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Soltan Ismail GadjibekovSoviet Azerbaijani composer, conductor, teacher
Date of Birth: 08.05.1919
Country:  Azerbaijan |
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Early Life and Education
Born on May 8, 1919, in Shusha, Azerbaijan, Fikrat Amirov was a renowned composer, conductor, and pedagogue. After completing elementary school, he moved to Baku in 1930 and resided with his uncle, Uzeyir Hajibeyov.
Following high school, Amirov enrolled in the Baku Music School, specializing in trumpet. In 1939, he graduated and proceeded to the Azerbaijan Conservatory, studying composition under Professor Boris Zeydman. He completed his studies in 1946.
Musical Career
Amirov's musical journey began in 1938, when he became the conductor of the Baku Theater of Musical Comedy. From 1948 onwards, he took on the role of the artistic director and later as the director of the Azerbaijan Philharmonic Society from 1955 to 1962.
Teaching and Legacy
In 1948, Amirov joined the faculty of the Azerbaijan Conservatory, becoming a professor in 1965 and the conservatory's rector in 1969. His contributions to musical education in Azerbaijan left a lasting impact.
Compositions
Amirov's compositions spanned various genres, including:- Ballet: "Gulshan" (1950)
- Musical comedy: "Qizil Gul" ("Red Rose", 1940)
- Children's opera: "Iskender and the Shepherd" (1947)
- Symphonies: Two symphonies (1944, 1946)
- Concerto: Concerto for Orchestra (1964)
Awards and Recognition
Amirov's exceptional talent was acknowledged with the title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1973. His compositions continue to be celebrated and performed worldwide, solidifying his legacy as a prominent figure in the history of Azerbaijani music.
