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The history of the creation of the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society is a vivid example of how the cultures of East and West have merged for mutual benefit, and the building itself illustrates the synthesis of architectural and musical arts. The origins of the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic go back to the beginning of the 20th century. In 1910-1912. in the very center of Baku, on the corner of Nikolaevskaya and Sadovaya, an exquisite building appears, which perfectly complements the surrounding architectural landscape. It is noteworthy that for the inspiration for the project of the architect Ter-Mikelov, the customers were sent not just anywhere, but to Monte Carlo. The local cream of society believed that the beauty of the Philharmonic in Monte Carlo had no equal. Returning, Ter-Mikelov materialized what he saw and created an amazing building, similar to an Italian Renaissance palace with many terraces, graceful verandas and all kinds of decorative elements. Subsequently, it became an important monument architectural art cities. At that time, it was called the building of the Public Assembly, in fact, performing the functions of a club for the city's elite.

The history of the creation of the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society is a vivid example of how the cultures of East and West have merged for mutual benefit, and the building itself illustrates the synthesis of architectural and musical arts.

By the way, there is a logical explanation for the unusual location of the stage relative to the main entrance to the building. The fact is that the manager of the local office of Rothschild, a reverent admirer of art, really wanted to watch what was happening in the club right from his balcony. The desire of a respected citizen and part-time millionaire was fulfilled by arranging an entrance to auditorium side of the stage. So that the scene of the summer club is clearly visible right from the windows former palace Debura.

Until the 1920s here, the evenings were spent mainly playing cards and at the roulette table, and after the arrival of Soviet power in Azerbaijan, gamblers were replaced by music lovers, and various ensembles began to perform on the stage. Fifteen years later, in May 1936, the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society was organized, and a year later it was named after the famous Azerbaijani composer Muslim Magomayev (grandfather of the famous Soviet singer).

In 1996, the Baku Philharmonic was closed for repairs. Grand opening updated concert hall was held in January 2004. The event was attended by the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and the world famous cellist Mstislav Rostropovich.

Musical activities

The Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society can be proud of its acquaintance with many outstanding cultural figures. People's Artists of Azerbaijan Khan Shushinsky, Shovket Alakbarova, Niyazi, Sara Gadimova and others, as well as artists from other regions of the Union and foreign countries performed on its stage. Several musical groups operate on the basis of this concert organization.

In addition to concerts by groups working at the Philharmonic, performances by famous foreign soloists are held here. During recent years The Ministry of the Republic of Azerbaijan invites foreign artists to perform with various philharmonic groups.

Particularly fruitful musical communication takes place during regular international music festivals named after Uzeyir Hajibeyli and Mstislav Rostropovich.

O.BULANOVA

The building of the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic named after Muslim Magomayev, built in 1910-1912, became part of a beautiful ensemble, bounded by Nikolaevskaya Street on one side, and Sadovaya Street on the other.

This building was built as the Summer House of the Public Assembly, which also meant a casino. The author of the project was civil engineer Gavriil Ter-Mikelov (1874-1949).

He was born in Stavropol, in an Armenian family with Tbilisi roots, he graduated from the St. Petersburg Institute of Civil Engineers and after graduation he worked in Tbilisi and Baku. IN Soviet time he became a corresponding member of the Academy of Architecture of the USSR, an honored worker of arts of the Georgian SSR, a professor at the Tbilisi Academy of Arts.

In Baku, in collaboration with contractors A.Ya. Dubov and the Kasumov brothers, Ter-Mikelov creates the Commercial School (Azerbaijan Pedagogical Institute), the Baku branch of the Tbilisi Commercial Bank, the Baku Trade School, etc.

The history of the Philharmonic Society dates back to 1907, when the foremen of the Baku Public Assembly appealed to City Duma with a request to allow them to build a summer building in the Governor's Garden.

This happened after the so-called. "White Club" - a wooden and whitewashed pavilion for the entertainment of the cream of Baku society near the Shirvan fortress gates.

Manaf Suleymanov writes about this in the book “Days of the Past”:“One night, when a strong Khazri was blowing, ... there was a fire and the pavilion burned to the ground. It was suspected that the "White Club" was set on fire on purpose. Avid gamblers gathered here. The rich, the dandy, the gochu, the sharpers of all stripes gathered under the roof of the club and had fun here until the morning. Of course, there were some fights.”

Needless to say, the place was chosen beautifully: the second terrace of the Baku amphitheater, a wonderful view would open from the building, and the building itself would become an adornment of the urban landscape that had developed by the beginning of the 20th century, and of the Governor's city garden itself.

