Musicology Annotation << Back Simphonietta on Russian Themes by I.M. Krassilnikov: Towards the Problem of Interaction Between Folklore and Professional Art Belik P.A. The author of the article considers the principles and methods of the composer’s work with folklore patterns under the conditions of invariant qualities of the symphonic genre. Conscientious and purposeful using of Russian folklore songs of Ryazan region by I.M. Krassilnikov in the regularities of the dramaturgy of sonata-symphonic cycle help forward the realization of the optimistic conception of the work. Key words: Krassilnikov, musical dramaturgy, musical images, theme, concept, orchestral polyphony. E-mail: belikpa@mail.ru