The role of concert organizations in the formation of regional and national identities

Abstract

Introduction. The article analyzes the role of concert organizations and creative groups (musical, choreographic, vocal and instrumental, pop, etc.) in the formation of regional and national identities. This perspective, while seemingly insignificant for socio-political development, nevertheless allows us to understand and identify the untapped resources of these processes.
The materials and methods. An analysis of statutory regulations and a content analysis of official legal documents underpin the methodological approaches of the study, which was conducted over the past two years (2024–2025).
The results of the research. The research revealed that ideological levers in concert and artistic activities are practically unused in institutions and groups in the North Caucasus; they are not provided for in internal documents (charters) or organizational regulations. Groups with a titular ethnocultural focus predominate in the republics. Certain population groups, ranked second or third on the demographic map of the republics, are not represented in the artistic professional or amateur spheres. Artistic ties between the republics are weak, which does not contribute to the national identity. Symphonic art is most often represented by international examples, while performances of music by local composers in many republics are limited to isolated concerts. Overall, concert institutions fail to utilize the rich resource inherent in concert and artistic activities for the important work of shaping and preserving regional and national identities.
Discussion and conclusion. The article concludes with recommendations addressed to various government agencies aimed at fostering a sense of belonging to identical culture and national culture as a whole.