Vasif Adigozalov
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Vasif Adigozalov (alternative spellings: Adigezalov, Adygazal) was one of Azerbaijan
's most distinguished composers.
(1915–1989). Later on, he pursued a solo career and performed his own pieces.
Adigozalov is best known for incorporating traditional modal mugham
music into his works - both orchestral and solo pieces. This could be expected, since he was the son of Zulfugar Adigozalov (1898–1963), a prominent "khananda
" singer of Azerbaijani mugham.
Vasif Adigozalov was greatly influenced by Gara Garayev
(1918-1982), the distinguished Azerbaijani composer and teacher with whom Vasif had studied at the Azerbaijan Conservatory in 1953-1959.
Although Adigozalov had become seriously ill in the last few years of his life, he continued to carry out his responsibilities both at the Azerbaijan Composers' Union where he was Chairman (1990–2006), as well as the Music Academy where he had taught since 1961, and where he had chaired the Department of Choral Conducting (1992–2006).
, 1995), and Independence Orders (Istiglal Ordeni, 2005).
Had Vasif Adigozalov only written "Carnation
" (1960), which dozens of Azerbaijani singers have performed in various arrangements, it would have been sufficient enough for him to assume an honorable place in the history of Azerbaijani music and culture. Adigozalov wrote "Carnation" at the age of 25, as a tribute to Natavan (1832–1897), a famous 19th century poetess and ruler of Karabakh
- a mountainous region known for being a cultural center in Azerbaijan.
Vasif Adigozalov's works continue to be appreciated and performed by Azerbaijani pianists of all generations.
The Dead (1963),
Natavan (2003).
Operettas:
Haji Gara (with Ramiz Mustafayev) (1958),
The Daily Scenes (1962),
Granny's Happiness (1971),
Let's Get Divorced and Married Later (1976),
The Devil Eye (1985).
Oratorios:
Land of Fire (1987),
Garabagh Shikastasi (1989),
Chanakkale (1998),
Caravan of Sadness (1999).
Cantatas:
My Novruz (1994),
Solemn Cantata (1998).
Symphonic Music:
Four symphonies (1958, 1970, 1973, 1998-Segah),
Symphonic poems: Heroic (1957), Africa Struggles (1961), Stages (1968);
Festive Overture (1978),
Poem for Four Pianos and Orchestra (1982),
Four Concertos for Piano and Orchestra (1961, 1964, 1985, 1994),
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra (1961),
Concerto for Cello and Orchestra (1990).
Instrumental Music:
Sonatina for Cello and Piano (1957),
Sonata for Piano (1957),
Scherzo for Violin and Piano (1958),
Piano Pieces for Children (1959),
24 Piano Pieces for Children (1961),
Poem Apotheosis: Two Pianos & Orchestra (1980),
Sonata for Cello (1987),
Mugham Sonata for Organ (1988),
24 Preludes for Piano (1995).
More than 150 songs and romances. Soundtracks for plays, documentaries and films.
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...
's most distinguished composers.
Career
Vasif Adigozalov excelled both as composer and performer. He majored in Piano as well as Composition at the Azerbaijani Conservatory (now Baku Music Academy). His piano professor was Simuzar Guliyeva and throughout his career, he gave numerous concerts on stage as a pianist and accompanist. In the early 1960s, he accompanied legendary Azerbaijani singer Rashid BehbudovRashid Behbudov
Rashid Behbudov was an Azerbaijani singer and actor. He sang in Azerbaijani, Russian, Persian, Turkish, Hindi, Armenian, Urdu and Bengali among other languages....
(1915–1989). Later on, he pursued a solo career and performed his own pieces.
Adigozalov is best known for incorporating traditional modal mugham
Mugham
Mugam also known as Azerbaijani Mugham is one of the many folk musical compositions from Azerbaijan, contrast with Tasnif, Ashugs. Mugam draws on Iranian-Arabic-Turkish Maqam....
music into his works - both orchestral and solo pieces. This could be expected, since he was the son of Zulfugar Adigozalov (1898–1963), a prominent "khananda
Khananda
A khananda is a name generally given to singers of mugham, an Azeri folk music genre. The word is of Persian origin and means "singer"...
