Dźwiękochłonne dramaty Janusza Krasińskiego
Sound in Janusz Krasiński’s Drama

Summary/Abstract: This article describes the world of sound in Janusz Krasiński’s plays Wkrótce nadejdą bracia [Soon the Brothers will Arrive], Czapa, czyli Śmierć na raty [The Hat, or Death by Instalments] as well as Śniadanie u Desdemony [Breakfast at Desdemona’s]. The rich soundscape, rooted in these plays’ origin as radio drama, represents more than a mere acoustic background – it contributes to the creation of meaning. Carefully planned sound signals create an absorbing acoustic space, influencing the plot and becoming a point of reference in the dialogue. Thus the sounds gain a dramaturgy of their own, affecting the audience’s emotions and understanding. This sound construction suggests that the author created his drama in a way that in some ways echoes the technique of avant-garde composers.

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