One bad thing: for the construction, more than 200 perennial trees would have to be cut down. Many members of the Duma naturally objected. But economic interests prevailed, and in 1908 the project of the summer premises of the Public Assembly on the territory of the Governor's Garden by reducing its area by almost 1665 sq.m. has been approved.

Ter-Mikelov, as the same M. Suleymanov writes, “I was seconded to the Cote d'Azur - to Monte Carlo, so that he could take a closer look at the local philharmonic society, get acquainted with its project. And he built something similar here in Baku. It was believed that the Monte Carlo Philharmonic in its beauty occupies one of the first places in Europe. Nine terraces descend from the building to the sea. Ter-Mikelov returned from Monte Carlo, full of impressions and ideas…”

The final project was developed by 1910 and submitted for approval by the construction commission of the city government. Two years later, construction was completed.

It must be said that Baku architects were not afraid of imitation. Because, firstly, even a copy began to play with new colors, surrounded by a typical Baku urban landscape, and secondly, no one made full copies - and their imagination was enough. So is the Assembly building: it was built only after the famous casino.

Immediately after the opening, the summer building of the Public Assembly became a favorite place for leisure of the Baku elite, in fact, a club. Wealthy merchants and oilmen, factory owners and high-ranking officials, representatives of the intelligentsia and officers sat up here until midnight, sometimes losing entire fortunes at cards.

This continued until the advent of Soviet power. The Bolsheviks could not tolerate such a "hotbed" of the bourgeois way of life in the city and quickly covered up this case. IN former building the casino were placed various musical groups and circles. Amateur and state ensembles and orchestras began to perform on the organized stage.

The fact that the building has excellent acoustics was immediately noticed. And on May 25, 1936, on the basis of the Directorate symphony concerts Under the Baku Council of Workers', Peasants' and Sailors' Deputies, the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society was organized in the summer building of the Public Assembly.

From the very first days of its creation, the Philharmonic has become a kind of temple of the classical musical art republics. Here were prominent figures cultures not only of Azerbaijan, but also of other republics and even foreign countries.

Over the years, the People's Artists of Azerbaijan Khan Shushinsky, Shovket Alekperova, Maestro Niyazi, Sarah Gyadimova, Mstislav Rostropovich, Elena Starodubtseva, Nikolai Suk, Ivan Manichetti, Ingeberg Kosma, Tatyana Piminova, Unyusha Kuloglu and others have performed on the stage of the Philharmonic Society.

The most prominent figures of art, such as Niyazi and Shamsi Badalbeyli, led the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic.

But time passed, the building was dilapidated and therefore needed serious reconstruction. Therefore, in 1936-1937. restoration work was carried out at the Philharmonic. Upon their completion, on August 11, 1937, by decision No. 5021 of the Council of People's Commissars of the Central Committee of the AKP (b), a petition was sent to perpetuate the name of the honored worker of arts, Muslim Magomedovich Magomayev and assign his name to the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic.

Yes, yes, the Philharmonic is not named after the famous Soviet singer, but his grandfather. Everyone's favorite in the Soviet Union, Muslim Magomayev, was named by his parents in honor of his famous grandfather. Unfortunately, most representatives of the younger generation do not know in whose honor the Philharmonic is named.

And the name of the grandfather of the famous singer at one time thundered! He was a very talented composer, was friends with the founder of the Azerbaijani classical music Uzeyir Gadzhibekov.

Back in the 60s. Tourists coming to Baku (both Soviet and foreign) were amazed at such a quick response from the authorities: they say that the popular singer is still so young, and the Philharmonic has already been named after him! So the grandson eclipsed the glory of his grandfather ...

In 1996, in the building of the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic named after. M.Magomaev repair and construction work began. But for objective and subjective reasons, they were suspended. In 2002, by order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev, repair and construction work in the Philharmonic Hall was resumed.

The ancient interior was preserved as much as possible, however, its coloristic solution was changed and many new “trinkets” were added. In accordance with the latest advances in technology, internal acoustics systems, new ventilation and heating systems were installed, a sound recording studio that meets international standards was organized at the Philharmonic Hall under the summer stage on an area of ​​a thousand square meters. meters built new additional premises.

And on January 27, 2004, the Philharmonic Society was solemnly handed over to its audience. Heydar Aliyev did not live to see this day. The event was attended by the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and the world-famous Baku cellist Mstislav Rostropovich.

