PhD in Art History, Konul Ahmadova-Yusifova, has donated books titled "Comedy in Azerbaijani Music" and "Comedy in Instrumental Music" to the Presidential Library's collection.

The monograph "Comedy in Azerbaijani Music" is primarily dedicated to the analysis of comedic elements within Azerbaijani music. The book focuses on vocal and musical-theatrical works, examining how composers utilize musical tools to create humorous effects. It also explains the historical and cultural contexts behind the formation and development of comedic genres. Various forms and expressive means of comedy in the works of the renowned composer U. Hajibeyli and other prominent composers are explored, clarifying their essence. This monograph serves as a valuable resource for musicologists, performers, and readers interested in Azerbaijani music.

The monograph titled "Comedy in Instrumental Music" is dedicated to the study of traditional and contemporary expressive means that create humor in the instrumental music of various periods and styles. The book places particular emphasis on the roles of historical, genre, and cultural contexts. It examines the structural, melodic, rhythmic, timbral, and dynamic characteristics of comedy, highlighting its ability to reflect social and cultural processes. This publication is intended for musicologists, performers, and readers interested in exploring the interaction between music and comedic art.

The donated publications enrich the Presidential Library’s collection and create new opportunities for the study of Azerbaijan's musical heritage.