" singer of Azerbaijani mugham.
Vasif Adigozalov was greatly influenced by 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...
(1918-1982), the distinguished Azerbaijani composer and teacher with whom Vasif had studied at the Azerbaijan Conservatory in 1953-1959.
Although Adigozalov had become seriously ill in the last few years of his life, he continued to carry out his responsibilities both at the Azerbaijan Composers' Union where he was Chairman (1990–2006), as well as the Music Academy where he had taught since 1961, and where he had chaired the Department of Choral Conducting (1992–2006).
Recognition
Vasif Adigozalov enjoyed official recognition as the recipient of Azerbaijan's highest national awards – People's Artist of Azerbaijan (Khalg Artisti, 1989), State Prize (Dovlat Mukafati, 1990), Glory (Shohrat OrderShohrat Order
Shohrat Order , translated as Order of Glory, is an award presented by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.-History and status:The order was created by the Decree No. 757 of the President of Azerbaijan, Heydar Aliyev and ratified by National Assembly of Azerbaijan on December 6, 1993...
, 1995), and Independence Orders (Istiglal Ordeni, 2005).
Had Vasif Adigozalov only written "Carnation
Carnation
Dianthus caryophyllus is a species of Dianthus. It is probably native to the Mediterranean region but its exact range is unknown due to extensive cultivation for the last 2,000 years. It is the wild ancestor of the garden carnation.It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 80 cm tall...
" (1960), which dozens of Azerbaijani singers have performed in various arrangements, it would have been sufficient enough for him to assume an honorable place in the history of Azerbaijani music and culture. Adigozalov wrote "Carnation" at the age of 25, as a tribute to Natavan (1832–1897), a famous 19th century poetess and ruler of Karabakh
Karabakh
The Karabakh horse , also known as Karabakh, is a mountain-steppe racing and riding horse. It is named after the geographic region where the horse was originally developed, Karabakh in the Southern Caucasus, an area that is de jure part of Azerbaijan but the highland part of which is currently...
- a mountainous region known for being a cultural center in Azerbaijan.
Vasif Adigozalov's works continue to be appreciated and performed by Azerbaijani pianists of all generations.
List of Works (1935-2006)
Operas:The Dead (1963),
Natavan (2003).
Operettas:
Haji Gara (with Ramiz Mustafayev) (1958),
The Daily Scenes (1962),
Granny's Happiness (1971),
Let's Get Divorced and Married Later (1976),
The Devil Eye (1985).
Oratorios:
Land of Fire (1987),
Garabagh Shikastasi (1989),
Chanakkale (1998),
Caravan of Sadness (1999).
Cantatas:
My Novruz (1994),
Solemn Cantata (1998).
Symphonic Music:
Four symphonies (1958, 1970, 1973, 1998-Segah),
Symphonic poems: Heroic (1957), Africa Struggles (1961), Stages (1968);
Festive Overture (1978),
Poem for Four Pianos and Orchestra (1982),
Four Concertos for Piano and Orchestra (1961, 1964, 1985, 1994),
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra (1961),
Concerto for Cello and Orchestra (1990).
Instrumental Music:
Sonatina for Cello and Piano (1957),
Sonata for Piano (1957),
Scherzo for Violin and Piano (1958),
Piano Pieces for Children (1959),
24 Piano Pieces for Children (1961),
Poem Apotheosis: Two Pianos & Orchestra (1980),
Sonata for Cello (1987),
Mugham Sonata for Organ (1988),
24 Preludes for Piano (1995).
More than 150 songs and romances. Soundtracks for plays, documentaries and films.
External links
- Listen to Vasif Adigozalov's Works Music Section of Azerbaijan International