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Ensemble Maraghi
2008
Leader and conductor of the Ensemble Maraghi Giovanni Di Zorzi is at the same time musician, ethnomusicologist (PhD) and Ethnomusicology teacher. His main research areas are the Ottoman, Iranian and Centro Asiatic traditions of classical (Sanat) and Sufi music. His activities take him to alternate a performing and teaching musical life (ney flute player), with field research, scientific writing, and artistic direction of different festivals.
Composition of Ensemble Maraghi
Francesco Clera: drums a cornice bendir, drums a calice zarb
Giovanni Di Zorzi: flute ney, voice, conductor
Carlo Presotto: voice recitative
Sepideh Raissadat: voice
Ra'na Shieh: violin, kamancha
Giovanni Tufano: lute a manico corto 'ud, drums bendir and def
- August 08, Début of the new-born Ensemble Maraghi in Perugia, Palazzo Penna, concert in the Festival del Mediterraneo, by Enrico Bindocci and Antonello Lamanna.
- October 26, Palermo, San Francesco Church.
- November 26. Recordings, conference and concert at the “Casa della Musica” di Trieste.
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Hussain Al Adhamy
Hussain Bin Isma'el Bin Saleh Bin Rahim Al Obaidi Alaadhamy, born on 8th of September 1952 in Baghdad, Adhameya City, which consider an important center of Iraqi heritage, from a family practicing that heritage in religious and life without professionalism.
Athletic and international trainer in Romanian and freestyle wrestling, and Iraq champion for 5 years.
He holds a Higher Diploma in music and singing, Bachelor's degree and Master Degree of Music science in the Eastern and Western music from the University of Baghdad.
Director of the Artists in the Iraqi Maqam of Iraqi Musical heritage ensemble - teacher of Iraqi Maqam and music at the Institute and the College of Baghdad – Dean Assistance more than once, and then dean of the Music Institute in Baghdad – Director of Iraqi Maqam House and head of the advisory board - the secretary of the Iraqi National Committee of Music- a member of the Supreme Advisory Committee of music and singing in Iraq - a member of the French Society of Composers, Authors.
He sang the Iraqi Maqam in more than seventy countries, and won medals, awards and certificates of appreciation from the art festivals and conferences for more than thirty-five years of experience.
He Won a major innovation award in Iraq in 1999 - and was given the title of artistic from the Ministry of Culture of Iraq (Iraqi Maqam ambassador) in 2003 - Member of the teachers union in Iraq.
He won (A Masterpiece) international award of the UNESCO on 2003 on the singing, research and analysis of all of Iraq.
He gave many lectures on the Iraqi Maqam and music at the international conferences, Arab and foreign universities and art institutions, including: The Arab World Institute in Paris - the Higher Institute of Music in Tunis - Faculty of Music Education in Cairo- Yarmouk University in Jordan- University of Jordan- University of Fez, Morocco -Harvard University in Boston- George Town University in Washington - one of the institutions of art in New York - and now a singing teacher and expert at the National Institute of Music at the King Hussein institution in Jordan.
A singer, author and researcher, and has seven printed books in music and singing, and more than this number manuscript.
I have a number of CD albums with my musical singing in the Iraqi Maqam in Europe and other countries.
His name and biography was inserted in the Guinness Book of twentieth century stars in Iraq.
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Pirmatova Nodira
Born in 1976, November 19 in Syrdarya District, Okatinsky Rayon, Uzbekistan.
In 1991-1995, received her education in ‘Traditional Vocal’ in Sodirxon Hofiz Music College from such masters like Barno Iskhakova, Inomzhon Iskhakov, Saudulla Ubaydullayev, and Zhurabek Nabiyev.
In 1995-1999, completed her education the class of vocal in ‘Traditional Performing Arts’ Department of Uzbekistan State Conservatory.
In 2001-2003, Master’s Degree on ‘Traditional performing Arts’ of Abdulla Kodiriy Tashkent State Institute of Culture.
In 2003, Senior Teacher of ‘Traditional Performing Arts’ Department.
Among her masters (ustazes) there were:
Xalima Nosirova,
Saodat Kobulova,
Kommuna Ismoilova,
Turgun Alimatov,
Fattoxxon Mamadliye,
Orifxon Xotamov,
Matnazar Xudoynazarov,
Rifatilla Kosimov,
Mashrab Ermatov.
