FIGURAL WORLD OF CHORAL WORKS BY THE UZBEKISTAN COMPOSERS IN THE 21ST CENTURY

This article analyzes the figural world of choral works by the Uzbek composers created in the first decades of the 21^st century. Using the compositions from various choral genres, the use of several figurative spheres is examined. Particular attention is given to the works of renowned Uzbek composers R.Abdullaev, M.Bafoev, H. Rakhimov, and F. Yanov-Yanovsky, as well as the new works by young composers A. Abdugapparov and S. Mukhamedov.

Objective: To identify and classify the figurative spheres of choral works by Uzbek composers of the 21^st century, analyze the thematic range of contemporary choral music, and identify new trends in the selection of figurative spheres.

Methods:historical and typological methods, figurative-semantic approach, systemic review method.

Results: The main figurative spheres of choral works created in Uzbekistan in the first decades of the 21^st century were identified. The leading theme among these was spirituality. The figural palette of choral works is also complemented by festive and patriotic compositions, dedications to cities, primarily Tashkent, and works with tragic imagery that respond to contemporary historical events.

Scientific Novelty: This is the first attempt to examine and systematize the most recent choral works by Uzbek composers by the types of imagery they employ.

Practical Application: The article's key findings can be applied in performance and teaching practice.