Seleuco" in the Creative Life of Maksym Berezovsky

The creative activity of the outstanding Ukrainian composer M. Berezovsky as an opera singer, which continued at Small Imperial Court in Oranienbaum, was studied. It has been established that singer he participated performance not two,as generally known, but least three performances. All these operas were staged court Grand Duke Peter Fyodorovych, during years 1759-1761. Main objective study – introduce into scientific circulation one previously unknown facts Maksym Berezovsky's biography, on basis documentary sourcesduring his lifetime. work is based a combination several methods: source studies - for finding everyday documents and understanding information they contain; historical to establishhistorical cultural parallels draw perspectives further highlighted issues, theoretical systematize musical stylistic factors create certain generalizations. Information about "Seleuco" by F. Araja, sang part main character, Syrian king Seleucus, introduced circulation. This fact according hislifetime printed libretto specifiedopera (1761). proven became milestone way mastering chosen profession, related art general Italianopera singing particular. Written tenor, this together with parts Por (1759, soprano) Irkan (1760, contralto) gives idea physiological development young voice, gradual lowering range, transition from childish adult register, formation timbre . concluded Pora "Alexander nell`India" Irkana " Semiramide riconociuta" V. Manfredini,and Seleucus same name prepared sung correspond age time teenager period mutation: first (soprano) 14, second (alto) 15, third (tenor) 16. above once again confirms our position it necessary life realtime sources, repeat articles 19th century add non-existent details false presented them.