TRANSLATION TRANSFORMATIONS OF THE LIBRETTO BY N. TATE FOR THE OPERA “DIDO AND AENEAS”

The article is devoted to the analysis of translation transformations in musical compositions. Studies field and opera compositions were considered, difficulties that an interpreter may face identified. Using example N. Tate’s libretto for “Dido Aeneas”, texts recitative Dido’s aria analyzed, as well ways its into Russian.
 Background. To achieve adequacy compositions, particular librettos, translators resort use various types transformations. On basis Y. Dimitrin’s carried out.
 Purpose. identify analyze Aeneas” comparison with literal translation.
 Materials methods. research material was G. Purcell’s Russian. During material, method synthesis theoretical scientific on topic under study, comparative used.
 Results. results study proved due difference structures languages, faced a number problems opera. In process, he forced such methods addition, omission, integral transformation, which helped him make Russian version close meaning content.
 Practical implications. can be used by students linguistic universities interested poetic translation, experience translating profound understanding possibilities using