Innovative Features of the String Quartet by Composer Oydin Abdullaeva and Its Role in the Evolution of the Genre

This article explores the distinctive features of the string quartet (1998) by Uzbek composer Oydin Abdullaeva and its contribution to the development of the quartet genre. The study examines the reinterpretation of structural principles, including movement functions, modal organization, and ensemble interaction, with particular emphasis on the dramaturgical role of the cello.

The analysis highlights the synthesis of national musical elements, especially maqom-related intonations, with Western polyphonic techniques. It also reveals the combination of improvisatory thinking with compositional logic, reflected in thematic development and formal flexibility.

The quartet is shown to expand the expressive potential of the genre and represents a notable contribution to contemporary Uzbek chamber music.