Polad Bülbüloglu
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Polad Bülbüloğlu is a Soviet and Azerbaijani
singer, actor
, politician
and diplomat
. Bülbüloğlu is currently the Ambassador
of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Russian Federation.
, Azerbaijan SSR. His father was Bulbul, a famous Azeri opera singer, and exposed Polad to musical culture from an early age. Polad studied the piano in a music school and then studied composing in the Baku Academy of Music
, under Gara Garayev
. By the age of 17 he composed several songs that were performed by professionals, as well as songs for his friend Muslim Magomayev. Bülbüloğlu's singing talent was also discovered on a trip to Moscow
with Magomayev, where Bülbüloğlu recorded his own songs in the Azerbaijani language
.
In his career, Bülbüloğlu combined modern music style with national Azeri music to create a new musical stream in the Soviet Union. He toured the entire USSR and performed around the world. In 1982, Bülbüloğlu became a National Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR
. He participated in the Soviet television program and festival Song of the Year
and won the first prize on four occasions. His songs were performed, among others, by Muslim Magomayev, Joseph Kobzon
and Lev Leschenko.
In 1969, Bülbüloğlu became a member of the USSR Union of Composers and the USSR Union of Cinematographers. He composed music for over twenty feature films and had leading roles in several. Among others, he worked with the Russian director Eduard Smolny. Bülbüloğlu has a star at the Moscow Square of Performers, inaugurated in 2000. He received a doctorate of the History of Art
from the Azerbaijan National Academy of Culture and holds an honorary professorship
in the Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts
.
Polad's Bülbüloğlu son, Teimur Polad oğlu Bülbül, born in 1975, is a musician in the Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra of Moscow Radio
and a Meritorious Artist
of the Russian Federation.
. In 1995 he joined the National Assembly of 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...
singer, actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
and diplomat
Diplomat
A diplomat is a person appointed by a state to conduct diplomacy with another state or international organization. The main functions of diplomats revolve around the representation and protection of the interests and nationals of the sending state, as well as the promotion of information and...
. Bülbüloğlu is currently the Ambassador
Ambassador
An ambassador is the highest ranking diplomat who represents a nation and is usually accredited to a foreign sovereign or government, or to an international organization....
of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Russian Federation.
Biography
Bülbüloğlu was born Polad Murtuza oğlu Məmmədov on February 4, 1945 in BakuBaku
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 SSR. His father was Bulbul, a famous Azeri opera singer, and exposed Polad to musical culture from an early age. Polad studied the piano in a music school and then studied composing in the Baku Academy of Music
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:...
, under 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...
. By the age of 17 he composed several songs that were performed by professionals, as well as songs for his friend Muslim Magomayev. Bülbüloğlu's singing talent was also discovered on a trip to Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
with Magomayev, where Bülbüloğlu recorded his own songs in the Azerbaijani language
Azerbaijani language
Azerbaijani or Azeri or Torki is a language belonging to the Turkic language family, spoken in southwestern Asia by the Azerbaijani people, primarily in Azerbaijan and northwestern Iran...
.
In his career, Bülbüloğlu combined modern music style with national Azeri music to create a new musical stream in the Soviet Union. He toured the entire USSR and performed around the world. In 1982, Bülbüloğlu became a National Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR
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 :...
. He participated in the Soviet television program and festival Song of the Year
Song of the Year (festival)
The Song of the Year song contest is a TV song festival in the former USSR, then Russia. First held in 1971. Since the first years of its existence the festival was given importance of the main musical event of the year , which the festival retained until now, as evidenced by television...
and won the first prize on four occasions. His songs were performed, among others, by Muslim Magomayev, Joseph Kobzon
Joseph Kobzon
Iosif Davydovich Kobzon is a Soviet and Russian singer, known for his crooner style.-Early life:Kobzon was born to Jewish parents in the mining town of Chasiv Yar, in the Donbass region of Ukraine....
and Lev Leschenko.