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Omar Sarmini
Date and place of birth: Aleppo 20/03/1962
Info@omar-sarmini.com
www.omar-sarmini.com
Artistic Experience
Years of experience : More than 35 years
Style of performance : Traditional music
Places of performance : Theater
Awards : Many awards in the festivals in the Arabic and international countries
ENSEMBLE
Names of performers : Badr eddin bouchi, kanon
Mohamed yahya hamami, nai
Talat sakoutoi, oud
Abdulkader makansi, ruk
SPOKEN LANGUAGES
Uzbek : NO
Russian : NO
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Vasumathi Badrinathan
Dr Vasumathi Badrinathan is an eminent Indian vocalist, performing in the Carnatic music tradition. A performing artiste of rare sensitivity and versatility is Vasumathi Badrinathan. Vasumathi combines a fine blend of tradition and creativity in her singing style. Coming from a family with an intense musical background, Vasumathi was initiated into this art at a very young age by her mother late Padma Seshadri, who was herself an accomplished singer. She subsequently trained with the renowned guru T. R. Balamani.
Vasumathi has now been performing for over two decades and tours extensively in Europe, Asia Pacific & African countries and present her vocal concerts in some of the prestigious national and international festivals like Fes Festival of World Sacred Music, French Touch Festival, Tamil New Year Festival in Reunion Island, Chennai Music Festival etc. Apart from concerts, Dr. Vasumathi Badrinathan is also a thinking musician, involved in several research projects like “Music of the Mystics” - the musical values of the Divya Prabandam poetry of the 5-13th Century, “Stree Gaanam” – women composers in Carnatic Music, “Padams & Javalis” – Love lyrics in Music to name a few. Vasumathi has also produced and presented several culture-based features, talk-shows, panel discussions for the radio and television.
For her contribution to the field of art, Vasumathi has been awarded several titles including “Sur-Mani”, “Singara Mani”, “Padma Kalasagar” & “Padma Bharati”. A fellowship recipient of Government of India, Vasumathi was awarded a grant by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India for a special production “Stree Gaanam” – a multi-media production on women composers in Carnatic Music. A graded artiste of the All India Radio and an empanelled artiste of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Vasumathi has been featured in several national and International televisions, and radio stations like TV5, Al Maghrebia, Tele Suisse Romande, Netherlands Radio, Radio France Internationale, CNBC, NDTV, TNT Television Paris, Jaya TV, Vijay TV, to name a few.
With 4 unique music albums (Swar Dhwani, Tamilmarai Isai, Nayaka & Tamil Padams), Vasumathi has also collaborated with a French Jazz musician to bring out an album and besides collaborates with North Indian music as well to produce a unique concert showcasing both genres of music.
Dr. Vasumathi Badrinathan is also a talented dancer of Bharata Natyam (Indian classical dance) with several years of performing experience. Vasumathi’s institute - SuviBadra Institute of Indian Art & Culture is dedicated to enhance and improve the awareness of Indian art and culture.
Dr. Vasumathi Badrinathan writes articles in the area of classical music and dance and has to her credit over 300 articles. A PhD in Applied Linguistics from University Lille 3 France, Vasumathi is fluent in English, French, and several Indian languages.
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Aicha Redouane
Born in the Moroccan Middle Atlas and living with her family in France since her very young age, Aicha Redouane has experienced several musical styles such as Berber music, jazz-blues, occidental, Arabic maqâm song ... that marked her atypical career path.
At the end of the eighties, she abandons architecture and her search for authenticity leads her to fully concentrate on the Near Eastern Maqam musical tradition. She worked with different musicians but one major event determined her specialisation in the art of Arab singing, poetry, composition and improvisation, this is her encounter with Habib Yammine, the Lebanese percussionist and ethnomusicologist. It is also as a self-taught artist that Aicha chiselled her formation as a singer and a qanun / table zither player.
The French Ministry of Culture grants her a scholar ship for her musical research.
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ANGAM AL RAFİDAİN ensemble
Angam Al Rafidain ensemble is one of groups that singing Al makam (the Iraqi heritage singing) and the other form that comes form it.
It was found in 1996 at the Iraqi makam house . It consist of four traditional players that is the old criteria or fashion for the Baghdadi Chalgi :-
They are :
1. Geoza (the traditional violin )
2. Al santur
3. Al rik
4. The percussion (Tabla)
Angam Al Rafidain ensemble participates in many festivals in and out side Iraq .
