A Research On The Artistic Presentation And Aesthetics Connotation Of Oklahoma

Oklahoma was first performed in St James Theater on March 31, 1943, which caused a great sensation. It is more than a half centre past that the unique spirits of time is to be seen from the play and artistic charm as well.This essay focus on the music play Oklahoma, though the analysis of video or language materials, based on the previous theoretical research and employing the research methods on the theory of musical history, aesthetics as well as musical-sociology, this author think Oklahoma is the most successful co-operation of"R·and H·"and one of the most representative masterpiece. It is considered the milestone of American musical play linking the future with the past.Through the probation of historical feature, cultural background, development of the plot and the aesthetical trait and on the analysis of the position and significance of this musical play Oklahoma in the American musical play, this author expects more distinct, vivid and accurate comprehension of cultural style, national connotation and social value. It is the author's expectation that this issue of the essay will be a help to those whose take further research into this piece of musical play.The essay is composed with five ChaptersChapter 1. Background of Oklahoma. Focusing on emergency of the historical resources, social cultural atmosphere and procedures of creation.Chapter 2. Play scenario Oklahoma. Majored in analysis of materials and story plot.Chapter 3. Music in Oklahoma. Comprehension of the success of the musical play through the analysis and critics of the structure and the function in the play.Chapter 4. Dances in Oklahoma.Chapter 5. The connotation and the function of Oklahoma in the development of American musical history...