Zemfira Safarova and Musical Science

Abstract

The musical and scholarly achievements of Zemfira Safarova are extensive and multifaceted, grounded in the rich and advanced traditions of national musicology. Her research spans several key areas within Azerbaijani musicology, addressing critical topics with depth and insight. When discussing her musicological work, three primary directions emerge: studies on Uzeyir Hajibeyli, source studies, and the history and theory of music. However, limiting her broad creative output to just these three areas would be an oversimplification. In her research, articles, and essays, which address various topical issues in national musicology and reveal the creative profiles of notable Azerbaijani composers and musicians, as well as significant moments in the country’s musical life, Zemfira Safarova successfully creates a clear and comprehensive picture of the key directions in contemporary musical art and national music-theoretical thought.