About the interaction of folklore and composer's creativity (on the example of works for Ossetian harmonica 1920-1960th years)

The author examines the new aspects of the relationship of professional and folk music on the basis of the analysis of musical works for the Ossetian harmonica created in 1920-1960th years. In the article the peculiarities of development of the Ossetian composer school are revealed, for which the creation of national character works is one of the major priorities. The author shows the artistic value of the Ossetian harmonica in the development of national musical culture, provides information about the wide popularity of the instrument in Ossetia since the second half of the XIX century. Decision of using the harmonica by Ossetian composers, creation for it the first concert compositions is considered from two positions: firstly, in line with a perspective of composer refraction of national folklore, and secondly, through a process of academization of the instrument. It is concluded that now the Ossetian harmonica is not only the popular national, but also an academic and professional instrument.