Formation of performance on string-plucked instruments in Kharkiv (based on periodicals of the mid-XIX — early XX centuries)

The purpose of this article is to learn the chronology introduction in musical-cultural way life Kharkiv Western European and Eastern stringed instruments (zither, guitar, mandolin, balalaika, domra). study aimed at a more active facts use string-plucked into scientific circulation.
 methodology for writing combination comparative, cultural historical, musicological approaches methods.
 result research demonstration activities musicians-tourers, who were performers teachers play on instruments. concert activity amateur bands was analyzed. mass implementation ensembles orchestras guitarists — mandolinists balalaika players early XX century noted. Affinity formation such with emphasized. evolution development performance largest center Slobozhanshchyna traced. number names musicians tourers local performers, teachers, heads visiting professional groups late XIX centuries entered circulation. factors distribution popularization territory Influence zither, mandolin instillation consolidation amateurs and, subsequently, first professionals’ interest national folk revealed. increase popularity among various social strata society apprenticeships, students, workers industries, intelligent environment indicated. mainly charitable repertoire highlighted.
 novelty. For time, touring playing these similar highlighted analyzed according chronology, affinity principles compositions collectives ones defined.
 practical significance article. results can be used lecture courses history instrumental performance, Slobozhanshchyna, intercultural relations field musical art.