The Multifaceted Creative Artist Chokariy - Matyusuf Kharratov

Abstract

Honored Artist of Uzbekistan, maqom scholar, musician and composer Matyusuf Kharratov is one of the master artists who laid the foundation stone of the development of Uzbek musical culture in the first half of the twentieth century. He devoted his entire life to the study of the heritage and history of Khorezmian folk music, the life and creative work of great teachers, and formed himself as an artist, mentoring young people and composing music. From 1928 to 1932 he taught Khorezm maqoms at the Samarkand Research Institute of Music and Choreography. This multifaceted talent has made a significant contribution to the development of modern Uzbek music, working in radio, philharmonic and musical theaters. He joined the Union of Composers of Uzbekistan in 1940. This article is dedicated to the life and work of this great composer.