Arif Malikov facts for kids
Arif Malikov (born September 13, 1933 – died May 9, 2019) was a famous Azerbaijani composer. He wrote many pieces of music, but he is best known for his ballets. A ballet is a type of dance performance that tells a story through music and movement.
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Arif Malikov's Famous Ballets
The Legend of Love
Arif Malikov's first and most famous work was the ballet called "Legend of Love". This ballet was first performed at the Kirov State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Leningrad. This theatre is a very important place for ballet and opera.
The story of "Legend of Love" comes from an old legend called "Farhad and Shirin". It's a tale about love and sacrifice. This ballet became very popular and was performed in many countries across Europe.
Other Ballets
After "Legend of Love," Malikov continued to compose music for other ballets. He wrote two more important ballets:
- "Yer üzündə iki nəfər" (which means "Two People" or "Two") in 1967.
- "Poem of Two Hearts" in 1981.
These works also showed his talent for telling stories through music.
Later Life
Arif Malikov passed away on May 9, 2019, at the age of 85. He left behind a wonderful collection of music, especially his famous ballets, which are still enjoyed by many people today.
See Also
In Spanish: Arif Malikov para niños
External Links
- "Arif Malikov, Composer: Symphonic Music Built Upon Legend and Imagination," by Arif Malikov with Aida Huseinova, in Azerbaijan International, Vol. 13:1 (Spring 2005), pp. 32–35.
