Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater
January 21, 2023
The Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater (Azeri: Axundov adına Azərbaycan Dövlət Akademik Opera və Balet Teatrı), formerly known as the Mailov Theatre[1] is an opera house in Baku, Azerbaijan. It was built in 1911.
Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater
The theatre was built at the request of magnate Daniel Mailov and funded by magnate Zeynalabdin Taghiyev. In 1910, famous RussiansopranoAntonina Nezhdanova visited Baku giving several concerts at various clubs and performance venues.[2] At a ball organized on the occasion of Nezhdanova's departure at the local casino, she was asked whether she would like to visit Baku again. Her response was negative followed by a concern that in a city of so many wealthy people no one would fund the construction of a decent opera theatre where singers could fully demonstrate their musical talent. Daniel Mailov who had grown to admire both Nezhdanova's voice and persona during her tour decided to use this opportunity and offered her to revisit Baku in one year to attend the opening of a new opera theatre, which he would order to build in her honour.[3] According to an urban legend, Mailov and his brother were not invited to a housewarming ball of a famous opera singer from Baku whose new house (now the head office of SOCAR) was one of the most outstanding pieces of architecture in the city. The Mailovs therefore decided to erect a building of their own outdoing the "tactless" singer.[citation needed]
The Russian architect and civil engineer of Armenian[4][5] descent Nikolai Bayev designed the architectural sketch of the theatre.[1] However the construction of such grandiose building in a year was unheard of at the time and required many safety measures to be taken. The Mailovs decided not to wait for the approval of the City Council but were ordered to stop the construction as it violated building regulations.[3] Soon Bayev managed to convince the city legislature and received its approval. Azeri magnate Zeynalabdin Taghiyev who had earlier sponsored the construction of the Taghiyev Theatre (present-day Azerbaijan State Musical Comedy Theatre) expressed his doubts that the new theatre could be fully constructed in such a short period of time. Daniel Mailov laid a bet: if the Mailovs did not manage to get the theatre built on time, they would offer it to Taghiyev as a gift; if the theatre was indeed built by 1911, Taghiyev would have to cover all the building expenses.[3] The three-shift work at the site involving 200 workers ensured speedy construction of the building. All works were completed in less than 10 months. The total costs for construction exceeded 250,000 rubles.[1] The city mayor Peter Martynov accompanied by architects and engineers examined the newly built theatre and confirmed its safety. As promised, Taghiyev paid all the expenses. The official opening of the Mailyovs' Theatre was scheduled on 28 February 1911. Daniel Mailov notified Nezhdanova of the ceremony by telegramme beforehand, and the renowned soprano became the first singer to perform at the new opera house. Most of Baku's multiethnic elite attended the event; among the ones not present was the opera singer who had not invited the Mailovs to his housewarming ball.[3]
In 1916, the theatre acquired a resident organization (Pavel Amirago's opera troupe) and began to function on a permanent basis. In 1920, it became a state theatre known as the Opera and Ballet Theatre. In 1925, the Azerbaijani Opera Troupe, the Russian Opera Troupe and the Drama Troupe united to become the official resident organization, and in 1927 the theatre was named after writer Mirza Fatali Akhundov. In 1959, it received the status of an academic theatre.
