Creative activity of Crimean Tatar composers of the XX century: musical and ethnological dimensions

Authors

  • Femiy Mustafayev

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32461/2226-3209.1.2021.229586

Abstract

Purpose of Research. The purpose of the research is to analyze the creative activity of Crimean Tatar composers of the XX century: A. Refatov, J. Sherfedinov, I. Bakhshish. Methodology. The research methodology is based on the use of historical and musicological, comparative, chronological, systematic methods, which have allowed to show the creative components of the composers. Scientific Novelty. The scientific novelties are the attempts to comprehensively highlight and study various aspects of the activities of artists as musicians, composers, conductors, teachers, ethnographers, public figures; to supplement, clarify and systematize the biographical data of artists; to study and highlight their significant achievements; to determine the contribution of composers to the development of Crimean Tatar music. Conclusions. The activities of A. Refatov, J. Sherfedinov, I. Bakhshish are the foundations for the formation of Crimean Tatar professional classical music. They worked in various genres such as opera, overture, suite, symphony, music for performances, chamber and instrumental, vocal and choral music, etc. Their activities are based on the national and cultural traditions of the Crimean Tatars. The musicians paid special attention to collecting, studying, processing and publishing folk songs. An important component of the artists' activities were theoretical works on the history and theory of folk music. Creative achievements, teaching activities, active musical and public position contributed to the revival as well as to the dynamic development of the Crimean Tatar musical culture.

Published

2021-04-20

Issue

Section

Musical art