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EnT. Frantova
The main vector of composer Mikhail Fuksman’s creative life and his authorial approach to the existence of music in society
The article is dedicated to the work of Rostov composer Mikhail Fuksman. The study focuses on the forms and methods through which the composer addresses the challenge of making his compositions relevant and in demand among performers and listeners while maintaining the stylistic framework of academic music. The methodological foundation of the study is based on works in the fields of music sociology, music theory, and music history. The article demonstrates the composer’s original creative approach, which establishes a direct connection between the thematic content of his concert programs, the selected type of performing resources, and the correspondingly formed audience. Regular interaction with students and a deep understanding of the professional interests and capabilities of conservatory students across various disciplines allow Fuksman to align his compositions with different specialties through both commissioned works and self-initiated compositions. Fuksman writes music for choir, folk instrument orchestras, piano, chamber ensembles, jazz musicians, and more. However, he does not mix pieces for different types of performers within the same concert program. Instead, each of his composer-led concerts is dedicated to a single category of performers. The diversity of performing resources, combined with the extensive number of his compositions, raises the issue of stylistic unity. The article explores the key features of Fuksman’s musical language, his genre preferences, and his dominant thematic ideas. It concludes that his unique creative method is based on the synthesis of music, literature, mathematics, and musicology, which ultimately defines his individual musical style.
Key words
composer М. Fuksman, music relevance, commissioned and self-commissioned works, principle of composer-led concert programming.
For citation
Frantova T. The main vector of composer Mikhail Fuksman's creative life and his authorial approach to the existence of music in society. In: South-Russian Musical Anthology. 2025. No. 1. Pp. 41–49.
