On the History of the Musical “Extraordinary Adventures on the Volga Steamship” and Its Musical Design by G. I. Firtich

The article is devoted to the history of the creation of the musical “Extraordinary Adventures on the Volga Steamship” based on the novella of the same name by A. N. Tolstoy, and the characteristics of its musical design by G. I. Firtich. The article explores the creative collaboration between renowned cultural fi gures, including V. S. Vysotsky, K. A. Laskari, and G. I. Firtich, who aimed to create a detective musical based on Soviet material. The author analyses the song numbers for the production of “Extraordinary Adventures on the Volga Steamship,” the psychological function of dance genres, and the role of Russian lyrical long songs. The article highlights the ideological aspect that infl uenced the creation of the music. In conclusion, the article identifi es the connection between the musical material and G. I. Firtich’s individual compositional style.