The influence of Kazakh folklore on the development of violin performance in Kazakhstan

The purpose of this monograph is to promote Kazakh violin repertoire by focusing on the influence of Kazakh folklore on the development of violin performance in Kazakhstan in the beginning of the twentieth century. The monograph will include a brief discussion of the history of Kazakhstan, a historical background of folk music and its importance to the development of violin performance in Kazakhstan, a discussion of Kazakh folk strings instruments in relation to violin performance in Kazakhstan, and discussion of selected violin works by Kazakh composers with strong folk influences. A catalogue of violin works of Kazakhstan that use folkloric material will be provided as well. In my study I will rely on available sources, including books, articles, dissertations, reviews, recordings, visual materials and musical scores. I hope my monograph will help to introduce, promote and give a better understanding of Kazakh violin repertoire to English-speaking scholars and musicians.