If Not That One, Then This One
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"If Not That One, Then This One" , also known as "Meshadi Ibad" is a musical comedy by Azerbaijan
i composer Uzeyir Hajibeyov
written in 1910 and performed for the first time in Baku
in 1911. This is Hajibeyov's second comedy.
The story is about a rich but old trader, Meshadi Ibad, who wants to marry Gulnaz — the daughter of a poor bey
who needs money.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan , officially the Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to...
i composer Uzeyir Hajibeyov
Uzeyir Hajibeyov
Uzeyir bey Abdul Hussein oglu Hajibeyov was an Azerbaijani and Soviet composer, conductor, publicist, playwright, teacher, translator, and social figure from Azerbaijan. He is recognized as the father of Azerbaijani classical music and opera...
written in 1910 and performed for the first time in Baku
Baku
Baku , sometimes spelled as Baki or Bakou, is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, which projects into the Caspian Sea. The city consists of two principal...
in 1911. This is Hajibeyov's second comedy.
The story is about a rich but old trader, Meshadi Ibad, who wants to marry Gulnaz — the daughter of a poor bey
Bey
Bey is a title for chieftain, traditionally applied to the leaders of small tribal groups. Accoding to some sources, the word "Bey" is of Turkish language In historical accounts, many Turkish, other Turkic and Persian leaders are titled Bey, Beg, Bek, Bay, Baig or Beigh. They are all the same word...
who needs money.