Azerbaijan State Philharmonic named after Muslim Magomayev Public Assembly House - Philharmonic (Baku) 1910-1914 Baku is a city where the eastern western culture merge together and as a result beautiful monuments of art, including architectural ones, are created. One of such monuments of the architectural art of the city is the building of the Public Assembly, the current Azerbaijan State Philharmonic named after. M. Magomaeva. Built in 1910-1912 according to the project of civil engineer G. M. Ter-Mikelov A. Ya Dubovym and the Kasumov brothers on one of the best, advantageously located sections of the city - at the corner of Nikolaevskaya and Sadovaya streets, set on elevated levels of the second terrace of the Baku amphitheater, the building fit perfectly not only into the composition of the governor's garden, where the site was allocated for construction, but also into the entire surrounding architectural landscape that took shape at the beginning of the 20th century. When the foremen of the Baku public meeting in 1907 appealed to the City Duma with a request to allow them to build a summer building in the garden, many vowels objected, because in this case more than 200 perennial trees would have to be cut down. However, in 1908, the project of the summer premises of the Public Assembly on the territory of the governor's garden by reducing its area by 1664.92 sq.m. has been approved. For the entertainment of the “cream” of Baku society, there was a pavilion made of wood in the city. It was plastered, whitewashed and called the "White Club". It was located near the Shirvan fortress gates. One night, when a strong "khazri", the famous Baku Nord, was blowing, a fire broke out and the pavilion burned to the ground. It was suspected that the White Club was set on fire on purpose. The project was entrusted to the architect Ter-Mikelov. He was even seconded to the Côte d'Azur - in Monte Carlo, so that he looked closely at the local philharmonic society, got acquainted with its project. And he built something similar here in Baku. It was believed that the Monte Carlo Philharmonic in its beauty occupies one of the first places in Europe. Ter-Mikelov returned from Monte Carlo, full of impressions and ideas. The final project was developed in 1910 and submitted for approval by the construction commission of the city government. By the time the construction of the club began in 1911, there was a boulevard on the Embankment, laid out in 1909 on the initiative of the engineer Mammad Hasan Hajinsky on an area of ​​17,323.44 sq.m. the gymnasium built by G-Z. Tagiev, as well as the palace of Debur, the manager of the Baku office of Rothschild. (Subsequently, he sold this palace to the Caucasian Partnership oil company). They say that the head of this joint-stock company, the millionaire Gukasov, begged the architect to make sure that from the palace where he lived with his family, everything that was happening in the summer club was not only heard, but also visible. In addition, he did not want, sitting on the balcony, to “admire” the silent wall. The request of the millionaire was respected and acted in a rather original way. Usually the stage in the auditorium "looks" at the main entrance. In the summer hall of the Philharmonic, the entrance to the auditorium is located on the side of the stage. So from the windows and from the balcony of the former Debur Palace, as in the palm of your hand, you can see the stage of the summer club. Already at the end of 1912, the building of the city was enriched with a new building - the building of the summer premises of the Public Assembly in the forms of Palladian architecture. Baku. Philharmonic. Photo by S. M. Prokudin-Gorsky (1912) In the project of the Public Assembly, a picturesque and expressive composition. The abundance of terraces, verandas, where light and shadow are a means of plastic expression of volumetric masses, the building somewhat resembles an Italian villa of the Renaissance. Factory workers and oil owners, wealthy merchants and high-ranking officials, famous engineers, officers of the tsarist army spent in a casino or summer club until midnight. Entire fortunes were played here at cards. After the establishment of Soviet power in Azerbaijan in the 1920s, music lovers, as well as scattered ensembles and orchestras, began to gather in this building. Bust of Muslim Magomayev, whose name the Philharmonic bears. On May 25, 1936, on the basis of the Symphony Concerts Department under the Baku Council of Workers', Peasants' and Sailors' Deputies, the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society was organized in the building of the Public Foundation. In 1936-37. Restoration work has been carried out in this building. Created on May 25, 1936 by the decision of the Council of People's Commissars of the Azerbaijan SSR. The hosted building was built in 1910-1912 as a "Summer House for Public Meetings" designed by architect G. M. Ter-Mikelov, located on Istiglaliyat Street. Here, until 1936, various musical groups gave their concerts, performed with various musical programs. On August 11, 1937, by the decision of the Council of People's Commissars of Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijani State Philharmonic Society was given the name of the Azerbaijani composer Muslim Magomayev. The most prominent cultural figures of Azerbaijan - People's Artists of Azerbaijan Khan Shushinsky, Shovket Alekperova, Niyazi, Sara Gadimova and others, as well as artists from other regions of the USSR and countries, performed here at different times.

