THE MANIFESTATION OF MODE-INTONATION FEATURES IN VASIF ADIGOZALOV’S “24 PRELUDES” SERIES

Abstract

The presented article is dedicated to the analysis of mode-intonation features related to mug- ham in Vasif Adigozalov‟s piano cycle “24 Preludes”. In the introduction, general information is provided about Vasif Adigozalov‟s creative work and the genre of the prelude. The main section explores the similarities and differences between the tonal plan and musical language of the prelu- des of this cycle created with reference to the traditions of the composer‟s teacher, Gara Garayev and Garayev‟s own preludes. Furthermore, aspects of mugham are examined in the structure, con- tent, and expressive means of the preludes. The analysis of their mode foundation and intonational characteristics is supported by musical notation examples. In the conclusion, it is emphasized that each composer possesses an individual musical style and demonstrates a unique approach to the use of mugham. It is also noted that the fusion of mode-intonation features closely tied to the com- posers‟ creative imagination with the major-minor system opens the way to enriching the musical language.