Mythological Elements in 21st Century Turkish Operas and the Relationship Between Opera-Mythology-Sustainability
This study examines the mythological elements in 21st century Turkish operas through the analysis of the librettos of the sample works within the scope of the research, the decor, costumes and characters used on stage, and evaluates and discusses the relationship between opera-mythology-sustainabili...
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| description | This study examines the mythological elements in 21st century Turkish operas through the analysis of the librettos of the sample works within the scope of the research, the decor, costumes and characters used on stage, and evaluates and discusses the relationship between opera-mythology-sustainability. In order to examine the mythological elements they contain, 3 Turkish operas composed in the 21st century were selected, namely: “Ninatta” (Composed by: Evrim Demirel, Libretto: Ahmet Ümit), “Another World” (original title: Başka Bir Dünya, Composed by: Selman Ada, Libretto: Tarık Günersel) and “İnanna” (Composed by: Çetin Işıksözlü, Libretto: Eflatun Neimetzade). The study sought answers to the following questions: (i) How the mythological elements in the operas “Ninatta”, “Another World” and “Inanna” are handled, (ii) the cultural basis of the mythological elements in the libretto, (iii) the language used in the libretto, and (iv) the contribution of operas dealing with mythology to sustainability. During the analysis of the operas “Ninatta”, “Another World” and “Inanna”, the opinions of composers and librettists were consulted and the data collected through the interview technique were interpreted and used in the text.It was concluded that the mythological elements in the operas examined in the research, were transferred by composers and librettists through the cultures that lived in the ancient lands of Ancient Greece and Anatolia. In the interviews, it was stated by the librettists and composers that it is difficult to understand and interpret the present and the future without knowing the history of humanity, and it was emphasized that the realization of cultural transfer can be achieved by knowing the past. Art-culture relationship and interaction, with their inherent transfer and continuity features, play an important role in supporting and ensuring sustainability, and in structuring and strengthening the cultural sustainability dimension in the future. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-bed25bd4c094465a915f23ec4c4a6dcb2025-08-20T03:48:46ZengIstanbul University PressKonservatoryum2618-56952024-06-0111117719010.26650/CONS2024-1477782123456Mythological Elements in 21st Century Turkish Operas and the Relationship Between Opera-Mythology-SustainabilitySultan Ayça Sungur0https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2591-7198Başak Gorgorettı1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0656-0688Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi, Famagusta, CyprusDoğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi, Famagusta, CyprusThis study examines the mythological elements in 21st century Turkish operas through the analysis of the librettos of the sample works within the scope of the research, the decor, costumes and characters used on stage, and evaluates and discusses the relationship between opera-mythology-sustainability. In order to examine the mythological elements they contain, 3 Turkish operas composed in the 21st century were selected, namely: “Ninatta” (Composed by: Evrim Demirel, Libretto: Ahmet Ümit), “Another World” (original title: Başka Bir Dünya, Composed by: Selman Ada, Libretto: Tarık Günersel) and “İnanna” (Composed by: Çetin Işıksözlü, Libretto: Eflatun Neimetzade). The study sought answers to the following questions: (i) How the mythological elements in the operas “Ninatta”, “Another World” and “Inanna” are handled, (ii) the cultural basis of the mythological elements in the libretto, (iii) the language used in the libretto, and (iv) the contribution of operas dealing with mythology to sustainability. During the analysis of the operas “Ninatta”, “Another World” and “Inanna”, the opinions of composers and librettists were consulted and the data collected through the interview technique were interpreted and used in the text.It was concluded that the mythological elements in the operas examined in the research, were transferred by composers and librettists through the cultures that lived in the ancient lands of Ancient Greece and Anatolia. In the interviews, it was stated by the librettists and composers that it is difficult to understand and interpret the present and the future without knowing the history of humanity, and it was emphasized that the realization of cultural transfer can be achieved by knowing the past. Art-culture relationship and interaction, with their inherent transfer and continuity features, play an important role in supporting and ensuring sustainability, and in structuring and strengthening the cultural sustainability dimension in the future.https://cdn.istanbul.edu.tr/file/JTA6CLJ8T5/9DDE7349EBFE45AF833FE06C831118DAmythologyoperasustainabilitylibrettomythological element |
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| title | Mythological Elements in 21st Century Turkish Operas and the Relationship Between Opera-Mythology-Sustainability |
| title_full | Mythological Elements in 21st Century Turkish Operas and the Relationship Between Opera-Mythology-Sustainability |
| title_fullStr | Mythological Elements in 21st Century Turkish Operas and the Relationship Between Opera-Mythology-Sustainability |
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| title_short | Mythological Elements in 21st Century Turkish Operas and the Relationship Between Opera-Mythology-Sustainability |
| title_sort | mythological elements in 21st century turkish operas and the relationship between opera mythology sustainability |
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