PIANO ART IN THE MATERIALS OF MUZYKA JOURNAL OF THE 1991S AND 1999S

Abstract

The article analyzes publications dedicated to piano art that appeared in the journal Muzyka during the years 1991– 1999. Relevant materials have been systematized, and little-studied or forgotten facts from the history of Ukrainian piano art during this period have been introduced into scholarly circulation. The article also traces their connection with contemporary trends in the development of national musical culture. The aim of the article is to provide a comprehensive analysis of materials related to piano art published in the Ukrainian journal Muzyka between 1991 and 1999. The research seeks to identify the main thematic directions of piano-related issues, evaluate the significance of individual publications for Ukrainian musicology, and determine the role of the journal as a source for preserving and promoting the national piano heritage amid the socio-cultural transformations of the early years of Ukraine’s independence. The methodology involves an interdisciplinary approach combining historical-cultural, source-based, and content analysis. The complete body of piano-related publications from Muzyka during the specified period has been examined using the biographical method, comparative analysis, and elements of the narrative approach. Several key thematic categories are identified: biographical publications, concert reviews, and competition overviews. Scientific novelty. This is the first attempt to systematize and analytically comprehend piano-related publications in Muzyka from 1991 to 1999 as a single coherent phenomenon. Little-known facts about the work of notable Ukrainian pianists have been uncovered, and the influence of contemporary competitions on the development of the Ukrainian piano school has been assessed. The journal’s role as a powerful communicative resource for the professional community is substantiated, showing that it not only recorded events but also shaped evaluations and performance benchmarks. Conclusions. Piano-related content in Muzyka from 1991 to 1999 covers a wide range of issues–from honoring the memory of prominent artists to the contemporary competition movement. The publication served as a platform for scholarly discourse, the preservation of musical heritage, and support for young talents. The summarized materials confirm the high level of intellectual and artistic potential of the Ukrainian piano school and the relevance of the studied topic for modern scholarship and cultural policy. This research may be valuable for musicologists, performing pianists, educators, cultural scholars, and researchers of Ukrainian music periodicals.