In 1969, Bülbüloğlu became a member of the USSR Union of Composers and the USSR Union of Cinematographers. He composed music for over twenty feature films and had leading roles in several. Among others, he worked with the Russian director Eduard Smolny. Bülbüloğlu has a star at the Moscow Square of Performers, inaugurated in 2000. He received a doctorate of the History of Art
History of art
The History of art refers to visual art which may be defined as any activity or product made by humans in a visual form for aesthetical or communicative purposes, expressing ideas, emotions or, in general, a worldview...
from the Azerbaijan National Academy of Culture and holds an honorary professorship
Honorary degree
An honorary degree or a degree honoris causa is an academic degree for which a university has waived the usual requirements, such as matriculation, residence, study, and the passing of examinations...
in the Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts
Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts
Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts was founded in 1923 on the basis of the Baku Theatrical College. It is Azerbaijan's main state-funded institution of higher education in performing arts.-Background:...
.
Polad's Bülbüloğlu son, Teimur Polad oğlu Bülbül, born in 1975, is a musician in the Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra of Moscow Radio
Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra of Moscow Radio
The Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra of Moscow Radio is a Russian classical music orchestra established in 1930. Originally founded as the Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra, it served as the official symphony for the Soviet All-Union Radio network...
and a Meritorious Artist
Meritorious Artist
Meritorious Artist , also translated as Merited Artist, Deserved Artist or Distinguished Artist or Honorary Artist or Honorable Actor) is an honorary title in the Soviet Union, Russian Federation, Union republics, and Autonomous republics, also in some other Eastern bloc states, as well as in a...
of the Russian Federation.
Public career
Bülbüloğlu managed the Azerbaijan SSR Stage Ensemble (from 1976) and the Azerbaijan National Philharmonic Orchestra for several years (from 1987), and in 1988 became the Culture Minister of the Azerbaijan SSRMinistry 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...
. In 1995 he joined the National Assembly of Azerbaijan
National Assembly of Azerbaijan
The National Assembly , also transliterated as Milli Majlis is the legislative branch of government in Azerbaijan. The unicameral National Assembly has 125 deputies: previously 100 members were elected for five-year terms in single-seat constituencies and 25 were members elected by proportional...
.
Awards
- Kazakhstan National Award of Peace and Progress (2010) – for special contribution to peace and friendship and resolution of cultural problems in the Turkish-speaking world
- International Order of the Patrons of the Century (2006) – for extraordinary achievements in diplomacy
- Russia Order of FriendshipOrder of FriendshipThe Order of Friendship is a state decoration of Russia established by decree # 442 of March 2, 1994 of the President of the Russian Federation....
(2005) – for development of cultural ties between Russia and Azerbaijan - Azerbaijan Order of Independence (2005) – for development of Azeri culture
- Georgia Order of Honour (2002)
- Song of the YearSong of the Year (festival)The Song of the Year song contest is a TV song festival in the former USSR, then Russia. First held in 1971. Since the first years of its existence the festival was given importance of the main musical event of the year , which the festival retained until now, as evidenced by television...
(1980 – Tell Your Eyes, 1979 – Beloved Country, 1978 – I am In Love, 1977 – Will Be Delighted by the Sun Again)
Titles
- Om emerit al Republicii Moldova (2005)
- Azerbaijan SSR National ArtistPeople's Artist of the USSRPeople'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 :...
(1982)
Filmography
| Year | Title | Russian title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Park of a Soviet Era | Парк советского периода | Himself |
| 1981 | Don't Worry, I am With You | Не бойся, я с тобой | Teimur |
| 1973 | On the Wings of Song | На крыльях песни | |
| 1970 | Rhythms of Apsheron | Ритмы Апшерона | |
| 1970 | "Margaret" Storms | Бушует «Маргарита» | |
| 1966 | Tales of the Russian Forest | Сказки русского леса | |
| 1954 | To the Beloved Nation | Родному народу | |