The building of the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society was built in 1910-1912. according to the project of the architect Gavriil Mikhailovich Termikelov "Summer House for Public Meetings". To select a suitable and worthy project public building the architect was sent to the Cote d'Azur, to Monte Carlo, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, so that he could take a closer look at the local philharmonic society, get acquainted with its project and build something similar here in Baku. It was believed that the Monte Carlo Philharmonic in its beauty occupies one of the first places in Europe. Termikelov returned from Monte Carlo, full of impressions and plans. And some time later, the Summer Club was built at the intersection of Nikolaevskaya and Sadovaya streets (now the streets are Istiglaliyyat and Niyazi).

The 30s were the heyday of the musical life of our capital, therefore it is not surprising that the intensive concert life put forward the task of creating a single artistic organization

After the establishment of Soviet power in Azerbaijan in the 1920s, music lovers, as well as scattered ensembles and orchestras, began to gather in this building. The 1930s were the heyday of the musical life of our capital, therefore it is not surprising that the intensive concert life put forward the task of creating a single artistic organization. Therefore, on May 25, 1936, on the basis of the Department of Symphony Concerts under the Baku Council of Workers', Peasants' and Sailors' Deputies, the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society was organized in the building of the Public Organization. On August 11, 1937, by the decision of the Council of People's Commissars, a petition was sent to perpetuate the name of the honored worker of arts, Muslim Magomedovich Magomayev, and to assign his name to the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society.

It should be noted that since 1996, in connection with the repair work in the building of the Philharmonic, this concert organization, beloved by Azerbaijani music lovers, ceased its activities. After an eight-year break, restoration work began in the building. As a result of the personal initiative and participation of the late President G. A. Aliyev, after eight months of repair work, on January 27, 2004, the Philharmonic was solemnly handed over to its audience.

It is gratifying to note the fact that the Baku Philharmonic artistic architecture and the purity of the resonant sound is more spectacular among its own kind. The whole architectural ensemble looks great even at night, mysteriously emphasizing the royal origin of its Palace philharmonic majesty- in the center of the ancient rejuvenated capital.

The whole architectural ensemble looks magnificent even at night, mysteriously emphasizing the royal origin of Her Palace Philharmonic Majesty - in the center of the ancient rejuvenated capital

Among admirers of high art, the opinion of the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society, as one of the most active concert organizations, has firmly established itself. Each poster announcing the next philharmonic concert program proves the validity of this opinion.

At present, the Philharmonic is a huge institution, which includes the following groups: Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra named after Uzeyir Hajibayli ( artistic director and chief conductor National artist Republic of Azerbaijan Rauf Abdullayev), Azerbaijan State Choir Chapel (artistic director and chief conductor People's Artist Republic of Azerbaijan Gulbaji Imanov), Azerbaijan State Chamber Orchestra named after Gara Garayev (artistic director and chief conductor People's Artist of the Republic of Azerbaijan Teymur Geokchaev), Azerbaijan State Dance Ensemble (artistic director People's Artist of the Republic of Azerbaijan Afag Melikova), Honored Group named after Fikret Amirov and Azerbaijan State Ensemble songs and dance. As well as the Azerbaijan State Orchestra folk instruments, acting under this group (artistic director and chief conductor, People's Artist of the Republic of Azerbaijan Agaverdi Pashayev), Azerbaijan State Piano Trio, Azerbaijan State String Quartet.

Today, in addition to concerts by groups operating under the Philharmonic, performances by well-known foreign soloists, musicians, and artists are also held here. The performances of our leading musicians and performing groups in a wide geographical area is also an important contribution to the promotion and development of the Azerbaijani musical culture. The Philharmonic was and is an outpost of the musical culture of many directions, where several generations of Baku residents brought up their musical taste, ranging from folk mugham to world classical music.

In my time on stage Baku Philharmonic outstanding musicians of the world A.Goldenweiser, L.Oborin, Bul-Bul, R.Beibutov, M.Magomaev, Sh.Mamedova, E.Gilels, D.Oistrakh, S.Richter, father and son Rostropovichi and many, many others performed. At the initiative of the leadership of the Philharmonic, a wide variety of groups visited Baku on tour. These were not just concerts, dozens of generations of Baku residents brought up their musical taste within the walls of our philharmonic society.

