Shah Ismayil (opera)

“Shah Ismayil” – is an Azerbaijani mugham opera in 6 acts and 7 scenes composed by Muslim Magomayev,[1] in 1915-1919.[2] Libretto and text were written by Mirza Gadir Ismayilzade basing on a legend about young Shah Ismayil.[3][4]

Scene from "Shah Ismayil" opera. Director - Abbas Mirza Sharifov, Artist - Roberg.

Premiere of the opera was held in March 1919 in Baku, with a benefit performance of Huseyngulu Sarabski (Rzayev). Muslim Magomayev was conductor and Huseyn Arablinski (Khalafov) was director of the opera. Actors such as H.Sarabski (Shah Ismayil), M.H.Teregulov (Aslan Shah) and Huseynagha Hajibababeyov (Gulzar) played parts in the opera.[3]

The second edition was created in 1924. Premiere was held on December 3, 1924 in Baku, at Azerbaijan State Academic Drama Theatre. Muslim Magomayev was its conductor and A.A.Tuganov director. Huseyngulu Sarabski (Shah Ismayil), M.H.Teregulov (Aslan Shah) and Khurshid Qajar (Gulzar) acted the parts. On November 20, 1929 the opera was again staged in Baku. And again Muslim Magomayev was its conductor. Abbas Mirza Sharifzadeh was the director and S.S.Serejin and V.V.Roberg were art directors of the opera. H.A.Hajibababeyov (Shah Ismayil) and Khurshid Qajar (Gulzar) acted the main parts.[3]

In 1930, the third edition of the opera was written. Its premiere was held in Baku, in 1947. Ahad Israfilzade was conductor of the opera.[3]

Characters
Role Voice type
Shah Ismayil tenor
Aslan Shah, his father baritone
Gulzar, Arabian beauty, lover of Shah Ismayil soprano
Arab Zangi, hermitess mezzo-soprano
Ibn Tahir bass
Vizier tenor
Abu Hamza, rich Bedouin-merchant tenor
Arab bass
Rammal tenor
Traveler tenor
Robber tenor
Arabian warriors, courtiers and guests on the wedding.
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References
  1. "Опера "Шах Исмаил"". citylife.az. Archived from the original on 2016-11-05.
  2. Э. Г. Абасова. Магомаев А. М. Музыкальная энциклопедия. — М.: Советская энциклопедия, Советский композитор. Под ред. Ю. В. Келдыша. 1973—1982.
  3. Бернандт Г., Словарь опер, впервые поставленных или изданных в дореволюционной России и в СССР (1736—1959), М., 1962. Стр. 345-346
  4. "В рамках фестиваля "Мир мугама" прозвучала опера "Шах Исмаил" – ФОТО". 1news.az.

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