The Hajibeyov Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra (

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: ''Hacıbəyov adına Azərbaycan Dövlət Simfonik Orkestri'') was formed in 1920 being one of the first orchestras in the

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, at the request of composer

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after whom it was later named. It is affiliated with the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society. Composers such as Rhené-Baton and

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were invited from abroad to assist in establishing and training the orchestra body. From 1938 to 1984, Hajibeyov's nephew

Niyazi Niyazi Zulfugar oghlu Taghizade Hajibeyov ( az, Niyazi Zülfüqar bəy oğlu Hacıbəyov) (1912–1984) was a prominent Soviet Azerbaijani conductor, and composer of the renowned symphonic mugham "Rast". Early life Niyazi was born on August 2 ...

was conducting the orchestra. After his death, the conducting has been performed by

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of Azerbaijan, Professor

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. The orchestra has toured a number of countries including the

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.Azərbaycan Dövlət Simfonik Orkestri
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Principal conductors

(1920–1938) * Niyazi Hajibeyov (1938–1984) *

(1984– )

References

Azerbaijani symphony orchestras Musical groups established in 1920 1920 establishments in Azerbaijan {{orchestra-stub