The Musical Culture of the Tatars of the Early 20th Century: Ilyasbek Kudashev-Ashkazarsky

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Idris M. Gaziev

Abstract

The present article examines the artistic engagements of the brilliant representative of early 20th century Tatar stage art Ilyasbek Kudashev-Ashkarazsky. Analysis is made of performances of the musical-theatrical troupe which under his leadership combined theatrical and concert divertissements with performances of vocal, instrumental and dance numbers; the troupe’s concert tour activities are described. For the first time in modern scholarship the author highlights Kudashev- Ashkezarsky’s musical art. Special attention is given to analysis of gramophone recordings of Tatar melodies in the performance of musician (harmonist) Ilyasbek Kudashev-Ashkarazsky, on the basis of gramophone records of the “Gramophone” company, which have been brought into
scholarly use for the first time.


Keywords: Tatar musical culture, theatrical troupe, divertissement, musician, Tatar gramophone recording, “Gramophone,” gramophone record, Tatar folksong, instrumental solo.

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Gaziev, I. M. (2020). The Musical Culture of the Tatars of the Early 20th Century: Ilyasbek Kudashev-Ashkazarsky. Music Scholarship / Problemy Muzykal’noj Nauki, 41(4), 114–122. Retrieved from https://musicscholar.ru/index.php/PMN/article/view/1220
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Author Biography

Idris M. Gaziev, Ufa State Institute of Arts named after Zagir Ismagilov, Ufa, Russia

Кандидат искусствоведения, профессор кафедры вокального искусства

Idris M. Gaziev, Ph.D. (Arts), Professor at the Department of Vocal Art, Ufa State Institute of Arts named after Zagir Ismagilov

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