Some of them are :
The conference of Arabic music in Algeria2001
The festival of peace for the spiritual Music 2006
UNESCO celebration in Paris 2007
Many parties in USA, Holland, Germany and Swiss
The members of the ensemble are:
1 - Taha Gareeb Al–Alak
2 - Sabah H. Ghali
3 - Kais A. R. Mahdi
4 - Mohammad Khalil Salih
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Was born in Meknes in 1955.
In his young age discovered the beauty of music for the first with the help of Zaouras Sufi songs and learned the Arab-Andalusian rhythms and modes. He enters the Music Academy in Meknes where they teach music in traditional master-apprentice method.
Awards and honorary titles:
Bachelor Degree in Philosophy (June 1978).
Methodology Diploma of Teachers’ Training Centre (Rabat, June 1979)
First Award of Andalusia Music in Fez Conservatory (1979)
Violin player. Conductor of Andalusia music.
In 1979-1997, philosophy teacher at school.
Since 1997 till present – Inspector of secondary schools on music education in Ministry of Education.
Since 1983, teacher of Andalusia music at Meknes Conservatory.
After successful performances at the numerous festivals he has established his own ‘Nahdate Al Moussica Al Andaloussia Orchestra.’
Members of Nahdi Ensemble:
- TAOUFİK HIMMICHE – violin player and conductor
- ABDERRAHIM HIMMICHE – singer
- MOHAMMED DOUIR – lute player
- ANAS LAMHAMEDI – percussion
- AZIZ NAJDAOUI – rubab
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Mozafar Shafiei
He was born in 1954 in Kashan, Iran. His father was his first mentor and encouraged him to sing. He taught him the basics of Iranian Radif (repertoire-model). In 1972 he would go to master Ismail Mehrtash music foundation named [Jameeh Barbod] and took many lessons from him.
In 1981 mr.Shafiei continued his studies with Ostad Mohammad Reza Shajarian, the famous singer at the time. He learned from him all of Iranian vocal art and different style of Radif and performed it with his wonderful voice.
Mr.Shafiei`s activities in music domain is teaching the students in particular. He participated in many concerts in Iran and other countries like Italy, France, Suise, Turkey.
He is a member of Board of directors of traditional vocalists section in the house of Iranian music.
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Ayshamgul Muhammad
Date of birth：30.11.70
Education and qualifications
1992-1996 Shinjiang Institute of Art， Music Faculty，China
1996-2000 A teacher of Uyghur traditional folk songs
2000-2002 Master of Arts course student at the Uzbekistan State Conservatory，M。A。degree
2002-2007 A senior teacher of the SHinjiang Institute of Art
2008- An Assistant-probotiner at the Uzbekistan State Conservatory
Languages
Uyghur，Uzbek，Chinese，Kazak，Japanese and English
Records of songs
1- Uyghur Classical songs， three CD albums，
2- The 21-of December The winner of the first prize at the Chinese International Music Festival
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Elchin Hashimov
Elchin Hashimov graduated from A.Zeynally Baku Music College in 1992 and the class of tar of National Music Instruments Faculty of the Baku Music Academy in 1997.
He starts his working career as a teacher of Baku Musci College. Presently, he also works at the Azerbaijan State Music Conservatory.
Since 1999, he’s been employed by the Symphonic Orchestra of the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre.
He demonstrates high level of professionalism in such performances like ‘Leyli and Majnun,’ ‘Ashig Garib,’ ‘Gelin Gayasy,’ ‘Shah Ismayil’ operas and in solo party of Niyazi’s ‘Rast’ ballet.
E.Hashimov has a very active concert activity in composition of the Mugam trios including such Mugam masters like People’s Artists Mansum Ibrahimov, Nazaket Teymurova, Aygun Bayramova and others.
As a skillful master of playing tar he successfully represents national music arts in many countries of the world, such as USA, France, Germany, Great Britain, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Holland, Iran, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine and others.
In 2007, he was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Azerbaijan Republic.
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Aygün Bayramova
A.Bayramova completed her studies in the class of a prominent singer Sh.Alekberova at the A.Zeynally Baku Music College in 1989. In 1995, she graduated from the U.Hajibeyli Azerbaijan State Conservatory. In 1989, she was soloist in the Mugam Theatre. Due to her beautiful voice timbre and vocal culture, she is considered a great performer of Azerbaijan national songs, Mugams and modern songs. Since 2003, she is soloist of the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre. She brilliantly performed title roles in numerous Mugam operas, such as Leyli in "Leyli and Majnun", Singer in "Natavan", Khanende Girl in "Koroghlu", and Shahsenem in "Ashig Garib". As one of the talented representatives of the art of Mugam, A.Bayramova skillfully represented national music in numerous foreign countries and was highly appreciated. In 2005 she was awarded the title of People’s Artists. She is President Scholar since 2006.
