The Essence and Significance of Academic Solo Performance in Ukrainian Music Culture

The purpose of the article is to investigate and reveal the essence of academic vocal performance, to analyze the importance of the artistic work of academic vocal performers, and to define their role in the artistic space of Ukraine. The research methodology consisted in the analysis of scientific-theoretical, art-critical and methodological literature. The analysis of academic solo performance made it possible to reveal its essence. With the help of observation the significance of academic solo performance in the artistic space was outlined. The real condition of opera houses was described. Through the method of analysis the level of commitment of Kyiv residents as to attending opera houses was assessed. The method of generalization provided for formulating the concept of the nature of academic vocal performer. By means of comparison the real state of the researched problem was revealed. The method of deduction made it possible to make conclusions and outline the prospects of further studies, and to offer a practical solution to the problem. The scientific novelty of the work. This work is assumed to be the first attempt to provide a constructive analysis of the place and role of academic vocal performers in the artistic space of our country. Brief recommendations on improving and reflecting the value of academic solo performance in culture-building processes of the country, in particular in opera and operetta houses, were elaborated. Conclusions. It was proved that at the present stage of formation of the cultural and artistic industry academic solo performance in Ukraine requires qualitative change. It was found out that the involvement of new young audience of fans in today’s opera is essential. The research showed that opera is facing a number of significant issues today, of which the problem of financing opera houses is the most burning. The indifferent attitude of the population to academic solo performers was detected