Music and Time Annotation << Back S.S. Prokofiev. The Love for Three Oranges: concerning question of functional meaning of the choir in the opera (a research essay) E.E. Markelova The article deals with the role of the choir in the opera “The Love for Three Oranges” by S.S. Prokofiev. It gives a detailed analysis of choral parts included by the composer in theatrical performance, classifies and defines the functional meaning of each choral part. The author draws conclusions and plans in the long view the further study of this subject. Keywords: Prokofiev, Gozzi, opera, fairy tale, fiaba, theatre, masks. Contacts: - Pp. 46-49.