The dissertation examines intertextuality in Arno Babajanian_s Violin Concerto in A Minor. The aim is to reveal connections to Armenian folk traditions and selected works by Armenian and Western composers. Based Kiana Shafiei's framework idea , the research employs practice-led design method illustrate how intertextual components influence our perception through musical analysis and reflective performance. It investigates three primary objectives: examining the essence of intertextuality in music, recognising such connections in Babajanian_s concerto, and comprehending how to implement this in the performance. The analysis focusses on rhythm, melody, harmony, and stylistic characteristics that embody national identity with broader creative tendencies. The results indicate that intertextual knowledge enhances interpretive options, facilitating more nuanced and expressive performances. This study prompts a reevaluation of the concerto's artistic value and adds to the broader revival of o.....

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