THE HISTORICAL AND ARTISTIC SIGNIFICANCE OF THE OPERA “BO‘RON” IN THE FORMATION OF UZBEK OPERA ART
Keywords:
Uzbek opera art, Mukhtar Ashrafi, “Bo‘ron” opera, national music, choral scenes, musical dramaturgy, folk traditions.Abstract
This article presents a comprehensive scholarly analysis of the historical conditions and artistic factors that contributed to the formation of Uzbek opera art, with particular emphasis on the opera “Bo‘ron”, created through the collaboration of Mukhtar Ashrafi and Sergey Vasilenko. The study examines the emergence of national opera traditions, the synthesis of European classical opera forms with Uzbek folk music, the dramaturgical role of choral scenes, and the aesthetic value of the work. Special attention is given to the opera’s thematic content, musical language, and its influence on the development of professional Uzbek musical culture. The article argues that “Bo‘ron” played a decisive role in establishing the foundations of national opera art in Uzbekistan and continues to serve as an important cultural and historical monument.
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