TATAR FOLK MUSIC AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE FIRST NATIONAL BALLET

Abstract

The purpose of this monograph is to introduce Tatar national music to the Western world by focusing on the influence of Tatar folklore on the first national ballet, quite possibly the most beloved and popular musical work of Tatars to this day. The monograph will include a brief discussion of the history of Tatars, as well as historical background of Tatar folk music and its importance to the development of concert music in Tatarstan. An analysis of characteristic elements of the folk music of Tatars and their influences on the music of the first Tatar national ballet will also be discussed. In my study, I rely on available sources, including books, articles, reviews, dissertations, recordings, and musical scores. I hope my monograph will help to promote Tatar national music and spark the interest of English-speaking scholars and musicians.