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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