Uzeyir Hadjibeyov

Known for Sound

Uzeyir Hadjibeyov's portrait

Details

Birthday: September 17, 1885

Deathday: November 23, 1948

Place of birth: Agjabedi, Elisavetpolskaya guberniya, Russian Empire

Biography

Uzeyir bey Abdulhuseyn bey oghlu Hajibeyov was an Azerbaijani composer, musicologist and teacher. He is recognized as the father of Azerbaijani classical music. Hajibeyov composed the music of the national anthem of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.