2024-04-21 11:55:42
In the ancient part of Baku, in the complex of the Shirvanshahs’ Palace of the State Historical and Architectural Museum-Reserve “Icherisheher”, a concert was held by the choir named after Jahangir Jahangirov (artistic director – Honored Teacher Tarana Yusifova), operating at the International Mugham Center, Day.Az reports.
Among the guests were the chairman of the board of the State Historical and Architectural Reserve “Icherisheher” Shahin Seyidzade, the director of the International Mugham Center, Honored Artist Sahib Pashazade, and famous artists.
As is known, the formation and development of the choral art of Azerbaijan is associated with the name of the great composer Uzeyir Hajibeyli. The choir was created in 1936 by Uzeyir Hajibeyli and for some time he led the choir, adapting Azerbaijani folk songs for performance. Later, the leadership of the group was entrusted by Uzeyir Hajibeyli to Jahangir Jahangirov (1921-1992), and now the choir bears his name. From 1948 until the end of his life, the artistic director of the choir was Ramiz Mustafayev (1926-2008). Currently, the artistic director of the choir is Tarana Yusifova.
The last concert was a significant event for the choir. The concert program of the group, which began its activities with a new composition, has found a new breath and can be regarded as a revival of the choir named after Jahangir Jahangirov. At the beginning of the concert, the work “Arazbarı” by Uzeyir Hajibeyli (arranged by Tarana Yusifova) was performed. The event ended with the choir performing the work of the brilliant composer “Ey, Vətən”. The program, which included works performed during the periods of leadership of the choir by Uzeyir Hajibeyli, Jahangir Jahangirov and Ramiz Mustafayev, also featured works in modern arrangements and numbers with works by foreign composers. With their performance, the group emphasized the harmony of choral art with modernity. The recitation of poems performed by People’s Artist Mehriban Zeki added color to the concert. The performances of students of the choreographic department of the Gymnasium of Arts at the Azerbaijan National Academy were met with interest.
Information support – Trend.Az, Day.Az, Milli.Az.