“Muqimi” a musical drama by Tokhtasin Jalilov and Georgy Mushel

This article is devoted to the process of formation and development of Uzbek musical drama theater art. It discusses the musical drama "Muqimi", written by the People's Artist of Uzbekistan, bastakor Tokhtasin Jalilov, and the Honored Artist of Uzbekistan, composer Georgy Mushel. It is noted that “Bayot”, “Iraq” and “Navo” are used to depict the spiritual world of the characters in this stage work. Additionally, therma, lapar, ritual songs, yalla, and dance tunes are used to illuminate the domestic scenes. The tragedy and inner feelings of the leading actors are vividly depicted in songs such as "Kor'sutsimagay", “Oshkor olgay sirim”, and “Kokand Ushshoggi”. Poems by Muqimi, such as “Navbahor”, “Ul kun janon”, “Zoru shaydo aylading”, “O, chehrasi tobonim” and “Muncha ham”, were used in the drama. In particular, the performed works will be considered.