Outstanding musicians of the world A. Goldenveizer, L. Oborin, Bul-Bul, R. Beibutov, M. Magomayev, Sh. Mamedova, E. Gilels, D. Oistrakh, S. Richter, father and son Rostropovich and many -a lot others

And today, the leadership of the Az State Philharmonic Society is trying to preserve this tradition. Undoubtedly, the rich creative atmosphere in the Philharmonic was largely created by its leadership. Since 2006, the Az State Philharmonic Society has been headed by the People's Artist of Azerbaijan, soloist of the Moscow State Academic Philharmonic Society, laureate international competitions Murad Adygozal-zade. He successfully combines the work of the head of such a large-scale creative organization with a very wide performing activity. Over the years, Murad muallim has made an invaluable contribution to the development of the Philharmonic, carefully preserving the glorious traditions of musical art. The circle of outstanding artists taking part in philharmonic concerts has also expanded. As well as professional growth, creative development Philharmonic collectives have undergone significant changes recently. In 2010, after a major overhaul and restoration, the Chamber and Organ Music Az State Philharmonic, which is one of the most beautiful architectural monuments the city of Baku. Thanks to this room, the specific gravity to organ music.

"An important secret of the success of the philharmonic life lies in its general accessibility, each listener will find in concert programs something special and necessary for yourself. It hosts anniversary evenings of composers, serious festivals of symphonic, mugham, vocal music, jazz, collaboration with outstanding conductors and soloists. Largely due to the enthusiasm and efforts of the staff of the Az State Philharmonic Society, there is a truly advanced and very demanding audience in our country today, which means that the quality of musical life has increased many times - not only in Baku, but also in other cities of the country. Remaining true to its best traditions, the Philharmonia is constantly updating the methods of its concert work, necessary for full existence in the cultural space of Baku and Azerbaijan and - more broadly - of the whole world," said the director of the Az State Philharmonic Society, Murad Adygozal-zade.

Despite its advanced age, the Baku Philharmonic celebrates its anniversary in excellent creative form

This year, the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the building. In spite of respectable age, The Baku Philharmonic is celebrating its anniversary in an excellent creative form. This anniversary is a holiday for the entire musical community, for everyone who loves, appreciates and understands music.

Taking this opportunity, I would like to congratulate all the people of art, the management and employees of the Az State Philharmonic Society on this significant date. We wish the entire Philharmonic staff inspiration, loyal fans, creative strength and success in the responsible development mission best traditions academic art.

Zakaria Ayla, musicologist

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Azerbaijan State Philharmonic named after Muslim Magomayev(Azerb. Muslum Maqomayev adına Azərbaycan Dövlət filarmoniyası listen)) is a cultural institution in the capital of Azerbaijan, in the city of Baku.

History

When the foremen of the Baku public meeting in 1907 applied to the City Duma with a request to allow them to build a summer building in the city (Mikhailovsky) garden, many vowels objected, because in this case more than 200 perennial trees would have to be cut down. However, in 1908, the project of the summer premises of the Public Assembly in the garden by reducing its area by 1664.92 sq.m. has been approved.

For the entertainment of the “cream” of Baku society, a pavilion made of wood existed earlier in the city. It was plastered, whitewashed and called the "White Club". It was located near the Shirvan fortress gates. One night, when a strong “khazri”, the famous Baku north wind, was blowing, a fire broke out and the pavilion burned to the ground. It was suspected that the White Club was set on fire on purpose.

After the White Club burned down in 1910, it became necessary to create another building where the rich could hold their free time. The project was entrusted to the architect Ter-Mikelov. He was even seconded to the Côte d'Azur - in Monte Carlo, so that he took a closer look at the local philharmonic society, got acquainted with its project. And he built something similar here in Baku. It was believed that the Monte Carlo Philharmonic in its beauty occupies one of the first places in Europe. Ter-Mikelov returned from Monte Carlo, full of impressions and ideas.

Clubhouse in the 1910s photographed by Robert Cotton

The final project was developed in 1910 and submitted for approval by the construction commission of the city government.

The summer club faces the House of the Sadikhov brothers, in profile looks at the building of the Mariinsky Russian Women's Gymnasium, built by G-Z. Tagiev, as well as the palace of Debur, the manager of the Baku office of Rothschild (Subsequently, he sold this palace to the oil company "Caucasian Partnership") .

They say that the head of this joint-stock company, the millionaire Gukasov, begged the architect to make sure that from the palace where he lived with his family, everything that was happening in the summer club was not only heard, but also visible. In addition, he did not want, sitting on the balcony, to “admire” the silent wall. The request of the millionaire was respected and acted in a rather original way. Usually the stage in the auditorium "looks" at the main entrance. In the summer hall of the Philharmonic, the entrance to the auditorium is located on the side of the stage. So from the windows and from the balcony of the former Debur Palace, as in the palm of your hand, you can see the stage of the summer club.

In the early 1990s, the Philharmonic closed for renovations. FROM