KYRGYZ CHORAL ART AND THE WORK OF CONDUCTOR-CHOIRMASTER GULBARA MAMATOVA

<jats:p>The article examines the development of Kyrgyz choral art through the prism of creative, pedagogical, scientific and methodological activities of the conductor-choirmaster, professor, Kyrgyz National Artist Gulbar Mamatov. Special attention is paid to her role as the first female conductor in the history of Kyrgyz professional choral art and the importance of her work in the formation of the national choral school. Based on historical, biographical and analytical approaches, the main stages of G. Mamatova's life and professional career, her conducting and choirmaster practice, concert and performing activities, as well as her contribution to the development of musical and pedagogical education are revealed. The article analyzes the author's choral works, arrangements and arrangements for the choir, as well as scientific works devoted to the problems of choral performance and methods of working with choral groups. A special place is given to the consideration of educational and methodological publications by G. Mamatova, including monographs, textbooks on solfeggio and choral music programs for secondary schools, which played an important role in the formation and development of choral education in Kyrgyzstan. The conclusion is made about the significant influence of Gulbara Mamatova's creative, scientific and pedagogical heritage on the current state of Kyrgyz choral art and the prospects for its further development.</jats:p>