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Elnur Ahmedov
Elnur Ahmedov graduated from A.Zeynally Baku Music College in 1994 and completed his studies in 1998 and 2000 in class of kemancha of National Music Instruments Department of the Baku Music Academy and respectively received bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He started his working career with the Symphonic Orchestra of the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre in 2001. Presently, he is the orchestra artist of high degree. He assists the soloists in ‘Leyli and Majnun’ and ‘Ashig Garib’ operas with high professionalism. As a well-known master of kemancha E.Ahmedov also performs in the Mugam trios together with prominent masters like Mansum Ibrahimov, Aygun Bayramova, Gulyaz Mammadova and others. Despite of his young age in the recent years he is a teacher of the Azerbaijan National Conservatory and the Music College at the National Conservatory. E.Ahmedov successfully represented Azerbaijan national music and the art of Mugam in many countries, such as USA, Great Britain, France, Germany. Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Iran, Turkey and others. In 2007, he was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Azerbaijan Republic.
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Mansum Ibrahimov
M.Ibrahimov graduated from Baku Music College and Azerbaijan State Arts Institute. In 1985, he works at the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre. Although he made his debut with secondary roles, presently Mansum Ibrahimov masterfully performs title roles in most of performances, such as Majnun in ‘Leyli and Majnun,’ Garib in ‘Ashig Garib.’ Jamal in ‘Gelin Gayasy,’ Azan Singer in ‘Sevil’. In 2003, he performs the role of Khanende in ‘Natavan’ opera. Along with his opera career Mansum Ibrahimov is also a brilliant performer of national songs and Mugams as well as of the songs by modern composers. He regularly participates at the state concerts and anniversaries. He praiseworthily represented the art of Azerbaijan Mugam on the stages of such countries like Iran, Turkey, Iraq, France, Luxembourg, Greece, Cyprus, USA and Canada. Mansum Ibrahimov is also involved in pedagogical activity. He spends great efforts in bringing up young masters of Mugam in Azerbaijan National Conservatory and its Music College. His alumnis already participate successfully at national music contests. Mansum Ibrahimov was awarded the title of Honored Artists in 1998 and People’s Artist in 2005. President Scholar.
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Alim Gasymov
Was born in 1957.
In 1978-1982, got his education at Asef Zeynally Music College. In 1982-1989, completed his education in M.A.Aliyev Azerbaijan State Institute of Arts. In 1988, received his first award at Samarqand International Festival. Since then, started to perform and promote the art of Mugam worldwide. His professional career is rich of numerous concerts given in various countries, such as USA, France, Germany, Switzerland, Iran and many others. In 1999, in Aachen, Germany, Alim Gasymov received UNESCO Music Award. In the same year he records the compact disc named ‘Deep ocean love’ which was highly popular in Europe and also presented the UNESCO documentary film about him. In 1993, was awarded the title of People’s Artist of Azerbaijan Republic. In the same year, in Paris and in the next year of 1994 – in Houston he was awarded with gold medal. During the period of 1989-2001 Alim Gasymov publishes over 10 compact disks. In 1999, he wins 1st Prize of Samarqand International Festival. Within the framework of partnership with the Aghakhan Fund, the presentation of another documentary film about him and his new compact disk takes place in America. Presently, he is participant of the ‘Silk Road’ Project initiated by the prominent cello player Yo Yo Ma, and member of ‘The Silk Road Ensemble’ consisting of the leading musicians of the world. Since 1989, he is a soloist of Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre. On the opera stage he has performed roles of Majnun and Ashig Garib. He’s given solo concerts on the stages of Heydar Aliyev Palace and Philarmony in Baku Teacher and Docent of A.Zeynally Music College.
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Aghakhan Abdullayev
Aghakhan Abdullayev was born in Baku in 1950. He graduated from his secondary school in 1968. In 1969-1973, he educated in A.Zeynally Music College. In 1973, Mugam teacher at Abilov Culture House, Baku. In 1977, Mugam teacher at A.Zeynally Music College. Concert career started in 1975 on the stage of State Philarmony. Gave concerts in Russia, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, USA, Canada, Germany, Holland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, France, Australia, India, Iraq, Tunis, Turkey, Iran and many others. In 1992, was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Azerbaijan Republic and in 1998 – People’s Artist of Azerbaijan Republic. President Scholar. In 2000, for his pedagogical activity was awarded the Honorary Diploma of Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan Republic. In 2001, laureate of ‘Simurg’ Award of National Award Fund. In 2002, laureate of ‘Humay’ National Award. In 2003, laureate of ‘Live on, Azerbaijan’ Award.
