Interpretation of the Seasons Theme in the Art of Musical Composition

Subjects of research: Artistic representation of the season cycle in the art of musical composition in a broad historical (from the end of the 18th to the early 21st century) and geographical range. Pieces selected for the analysis include classical specimens of world musical culture of the past and works by modern (Uzbek and foreign) composers, most of which are studied in this perspective for the first time.
Purpose of work: Using the art of composition as example, to demonstrate various interpretations of “the seasons” theme in its historical evolution, to identify its different renditions in the works of contemporary Uzbekistan composers and to prove their connection with national artistic traditions.
Methods of research: The object of research determined the application of his-torico-typological, comparative (synchronic and diachronic) and holistic methods of research.
The results obtained and their novelty: This is the first attempt to trace the historical evolution of various interpretations of the seasons theme in the musical art. The results of the study and some theoretical theses of the dissertation can contribute to the construction of scientific theory of artistic content as a complex evolving system reflecting stages in the development of creative thinking.
Practical value: is in broadening the knowledge about the art of composers representing different national schools of composition, who developed the seasons theme, and in contributing to the enrichment of musicology with studies of new contemporary music pieces.
Degree of embed and economic effectiveness: The dissertation materials have been used in the lecture course titled “History of World Music” taught at the department of music history and criticism of the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan.
Field of application: The key theses of the study could be used in academic work and pedagogical practice, in lectures on the history of world music and musical styles, and the history of Uzbek music, as well as in cultural studies. The outputs allow enhancing the standards and effectiveness of education activities performed by lecturers-musicologists.