Episoden, Figuren - the Concept of Musical and Instrumental Theater

Abstract

The combination of scenic action and music, called "musical theatre", corresponds to a technique previously used in the History of Music by composers such as Satie and Debussy. In turn, the concept of "instrumental theatre" emerges as a concept where musicians assume the role of actors while playing. In this field, Mauricio Kagel assumes himself as one of the composers who most explored the aspects of staging allied to musical performance, attributing to the interpreter also actor functions, such as: adopting certain facial expressions while playing, entering the stage in a particular way, interact physically with other artists, among others. The research method used in this article it was based on analysis and performance of the work Episoden Figuren, through the audition, experience and observation with others interpreters and musicians and colleting relevant literature to understand the composer points of view.