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Selman Ada’nın Aşk-ı Memnu Operasının Müziği, Dramatik Yapısı ve Karakterleri

2021; ASOS Eğitim Bilişim Danışmanlık; Volume: Volume 16 Issue 6; Issue: Volume 16 Issue 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.7827/turkishstudies.52430

1308-2140

Bülent YÜKSEL,

Cultural and Sociopolitical Studies

Aşk-ı Memnu, the first "real" Turkish novel and one of the masterpieces of our literature, has been a source of inspiration for Tarık Günersel and Selman Ada, one of the most important artists of our country.Based on this novel, the libretto written by Tarık Günersel with a new fiction and plot; It was composed by Selman Ada, one of the most valuable composers in the field of opera in our country, with a melodic approach and a individual musical language.Examination of Aşk-ı Memnu opera within the framework of music, dramatic structure and characters is the subject of this research.As a result of the literature review, no study was found in which Aşk-ı Memnu opera was examined within this framework.This issue constitutes the problem situation of the research.It is considered that this study, which focuses on the Aşk-ı Memnu opera, which makes a great contribution to our national opera repertoire and is related to one of the most important works of our literature, will be important in terms of being a source of information for composers who want to produce works in the field of opera and for all researchers who will play a role in the development of our national music.In this direction, the aim of the study is to examine the Aşk-ı Memnu opera comparatively with the novel of the same name, to reveal the differences and the points emphasized in the libretto; To contribute to the literature by examining its dramatic structure, characters and music.In this study, which made use of qualitative research methodology, the data that has been obtained via the "document study" method was assessed with "descriptive" and "content-based" analysis techniques.Based on the score of the opera, its music, and its libretto as the basis, the dramatic structure and features of the characters are resolved.At the end of the research; In the libretto written by Tarık Günersel, it is seen that social and political issues that Halit Ziya Uşaklıgil could not touch due to his period were mentioned.Coercive management is clearly emphasized.It is seen that Selman Ada skillfully combines the opportunities provided by Western music and Turkish music on a common denominator in Aşk-ı Memnu opera.It can be said that a musical approach that progresses in harmony with the plot, supports drama and emotions.The melodic approach and elements of Turkish music make it easier to follow the opera.It is remarkable that arias are outnumbered than other operas.