Rauf Hajiyev
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-September 19, 1995, Baku)-Soviet
and Azerbaijan
i composer
and politician
. People’s artist of the USSR
(1978). He was Chairman of the Union of Composers of the Azerbaijan SSR, minister of culture of the Azerbaijan SSR
(1965-1971).
at N.P.Rapkov
, but in 1953, graduated from Azerbaijan Conservatoire
with the class of compositions at Gara Garayev
.
In 1955, he became the organizer of stage orchestra at the Azerbaijan SSR and was its artistic Director till 1964. He was the member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union
till 1958. In 1964, he became the director of Baku Philarmony
, and after a year, in 1965, he was appointed the minister of culture of the Azerbaijan SSR and remained at this post until 1971.
At the initiative of Soviet leadership Rauf Hajiyev was sent to Algeria
as the General Adviser of Art throughout the African continent
. Living for 8 years in Africa Rauf Hajiyev put on three ballet
s, which were demonstrated in Paris
, and established three academies in Algeria-Academy of Dances, Academy of Music and Academy of the Theater during this period.
After returning to Russia he became the chairman of the Union of Composers of the Azerbaijan SSR, and remained at this post to the end of his life.
He was buried in the Alley of Honour in Baku.
People’s Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR;
People’s Artist of the USSR
;
Was awarded 2 orders and also medals.
” (1984). In 1976, the composer created a cantata
, dedicated to Samad Vurgun. This composition is considered to be one of the best Azerbaijani compositions in this genre.
During his creative life, Rauf Hajiyev composed music for spectacles , musical comedies and films. One of them is the film “Gipsy woman”. Rauf Hajiyev is the author of 150 songs and the most popular including-“My Azerbaijan”, “Spring is coming”, “My Lover”, “Baku”, “Leyla”.
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...
-September 19, 1995, Baku)-Soviet
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
and Azerbaijan
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
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. People’s artist of the USSR
People's Artist of the USSR
People's Artist of the USSR, also sometimes translated as National Artist of the USSR, was an honorary title granted to citizens of the Soviet Union.- Nomenclature and significance :...
(1978). He was Chairman of the Union of Composers of the Azerbaijan SSR, minister of culture of the Azerbaijan SSR
Ministry of Culture and Tourism (Azerbaijan)
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan Republic is a governmental agency within the Cabinet of Azerbaijan in charge of regulation of the activities in and development of tourism in Azerbaijan and promotion of Azerbaijani culture...
(1965-1971).
Biography
Rauf Hajiyev was born on May 15, 1922, in Baku. He wrote his first operetta “Pranks of students” when he was 18 years old. From 1948 to 1949, Hajiyev studied at Moscow ConservatoryMoscow Conservatory
The Moscow Conservatory is a higher musical education institution in Moscow, and the second oldest conservatory in Russia after St. Petersburg Conservatory. Along with the St...
at N.P.Rapkov
Nikolai Rakov
Nikolai Petrovich Rakov was a Soviet composer.-Life:...
, but in 1953, graduated from Azerbaijan Conservatoire
Baku Academy of Music
The Hajibeyov Baku Academy of Music is a music school in Baku, Azerbaijan. It was established in 1920 in Baku and was previously known as the Hajibeyov Azerbaijan State Conservatoire.-History:...
with the class of compositions at Gara Garayev
Gara Garayev
Gara Abulfaz oghlu Garayev , also spelled as Qara Qarayev or Kara [Abulfazovich] Karayev, was a prominent Azerbaijani composer of the Soviet period...
.
In 1955, he became the organizer of stage orchestra at the Azerbaijan SSR and was its artistic Director till 1964. He was the member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union
Communist Party of the Soviet Union
The Communist Party of the Soviet Union was the only legal, ruling political party in the Soviet Union and one of the largest communist organizations in the world...
till 1958. In 1964, he became the director of Baku Philarmony
Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall
The Magomayev Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall , located in Baku, is the main concert hall in Azerbaijan built in 1912.-History:...
, and after a year, in 1965, he was appointed the minister of culture of the Azerbaijan SSR and remained at this post until 1971.
At the initiative of Soviet leadership Rauf Hajiyev was sent to Algeria
Algeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
as the General Adviser of Art throughout the African continent
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
. Living for 8 years in Africa Rauf Hajiyev put on three ballet
Ballet
Ballet is a type of performance dance, that originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century, and which was further developed in France and Russia as a concert dance form. The early portions preceded the invention of the proscenium stage and were presented in large chambers with...
s, which were demonstrated in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, and established three academies in Algeria-Academy of Dances, Academy of Music and Academy of the Theater during this period.
After returning to Russia he became the chairman of the Union of Composers of the Azerbaijan SSR, and remained at this post to the end of his life.
He was buried in the Alley of Honour in Baku.
Awards and titles
Honoured Art Worker of the Azerbaijan SSR;People’s Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR;
People’s Artist of the USSR
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
;
Was awarded 2 orders and also medals.
Creativity
Rauf Hajiyev, was the author of many musical works, including musical comedies “Romeo is my neighbor” (1960), “Don’t hide your smile” (1969), “Mother, I’m going to marry” (1976), “Guba-my love!” (1963), two ballets, there symphonic poems-“Sheykh Sanan” (1982), “Sabuhi” (1983), “Azi AslanovAzi Aslanov
Azi Agadovich Aslanov , commonly described as A. A. Aslanov, known as Hazi Aslanov or Hezi Aslanov in the Republic of Azerbaijan; January 22, 1910, Lankaran — January 24, 1945, Latvia) was an Azerbaijani Major-General of the Soviet armoured troops during World War II...
” (1984). In 1976, the composer created a cantata
Cantata
A cantata is a vocal composition with an instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir....
, dedicated to Samad Vurgun. This composition is considered to be one of the best Azerbaijani compositions in this genre.
During his creative life, Rauf Hajiyev composed music for spectacles , musical comedies and films. One of them is the film “Gipsy woman”. Rauf Hajiyev is the author of 150 songs and the most popular including-“My Azerbaijan”, “Spring is coming”, “My Lover”, “Baku”, “Leyla”.