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Ismayil Hamidov
I.Hamidov graduated from A.Zeynally Music College in 1985. After this he taught at the same College, as well as at the Culture House of Hovsan District. He participated at numerous state concerts. He accompanied on tar for such prominent masters like People’s Artists Aghakhan Abdullayev, Sakina Ismayilova, Melekhanym Eyyubova, Alim Gasymov, Aygun Bayramova, Mansum Ibrahimov and others. I.Hamidov successfully represented Azerbaijan music arts in many foreign countries, such as Egypt, France, Austria, USA, United Arab Emirates, Russia, Korea, Turkey, Iran and others where he performed at the Days Of Culture. Presently he is a soloist of the ‘Jangi’ Pop-Folklore Ensemble. Member of ‘Rast’ Pop Ensemble. In 2008 I.Hamidov was awarded the title of Honored Artist.
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Nuriyye Hüseynova
Was born in 1969. Soloist of the Ancient Music Instruments at the Azerbaijan State Museum of Musical Culture. After graduating from the Bülbül Vocational Music School N.Hüseynova completed her studies in professional Mugam at Azerbaijan State Conservatory. She thought in A.Zeynally Music College and No 8 Music School. Since 1994, she is a teacher of the Bülbül Vocational Music School. At the same time, she teaches at the Azerbaijan State Culture and Arts University. N.Hüseynova participated in numerous state events with her ensemble. In 2002, she successfully represented Azerbaijan music arts in the UNESCO concert program in Paris and Strasbourg, France. UNESCO has recorded a special compact disk dedicated to this ensemble. In 2005, together with her ensemble she gave brilliant performances on ‘The Voices From Our Hearts’ Festival in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, and in ‘The Week of Culture of Islamic Countries’ in Istanbul, Turkey. In 2007 she was awarded the title of Honored Artist.
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Valeh Alekberov
Valeh Alekberov was born in Baku in 1950. He received his education in A.Zeynally Music College in 1970-1979 from prominent tar-players Bahram Mansurov and Ahmed Bakikhanov. In 2007, he completed his studies in tar-playing in Azerbaijan National Conservatory. He gave concerts in a number of foreign countries.
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Munis Sharifov
Munis Mahammad Sharifov was born in 1962. M.Sharifov completes his studies in A.Zeynally Music College in 1977 and in Azerbaijan State Conservatory in 1986. Since 1990, he is a teacher of Baku Music Academy. At the same time, he is employed at the Science Laboratory on Restoration of Ancient Music Instruments at the Baku Music Academy. M.Sharifov has performed in number of state concerts in composition of orchestra. In 2002, he successfully represented Azerbaijan music arts in the concert programs in Paris and Strasbourg, arranged by UNESCO. The music of the ensemble was recorded to a compact disk by UNESCO. UNESCO has recorded a special compact disk dedicated to this ensemble. In 2005, together with the ensemble he has given brilliant performances on ‘The Voices From Our Hearts’ Festival in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, and in ‘The Week of Culture of Islamic Countries’ in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Sakina Ismayilova
Was born in 1956.
S.Ismayilova graduated from A.Zeynally Baku Music School and Azerbaijan State Institute of Arts. In 1980, soloist of Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre. Performs title roles in majority of Mugam operas, such as Leyli in ‘Leyli and Majnun,’ Asli in ‘Asli and Kerem,’ Gulbahar in ‘Gelin Gayasy,’ Shahsenem in ‘Ashig Garib’ and others. As an irreplaceable performer of folk songs and Mugams Sakina Ismayilova represented on higher level the Azerbaijan art of Mugam music in numerous countries, such as Iran, Turkey, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Japan, India, Austria, Germany, Holland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Hungary, Luxembourg, USA and many others. For the first time in history Sakina Ismayilova has established a women Mugam trio and successfully performed in many countries of the world in recent years. As an experienced master of Mugam music she was always invited to the state events and anniversaries as well as gave solo concerts in Heydar Aliyev Palace and Azerbaijan State Philarmony. Sakina Ismayilova is a teacher of Azerbaijan University of Culture and Arts and Azerbaijan National Conservatory. Presently, her students perform successfully in various music ensembles and gain popularity. People’s Artist.
President Scholar.