In 1985, the newly renovated theatre mysteriously burned down. In 1987, all the restoratory works were finished and the theatre reopened its doors.[1]
^ abcdOpera in Azerbaijan by Azer Rezayev. Azerbaijan International. #5.4. Winter 1997
^(in Russian) On Baku for Those Who Has Never Been There by Elena Kolmanovskaya. Baku Pages. 31 March 2003
^ abcd(in Russian) The Opera and Ballet Theatre by Manaf Suleymanov. The Past Days. 1990
^Armenia-Russia: The dialogue in the space of artistic culture, Materials of International symposium, Moscow 2010, p. 16 (by Dr. M. Gasparyan) October 26, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
^Армянская культура в 1800-1917 гг., Вахе Эрканьян, 1985, p. 190
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January 21, 2023
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The Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater Azeri Axundov adina Azerbaycan Dovlet Akademik Opera ve Balet Teatri formerly known as theMailov Theatre 1 is an opera house in Baku Azerbaijan It was built in 1911 Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet TheaterAddressNizami kucesi 95BakuAzerbaijanConstructionOpened28 February 1911Years active1911 presentArchitectNikolai BayevTenantsAzerbaijan State Academic BalletAzerbaijan State Academic OperaWebsitewww wbr tob wbr az Contents 1 History 2 See also 3 References 4 External linksHistory EditThe theatre was built at the request of magnate Daniel Mailov and funded by magnate Zeynalabdin Taghiyev In 1910 famous Russian soprano Antonina Nezhdanova visited Baku giving several concerts at various clubs and performance venues 2 At a ball organized on the occasion of Nezhdanova s departure at the local casino she was asked whether she would like to visit Baku again Her response was negative followed by a concern that in a city of so many wealthy people no one would fund the construction of a decent opera theatre where singers could fully demonstrate their musical talent Daniel Mailov who had grown to admire both Nezhdanova s voice and persona during her tour decided to use this opportunity and offered her to revisit Baku in one year to attend the opening of a new opera theatre which he would order to build in her honour 3 According to an urban legend Mailov and his brother were not invited to a housewarming ball of a famous opera singer from Baku whose new house now the head office of SOCAR was one of the most outstanding pieces of architecture in the city The Mailovs therefore decided to erect a building of their own outdoing the tactless singer citation needed The Russian architect and civil engineer of Armenian 4 5 descent Nikolai Bayev designed the architectural sketch of the theatre 1 However the construction of such grandiose building in a year was unheard of at the time and required many safety measures to be taken The Mailovs decided not to wait for the approval of the City Council but were ordered to stop the construction as it violated building regulations 3 Soon Bayev managed to convince the city legislature and received its approval Azeri magnate Zeynalabdin Taghiyev who had earlier sponsored the construction of the Taghiyev Theatre present day Azerbaijan State Musical Comedy Theatre expressed his doubts that the new theatre could be fully constructed in such a short period of time Daniel Mailov laid a bet if the Mailovs did not manage to get the theatre built on time they would offer it to Taghiyev as a gift if the theatre was indeed built by 1911 Taghiyev would have to cover all the building expenses 3 The three shift work at the site involving 200 workers ensured speedy construction of the building All works were completed in less than 10 months The total costs for construction exceeded 250 000 rubles 1 The city mayor Peter Martynov accompanied by architects and engineers examined the newly built theatre and confirmed its safety As promised Taghiyev paid all the expenses The official opening of the Mailyovs Theatre was scheduled on 28 February 1911 Daniel Mailov notified Nezhdanova of the ceremony by telegramme beforehand and the renowned soprano became the first singer to perform at the new opera house Most of Baku s multiethnic elite attended the event among the ones not present was the opera singer who had not invited the Mailovs to his housewarming ball 3 In 1916 the theatre acquired a resident organization Pavel Amirago s opera troupe and began to function on a permanent basis In 1920 it became a state theatre known as the Opera and Ballet Theatre In 1925 the Azerbaijani Opera Troupe the Russian Opera Troupe and the Drama Troupe united to become the official resident organization and in 1927 the theatre was named after writer Mirza Fatali Akhundov In 1959 it received the status of an academic theatre In 1985 the newly renovated theatre mysteriously burned down In 1987 all the restoratory works were finished and the theatre reopened its doors 1 Singers who have been associated with opera company include Azer Zeynalov Javid Samadov and Shovkat Mammadova See also EditList of concert hallsReferences Edit a b c d Opera in Azerbaijan by Azer Rezayev Azerbaijan International 5 4 Winter 1997 in Russian On Baku for Those Who Has Never Been There by Elena Kolmanovskaya Baku Pages 31 March 2003 a b c d in Russian The Opera and Ballet Theatre by Manaf Suleymanov The Past Days 1990 Armenia Russia The dialogue in the space of artistic culture Materials of International symposium Moscow 2010 p 16 by Dr M Gasparyan Archived October 26 2014 at the Wayback Machine Armyanskaya kultura v 1800 1917 gg Vahe Erkanyan 1985 p 190External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Baku opera and ballet theatre Official website in Azerbaijani Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater 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