Armenia and Yakutia Intercultural Communications: Composer Grant Grigoryan

Abstract

The article is devoted to the work of the composer Grant Grigoryan (1919–1962), which is considered in the context of the intercultural communication problem. This is the first time this problem has been stated. The relevance of the problem is associated with the importance of the composer’s personality and his significant role in the musical culture of Yakutia. The features of the work of Grant Grigoryan, which were developed in the international cultural environment of the Soviet Union, are described. The article analyzes the creative activity of Grant Grigoryan in Yakutia in 1953–1962 and shows the process of his development as a composer, which took place in various regions of the country - from the Caucasus, the Far East to the Arctic. It was concluded that Grant Grigoryan, prior to his arrival in our northern republic, was an established composer with a significant creative background. Among his assets there were works written by him in various genres. Another conclusion of the study is the conclusion about the high degree of tolerance and intercultural competence of this composer, which allowed him to deeply and organically comprehend the foundations and distinctive features of Yakut music, the music of the indigenous peoples of Yakutia and make a fundamental contribution to the development of the musical culture of our Republic. He created classical works of Yakut music, which were widely recognized by the people. The work of Grant Grigoryan is an example of highly effective intercultural communication.