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Faxreddin Dadashov
F.Dadashov graduated from Bülbül Vocational Music School in 1972 and the class of kemancha at the U.Hajibeyli Azerbaijan State Conservatory. Since 1966 till present he is a concert master of A.Bakikhanov National Music Instruments Orchestra at the Azerbaijan Television and Radio. His compact disks were published in several countries, such as Holland, France, Germany, Italy and Canada. Laureate of international festivals held in France in 1988 and 1998. F.Dadashov made concert tours in almost 50 countries of the world, including Canada, USA, Nicaragua, Cuba, Brasil, Mexico, Great Britain, Germany, France, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Norway, Austria, Thailand, Taiwan, India, Morocco and others. He is a soloist in J.Garyagdy Mugam Trio and Docent of the Azerbaijan National Conservatory. In 2000, he was awarded the title of Honored Artists and in 2005 – People’s Artist of Azerbaijan Republic.
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Möhlet Müslümov
Was born in 1954. M.Müslümov graduated from National Music Instruments Faculty of the Hajibeyov Azerbaijan State Conservatory with specialty of tar-player.
In 1975 he was soloist in the S.Rustamov Orchestra of National Music Instruments, in 1988 – soloist in J.Garyagdy Mugam Trio of the M.Maghomayev Azerbaijan State Philarmony, in 1988 – Senior Teacher of the Azerbaijan State Conservatory. Presently, he is Docent of Mugam Chair at the Azerbaijan National Conservatory. He is Art Director of the A.Bakikhanov National Music Instruments Orchestra of the State Television and Radio JSC.
M.Müslümov represents Azerbaijan national music during a long period of time with great skills and mastership. His performances on various international festivals were extremely successful. M.Müslümov was highly appreciated as performer of Azerbaijan music in Turkey, Russia, France, USA, Canada, Great Britain, Italy, Scotland, Belgium, Hungary, Thailand, Israel, India, Tunis, Morocco, Poland, Romania and in numerous cities of the former Soviet Union.
Over 20 compact disks recorded in foreign countries. His records were included to the funds of national and foreign radio stations.
M.Müslümov was awarded the title of Honored Artist in 2000, People’s Artist in 2005. He is a President Scholar since 2006.
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Melekxanym Eyyubova
M. Eyyubova was born on November 5, 1962, in the city of Shamakhy. In 1969-1979, she studied in No 155 Baku Secondary School. She studied playing on harmon in a 5-years music school. She was soloist in the choir under leadership of A.Javanshirov. In 1979-1984, she completed her studies on faculty of ‘Actor of Musical Comedy’ at the M.A.Aliyev Azerbaijan State Arts University. In 1980-1985, along with being soloist of ‘Irs’ Folklore Ensembe at the ‘Ancient Music Theatre,’ and since 1985 – soloist of S.Rustamov National Instruments Orchestra at the Azerbaijan State Television and Radio Programs Company, also performed in J.Garyagdy Mugam Trio. She has appeared with concert programs in many countries of the world, such as USA, Germany, Australia, France, Turley, Romania, Byelorussia, Latvia. Sweden, Iran, Iraq, Holland, Belgium, Russia and others. In 1995, she played the title role of Leyli in U.Hajibeyli’s opera ‘Leyli and Majnun’ on the stage of Azerbaijan Academic State Opera and Ballet Theatre. Over 10 years she is Docent of Mugam Chair at Azerbaijan State Culture and Arts University. Her Mugam albums were recorded in Germany, France and Turkey. She was awarded the titles of Honored Artists and People’s Artist. President Scholar. Heydar Aliyev Foundation Scholar.
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Zamiq Aliyev
Z.Aliyev graduated from Azerbaijan State Culture and Arts University. In 1970, he is tar player in Azerbaijan State Philarmony. He’s been to more than 50 countries of the world successfully representing Azerbaijan folk music and Mugams. In 1997, his student Simara Imanova has won for the first time the Grand Prix of ‘The Orient Melodies’ Festival in Samargand, Uzbekistan. In 1998, Z.Aliyev was awarded the title of Honored Artist and in 2006 – People’s Artist of Azerbaijan Republic. Presently, Z.Aliyev is Docent of the Azerbaijan State Culture and Arts University.
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Zabit Nabizade
Z.Nabizade completed his studies in 1991-1995 at the ‘Solo Vocal’ faculty of the A.Zeynally Azerbaijan State Music College, in 1996-2000 – at the "Theatre Director" faculty of the Azerbaijan State Culture and Arts University. Since 2000, he is appointed teacher at the Baku Music College and since 2003 – at Mugam Department of the Azerbaijan National Conservatory. The singer has represented Azerbaijan praiseworthy in numerous tours to the foreign countries. In 2005 he was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Azerbaijan Republic.
