Musical symbolism by Alexander Glazunov

The article deals with the work of the composer A.K. Glazunov in a relatively new paradigm. In this regard, the author resorted to biographical, musicological methods of research, as well as to system analysis. On the example of his work "Salome", the composer's contribution to the world of symbolism, popular in the late 19th - early 20th centuries, is considered. The Dance of Salome, written for Ida Rubenstein and performed by her in defiance of censorship restrictions, is a prime example of the innovative art of the time. Other outstanding artists of that time also worked on the production - Meyerhold, Bakst, Fokin. The article studies the role of exotic music in the work of A.K. Glazunov. Research findings: A.K. Glazunov created a magnificent symbolist work in the spirit of the advanced ideas of his time, revealing new facets of his talent. In the work of A.K. Glazunov's "Salome" is not the only "exotic" work, there were several more, including "Spanish Serenade" (1888), "Oriental Dream" (1888), "Oriental Tale" from the string quartet "Five Novels" (1886) , "Oriental Dance" from ballet scenes (1904), "Bacchanalia" from the opera "Raymonda" (1898), Oriental Rhapsody (1889), Oriental Suite (1895) and the song "Oriental Romance" in addition to an excerpt from "Seasons", used in "Cleopatra".