Μελόδραμα εις την ελληνίδα φωνήν: Ο Ελληνικός Μελοδραματικός Θίασος του Ιωάννη Καραγιάννη, ένας περιπλανώμενος φορέας ελληνικότητας

Translated title of the contribution: Melodramma in Greek Voice: The Greek Melodramatic Troupe of Ioannis Karayannis: A Barnstorming Carrier of Hellenism

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Abstract

The Greek Melodramatic Troupe was founded by the art-loving tailor Ioannis Karayannis and the comic bass Antonios Landis. During its short period of activity (1888–1892) it created a real breakthrough in the art life of its era by daring to translate and present the contemporary operatic repertoire in Greek language. Moreover, the troupe included in its repertoire operas by Greek composers, something that contributed decisively to their popularity in a wider audience. The earliest Greek melodramatic troupe was the case for the cooperation of significant artistic personalities of the era, such as Napoleon Lambelet, Spiridon Bekatoros, Spiridon Xindas and Pavlos Karrer. Elpida Kaouki-Lambelet is of significant importance, since she was the first female orchestra conductor in the Greek theatres. The Karayannis’s troupe through its meticulous productions achieved the wobble of the usually statefunded monopoly of the imported melodramatic troupes that exclusively exploited the audience of the Greek opera lovers. Meanwhile, the Greek Melodramatic Troupe became a unifying net by connecting by means of art the Greek places which were geographically divided. During its long tours in Greece, Europe and the East, especially due to the performances of Greek operas, the troupe excited the Greeks and aroused the foreigners’ interest.
Translated title of the contributionMelodramma in Greek Voice: The Greek Melodramatic Troupe of Ioannis Karayannis: A Barnstorming Carrier of Hellenism
Original languageGreek
Pages (from-to)277-313
Number of pages36
JournalΑριάδνη, Επιστημονικό Περιοδικό της Φιλοσοφικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης
Volume17
Publication statusPublished - 2011

Keywords

  • performing arts
  • opera
  • Opera studies
  • theatre studies
  • musicology
  • History
  • Institutionalization
  • Creative industries
  • Cultural studies
  • Moden Greece
  • Modern Greek Culture
  • Modern Greek Studies
  • Nineteenth century literature and culture
  • Nineteenth century music
  • Nineteenth century studies

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