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Elshan Mansurov
Was born in 1962. E.Mansurov completed his studies in class of kemancha of Aghajabrayil Abasaliyev at the Hajibeyov Azerbaijan State Conservatory. During his years of education participated and became laureate in various contest arranged in Azerbaijan. In 1986, he won the first place at the U.Hajibeyli International Contest. Since 1986, he works together with khanende Alim Gasymov. He promoted Azerbaijan Mugams in many countries of the world, such as USA, France, Germany, Great Britain, Belgium, Holland, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Italy, Brasil, Iran, Turkey, Marocco, Tunis, Russia and many others. Regularly participates in the international projects and national festivities arranged by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan Republic. Since 1997, involved in freelance concert activities. In 2000, established the "ARAZ" children Mugam group. In 2000-2001, this group gave concerts in many cities of France and Germany. In 2000, participated in ‘EXPO-2000’ in Hanover, Germany. Since 2002, he is a member of the Worldwide ‘Atlas’ Ensemble in Holland. In 2004-2006, together with the "Azeri" Mugam Group gave concerts in several European countries. In 2005, together with the ‘Khary Bülbül’ Mugam Group participated at the EXPO-2005 in Nagoya, Japan. Participated in various concerts in March 2007 in Switzerland, in June 2007 in South Korea, and in July 2007 in several cities of Norway. Recorded his first solo disk in Baku in 2000. His second solo disk is planned to be recorded in France in 2007. Since 2006, participates actively in "The Eternal Mugam" Project arranged by UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Mehriban Aliyeva. He is a Project Coordinator of promotional Mugam concerts held by UNESCO in the Palace of Shirvanshahs and appointed districts of Azerbaijan. In 2007 he was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Azerbaijan Republic.
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Uzeyir Hajibeyli Azerbaijan State Symphonic Orchestra
The Azerbaijan State Symphonic Orchestra was established in 1920 by initiative of the founder of Azerbaijan professional music Uzeyir Hajibeyli. Being one of the first orchestras in the former Soviet Union, the Azerbaijan State Symphonic Orchestra has played significant role in promotion of professional music since the very first day of its establishment. The repertoire of the Azerbaijan State Symphonic Orchestra includes works of composers of Azerbaijan and foreign countries. The Azerbaijan State Symphonic Orchestra in 1944 was given the name of Uzeyir Hajibeyli’s, and in 1960 – was awarded the title of ‘The Honored Collective of Republic.’ This collective has made very successful tours to USA, Germany, Great Britain, Switzerland, France, Egypt, Turkey and other foreign countries. Since 1984 till present the Uzeyir Hajibeyli Azerbaijan State Symphonic Orchestra has been headed by People’s Artist of Azerbaijan Republic, Chevalier of the Glory Order, Laureate of State Premium, Professor Rauf Abdullayev.
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Gara Garayev Azerbaijan State Chamber Orchestra
Gara Garayev State Chamber Orchestra was founded in 1964 by initiative of prominent Azerbaijan composers Fikret Amirov and Gara Garayev. Since the day of its establishment till 1992 the Orchestra’s Art Leader was People’s Artist of Azerbaijan Republic, Professor Nazim Rzayev. In the former Soviet times the Orchestra actively participated in the Artistic Decades of Azerbaijan Arts held in Moscow and Saint-Petersburg. The orchestra’s first foreign tour was to the Youth Friendship Festival in Bratislava (former Chechoslovakia) in 1968, then followed performances in the Week of Azerbaijan Culture in Poland in 1969, Sarayevo (former Yugoslavia) in 1988, Tunis (1989 and 1990), and Turkey (1991). In 1992-1995, the orchestra was headed by People’s Artist of Azerbaijan Republic Ramiz Melik-Aslanov. Under his leadership the Orchestra has given a series of successful concerts in Germany in 1993. In 1995-1997, the Orchestra was led by Yashar Imanov. Since 1998 till present, in the head of the Orchestra stands People’s Artist of Azerbaijan Republic Teymur Goychayev. In 1998, the Gara Garayev State Chamber Orchestra gives concerts in Great Britain and France in commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of Gara Garayev. In 2000, the Orchestra participates in Bach festival in Istanbul, Turkey, and EXPO-2000 International Exhibition in Hanover, Germany. In 2001, the Orchestra has given the concert in Strasbourg, France, devoted to Azerbaijan’s entry to the European Council. In the same year the Orchestra participated in the Days of Azerbaijan Culture in Austria. The exciting moments in life of the Orchestra are connected to its performances at the Days of Azerbaijan Culture in Austria (April 2002), Barokko Music Festival in Istanbul, Turkey (January 2003), Days of Azerbaijan Culture in Russia (June 2003), concert in the United Arab Emirates as well as in Ankara, Turkey (December 2004) and Tbilisi, Georgia. The Orchestra also cooperates with foreign conductors, such as Selim Akchil (Turkey), Fabyen Terikson (France), Simon Kamartin (Sweden). New summits in creative life of the Orchestra are bound with its performances at EXPO-2005 International Exhibition in Nagoya, Japan, the Days of Azerbaijan Culture in Egypt and South Korea. In 2007, the Gara Garayev State Chamber Orchestra gave a concert in the Saint Magdalena Church in Paris, France.
