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

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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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.33779/2587-6341.2020.4.114-122

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