Musicology Annotation << Back «The theme of joy» in the creation of Sofi a Gubaidulina: the question of religious software in instrumental works of the composer (for example Sonata «Rejoice!») Olga A. Moskvina The article reveals one aspect of the concept of «religious idea» in the work of Sofi a Gubaidulina (for example, the Sonata for Violin and Cello «Rejoice»). The time in question – the beginning of 80-ies of XX century – almost a decade separated from the «religious boom» in the Soviet and post-Soviet space, which will happen at the end of the 80s-90s, and which is called «a new sanctifi cation». This allows us to consider Gubaidulina work is not something that would be outside the context of «sacra nova», but in many ways parallel to it (and anticipating). The research focuses on the phenomenon of «threads of joy» in the works of the composer, which is treated in accordance with denominational (Orthodox) reading. The emphasis is on a double sonata genre, which allows you to «plot» to interpret the pages of Scripture. In addition, the dual nature of the genre works: Sonata and instrumental mass – «multiplies» sacred nature of the work. Analyzed in detail one of the leading methods of Gubaidulina in the creation of religious «scenes» – a sacred metaphor. Its multi-level hierarchy and allows the composer the apparent plot specifi cs remain within the «high» of a generalized software. Keywords: Gubaidulina; double sonata; Instrumental Mass; Religious software; sacred metaphor. Contacts: E-mail: nngk.concerto@yandex.ru Pp. 18-27.