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Azerbaijan State Choir Capella
The Azerbaijan State Choir Capella was founded in 1966 under the Azerbaijan State Philarmony. There are over 1,000 works in the repertoire of the Capella. It successfully performs Azerbaijan folk songs, music works for choir by Azerbaijan and foreign composers beginning from the Renaissance Era till the modern times. Since the day of its establishment the Capella successfully participates in various festival and music events arranged both in Azerbaijan and beyond its borders. Since 1996, the Art Leader and Chief Conductor of the Azerbaijan State Dance Ensemble is People’s Artist of Azerbaijan Republic, Professor Gulbaji Imanova.
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State Ensemble of Ancient Musical Instruments
In 1996, by the decree of the national leader Heydar Aliyev the Ensemble of Ancient Musical Instruments was created under Azerbaijan State Museum of Musical Culture. The initiator, founder and art leader of the Ensemble is People’s Artist of Azerbaijan Republic, Candidate of Art Sciences, Professor Majnun Kerimov. The distinguishing feature of this Ensemble is that it uses the musical instruments which have been used in Azerbaijan in the Middle Ages, but afterwards got out of use and were forgotten. These instruments include: chang, chagana, barbat, chanter, rud, rubab, Shirvan tanbur, setar, choghur, ganun, ney, daf etc. The restored musical instruments are being used for performance of the music of XIV age, as well as folk and contemporary music of Azerbaijan. The Ensemble consists of 14 people and performs concerts in the clothes relevant to the ancient times. The Concert Master of the Ensemble Munis Sharifov in 2006 and the soloists Nuriyye Ismayilova and Teyyub Aslanov in 2007 were awarded the titles of Honored Artists of Azerbaijan Republic. The Ensemble successfully represents the musical culture of Azerbaijan both in the country and abroad. The Ensemble participated at the International Symposium in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1997, at the conferences in Melbourne, Australia and Paris in 1998, at Voix et Route Romane Festival devoted to the music of the Middle Ages in France in 2002, in the same year in Strasbourg and Paris gave concerts in Headquarters of UNESCO; in 2003 participated at Almaty Conference, in 2005 – in ‘The Week of Culture of Islamic Countries’ In Istanbul, Turkey; in the same year participated at the ‘Voice of Our Hearts’ International Festival in Dushanbe and received there a Honorary Diploma. In 2006, the Ensemble performed a concert program at 13th ‘Al-Kureyn’ Culture Festival in Kuwait. In 2002, recorded the compact disk ‘The Forgotten Sounds of the Past’ under material support of UNESCO. The Ensemble regularly participates at the government events, welcoming presidents, officials and guests from foreign countries. In 2005, the Ensemble gave a concert in honor of UNESCO Director General Mr. Koishiro Matsuura in the ‘Karavanserai’ in the Old City. In 2007, the Ensemble participated in the concerts in honor of Stepan Mesich, President of Khorvatia, Emomali Rahmon, President of Tajikistan, Mahmud Ahmadinejad, President of Iran, Ertogrul Gunay, Minister of Culture of Turkey and others. The Ensemble gives regular concerts for the representatives of foreign countries and visitors of Azerbaijan State Museum of Musical Culture. During the recent years, as well as in the year of 2008 the Ensemble has been actively participating in various events, festival and cultural actions on international level. In December 1-6, 2008, within the framework of Cultural Program in the Year of Azerbaijan the Ensemble participated with a concert program in Stuttgart, Germany.
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