Elnur Hüseynov
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Elnur Hüseynov is an Azerbaijani
pop singer.
He was selected as Azerbaijan's representative to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008
.
Hüseynov was born in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, to ethnic Azeri
parents. His father was a military serviceman and his mother specializes in music theory
. At age 5, Elnur was admitted to a music school for gifted children where he was trained as a piano
player. In 1999, the family moved to Baku
, Azerbaijan
, where Elnur studied at a medical school and graduated with a degree in dentistry
. In 2004 he graduated from the Asaf Zeynally College of Music and took up some hairstylist courses. He worked shortly at the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre
and with the choir group of the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society, in addition to singing in a church choir.
In 2003, he received first prize in the musical competition Sing Your Song aired on Azerbaijan's Lider TV
. In 2008, he and Samir Javadzadeh
were selected to represent Azerbaijan at the Eurovision marking the country's debut in this song contest. They were placed eighth in the finals.
Following the contest, the duo split. In December 2009, Elnur Hüseynov announced his intention to move permanently to Ukraine
to further pursue his musical career. In June 2010, Elnur Hüseynov performed the part of Phoebus
in the musical Notre-Dame de Paris, which was staged in Heydar Aliyev Palace
. In October 2010, he submitted an application to represent Azerbaijan at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011
but did not compete in the semifinals, with the exception of making a cameo appearance
in one of the performances of the semifinalist Diana Hajiyeva.
Elnur Hüseynov currently performs in the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall.
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...
pop singer.
He was selected as Azerbaijan's representative to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008
Eurovision Song Contest 2008
The Eurovision Song Contest 2008 was the 53rd edition of the Contest. It was hosted in Belgrade, Serbia after Marija Šerifović won the 2007 Contest in Helsinki, Finland. This year was the first contest to have two semi-finals which were held on 20 and 22 May, and the final held on 24 May 2008...
.
Hüseynov was born in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, to ethnic Azeri
Azerbaijani people
The Azerbaijanis are a Turkic-speaking people living mainly in northwestern Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as in the neighbourhood states, Georgia, Russia and formerly Armenia. Commonly referred to as Azeris or Azerbaijani Turks , they also live in a wider area from the Caucasus to...
parents. His father was a military serviceman and his mother specializes in music theory
Music theory
Music theory is the study of how music works. It examines the language and notation of music. It seeks to identify patterns and structures in composers' techniques across or within genres, styles, or historical periods...
. At age 5, Elnur was admitted to a music school for gifted children where he was trained as a piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
player. In 1999, the family moved to 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...
, 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...
, where Elnur studied at a medical school and graduated with a degree in dentistry
Dentistry
Dentistry is the branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body. Dentistry is widely considered...
. In 2004 he graduated from the Asaf Zeynally College of Music and took up some hairstylist courses. He worked shortly at the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre
Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre
The Akhundov Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater is a theatre in Baku, Azerbaijan. It was built in 1911.-History:...
and with the choir group of the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society, in addition to singing in a church choir.
In 2003, he received first prize in the musical competition Sing Your Song aired on Azerbaijan's Lider TV
Lider TV
Lider TV, is a private television channel in Azerbaijan. It was founded on 1 September 2000 by Media Ltd....
. In 2008, he and Samir Javadzadeh
Samir Javadzadeh
Samir Javadzadeh is an Azerbaijani pop singer. He was selected as the Azerbaijani representative to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008....
were selected to represent Azerbaijan at the Eurovision marking the country's debut in this song contest. They were placed eighth in the finals.
Following the contest, the duo split. In December 2009, Elnur Hüseynov announced his intention to move permanently to Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
to further pursue his musical career. In June 2010, Elnur Hüseynov performed the part of Phoebus
Captain Phoebus
Captain Phoebus de Chateaupers is a fictional character and one of the main antagonists in Victor Hugo's 1831 novel, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. He is the Captain of the King's Archers. His name comes from Phoebus, the Greek god of the sun , with whom he shares handsome looks and skill at...
in the musical Notre-Dame de Paris, which was staged in Heydar Aliyev Palace
Heydar Aliyev Palace
Heydar Aliyev Palace Heydar Aliyev Palace Heydar Aliyev Palace (Azeri: Heydər Əliyev Adına Saray, also known as Baku Palace, formerly Republic Palace (Respublika Sarayı) and during the Soviet era known as Lenin Palace (Лeнин aдынa) is the main music venue of Baku, Azerbaijan, seating 2158 people....
. In October 2010, he submitted an application to represent Azerbaijan at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011
Eurovision Song Contest 2011
The Eurovision Song Contest 2011 was the 56th annual Eurovision Song Contest and was won by Eldar & Nigar performing "Running Scared" for Azerbaijan. The event took place in the Esprit Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany, following Germany's win in the previous year...
but did not compete in the semifinals, with the exception of making a cameo appearance
Cameo appearance
A cameo role or cameo appearance is a brief appearance of a known person in a work of the performing arts, such as plays, films, video games and television...
in one of the performances of the semifinalist Diana Hajiyeva.
Elnur Hüseynov currently performs in the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall.
See also
- Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song ContestAzerbaijan in the Eurovision Song ContestAzerbaijan made its debut at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2008, after İctimai Televiziya became an active member of the European Broadcasting Union...
- Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008Azerbaijan's selection for an entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 took place in the form of a national selection on 2 February 2008. Initially, the Azeri broadcaster held castings calls for artists interested to represent the nation at the international competition. Behind closed doors,...