Works of Ogtay Rajabov for the piano ensemble of the works “Rhapsody for Jewish Abstract Topics” and “Gaytaghi”

Abstract

The article was dedicated to theoretical analysis of the works of the prominent composer of Azerbaijan Ogtay Rajabov for the piano ensemble of the works “Rhapsody for Jewish topics” and “Gaytaghi”. The first studied work can be characterized as a continuation of two traditions of our composition school - referring to the folklore of different peoples and composing a work in the rhapsody genre that originated in Europe. Here, the importance of use of the work composed first for the symphony orchestra and later for the piano ensemble is emphasized for the development of the ensemble performance and the enrichment of the repertoire. Creation of work of Ogtay Rajabov for the piano ensemble of “Gaytaghi” play is extremely important for playing our folklore in the performance of professional ensemble, because every work created in the subject of folk means survival and publicity of our national music. The transfer created for the piano ensemble in the topic of the same “Gaytaghi” dance is involved into theoretical professional analysis for the first time.