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Uzeyir Hajibeyov
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The voice of a nation

Anthem & School

Hajibeyov gave his country not only operas but its main melody — the state anthem — and a school from which generations of musicians came.

His contribution to statehood and education is as great as to music: he created not single works but institutions.

Anthem & School

The country's anthem

Uzeyir Hajibeyov composed the music of the state anthem of Azerbaijan. This melody became a musical symbol of independence and sounds at all the country's main events.

He also wrote music for the anthem of the Azerbaijan SSR — his hand defined the sound of an era.

Uzeyir Hajibeyov

Anthem & School

A national school

Hajibeyov stood at the origins of Azerbaijani music education. He led the conservatory and raised composers and performers who continued his work.

Today the Baku Music Academy bears the name of Uzeyir Hajibeyov — a sign that the whole school grew out of him.

Teachers of the conservatory, 1923

Contribution

Four foundations

01

Anthem

Composer of the music of Azerbaijan's anthem.

02

Conservatory

Leader and builder of the school.

03

Teacher

Raised a generation of musicians.

04

Founder

Creator of the national music tradition.

Information about the anthem and the conservatory is given from open sources.