«PSALM NO. 67» BY LESIA DYCHKO IN THE CONTEXT OF SACRED CHORAL WORK OF THE COMPOSER

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to analyze Lesia Dychko’s «Psalm No. 67» in the context of her sacred choral work and identify the features of the musical stylistics of this choral composition.
Research methodology is based on an interdisciplinary approach, which includes cultural, religious and philosophical, textual and musicological aspects. The following general and special methods are involved: historicalcultural, textological, semiotic, musicological.
Results. Lesia Dychko masterfully interpreted biblical verses in the Ukrainian national spirit using modern musical stylistics. The work is characterized by a free approach to the original text, a streamlined form, and tonal and harmonic coloristics that incorporate sonorous complexes. The content of the psalm app eals to elevated and solemn imagery and emotionality. Its structure combines features of a three -part reprise form and rondo, employing principles of variation development. The integrity of the composition is realized at various levels –
imagery, formal creation, tonality, and texture. The significant role of the composer’s synesthetic thinking is noted, which manifests in the richness of coloristic effects. It has been proven that «Psalm No. 67» is a vivid representative of the nationally expressive innovative style of the composer alongside her other choral works of sacred content.
Novelty. The analysis of Lesia Dychko’s «Psalm No. 67» has been conducted for the first time within the context of her spiritual choral works. The scientific results obtained can be utilized in the practice of choral conductors and performers, as well as in the further study of the composer’s style and Ukrainian choral music from the late 20 – early 21st century.