Fikrət Əmirov

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Fikret Amirov

Fikrət Məşədi Cəmil oğlu Əmirov ( Russian Фикрет Мешади Джамиль оглы Амиров / Fikret Meschadi Dschamil ogly Amirov ; born November 22, 1922 in Gəncə ; † February 20, 1984 in Baku , a Soviet composer from Azerbaijan ) .

Life

Əmirov was familiar with Azerbaijani folk music from a very early age , as his father was one of the most famous folk musicians in Azerbaijan. After attending the music school in Gəncə , he began to study composition at the Baku Conservatory in 1939 . In 1941 his studies were interrupted because he became a soldier. However, at the end of 1942 he returned from the front because he suffered from a war neurosis and had been rendered unfit for war after a serious operation. In 1943 he continued his studies in Baku and became director of the music school and the Philharmonic of Kirowabad (the former and present Gncə). From 1947 he directed the Philharmonic of the Azerbaijani SSR; a year later he completed his studies with Üzeyir Hacıbəyov and Boris Seidman . In 1956 he became First Secretary of the Azerbaijani Composers' Union and Director of the Opera and Ballet House in Baku. In the 1970s he became a member of the board of the Soviet Composers' Union. Əmirov has received numerous awards. He received z. B. 1949 the Stalin Prize for his two Muğamen "Şur" and "Kürd ovşarı", in 1959 the Order of Lenin and in 1980 the State Prize of the USSR .

style

The basis of Əmirov's style is Azerbaijani folk music. He conducted intensive folk music research throughout his life and thus achieved an extremely national tone. At the same time he combined these elements of folklore with Western tradition. An example of this are his Muğamas . Əmirov adapted this traditional form of a cycle of dance and vocal episodes for a large orchestra , thus achieving a remarkable synthesis of two cultures. Əmirov was primarily an orchestral composer. Due to his great knowledge of the possibilities of every instrument, he knew how to compose very effectively and powerfully for a large orchestra. The influence of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov , who was the most important composer for Əmirov's work, is particularly noticeable in his orchestration . In Əmirov's music, sections of a more improvisational character alternate with more compact passages. In addition, Əmirov has a preference for expressive melodies and effective drama. His works show a great wealth of colors and moods. The harmony is based on folk music, so that the system of an expanded tonality , strongly influenced by the scales of the music of Azerbaijan, is always retained. However, it remained untouched by the musical innovations of the 20th century. Along with Qara Qarayev, Əmirov is considered to be the most important composer in Azerbaijan.

Works

  • Orchestral works
    • In memory of Nizami , Symphony for string orchestra (1947, rev. 1964)
    • Şur , Symphonic Mugam No. 1 (1948)
    • Kürd ovşarı , Symphonic Mugam No. 2 (1948)
    • Gülüstan-Bayatı-Şiraz , symphonic Muğam No. 3 for mezzo-soprano or alto saxophone and orchestra (1968)
    • In memory of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War , poem (1943)
    • Azerbaijani Capriccio (1961)
    • Symphonic Dances (1964)
    • Double Concerto for Violin, Piano and Orchestra (1946)
    • Arabian nights , ballet after 1001 nights (1979)
    • Stage music
    • Works for folk musical instrument orchestras
  • Vocal music
    • The Robbers , musical comedy (1944)
    • A Good News , Musical Comedy (1946)
    • Ulduz , opera (1948)
    • Sevil , opera (1953)
    • Georgia. Rustaweli , poem for choir and orchestra (1970)
    • Songs
    • Folk song arrangements
    • Choirs
  • Chamber music
    • Elegy for piano trio (1948)
    • 5 pieces for wind quintet (1953)
  • Piano music
    • Romantic Sonata (1946)
    • Variations (1941, rev. 1947)
    • Children's album (1957, rev. 1971)

literature

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. Jala Garibova: Folk Melodies and Symphonic Masterpieces. Fikrat Amirov. In: Azerbaijan International. 1997 (English).;