KARABAKH is a region of Azerbaijan which has been under the occupation of Armenia since the war broke out between the two states in 1988-1994. Around 30,000 people have been killed and one million Azerbaijanis have become refugees in their own homeland. Today the negotiations are being held, albeit with no result. We hope that soon all occupied territories will be freed from the Armenian occupation and wait eagerly for the day when the refugees will return to their homeland who now live in miserable conditions, in wagons and camps.
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Fikrat Amirov
(1922-1985)
He was born in the northern city of Ganja, the son of a mugam singer. Among his father's circle was Bul-Bul, one of the most well known vocalists of the day. Bul-bul invited the Fikrat to join musicians who were collecting folk songs. From an early age Fikrat began composing pieces for the piano. After graduating from Ganja Music College, Fikrat entered Baku State Conservatory and studied under Boris Zeidman and Uzeyir Hajibeyov. When in 1941 World War II reached the USSR, Amirov was drafted. Soon he ended up in hospital for shell shock and latter also operated following an intestinal disease. By 1943 he was back at the Conservatory, where he graduated . Fikrat was very methodical in his work, respecting discipline, cleanliness and order. His music is characterized by a clear melodic line, dramatic intensity and elements from folklore. Among his most outstanding pieces are works such as "Shur", "Azerbaijan Capriccio", "The Legend of Nasimi" and "Double Concerto for Violin, Piano and Orchestra". Besides composing, Amirov was also involved with numerous responsibilities related to music. He directed the Azerbaijan Opera and Ballet Theatre, presided over the Azerbaijan Composers' Union in the and headed the Soviet Composers' Union.
He was born in the northern city of Ganja, the son of a mugam singer. Among his father's circle was Bul-Bul, one of the most well known vocalists of the day. Bul-bul invited the Fikrat to join musicians who were collecting folk songs. From an early age Fikrat began composing pieces for the piano. After graduating from Ganja Music College, Fikrat entered Baku State Conservatory and studied under Boris Zeidman and Uzeyir Hajibeyov. When in 1941 World War II reached the USSR, Amirov was drafted. Soon he ended up in hospital for shell shock and latter also operated following an intestinal disease. By 1943 he was back at the Conservatory, where he graduated . Fikrat was very methodical in his work, respecting discipline, cleanliness and order. His music is characterized by a clear melodic line, dramatic intensity and elements from folklore. Among his most outstanding pieces are works such as "Shur", "Azerbaijan Capriccio", "The Legend of Nasimi" and "Double Concerto for Violin, Piano and Orchestra". Besides composing, Amirov was also involved with numerous responsibilities related to music. He directed the Azerbaijan Opera and Ballet Theatre, presided over the Azerbaijan Composers' Union in the and headed the Soviet Composers' Union.
