Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall facts for kids
The Magomayev Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall (in Azeri: Maqomayev adına Azərbaycan Dövlət Filarmoniyası) is a very important place for music in Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan. It's where people go to enjoy classical music and folk music concerts.
History of the Building
This beautiful building was constructed between 1910 and 1912. Rich people in Baku wanted a special club for parties and fun events.
The building's outside looks like Italian Renaissance style, which is an old European design. Inside, it has a Rococo style, which is very fancy and decorative. Its design was inspired by the famous Monte Carlo Casino in Monaco.
During the Russian Civil War, the building was used for public meetings. In 1936, it became a special place for music. It was meant to help share and promote Azerbaijani classical music and folk music.
On August 11, 1937, after some repairs, the hall was named after Muslim Magomayev. He was a famous Azerbaijani composer.
The hall was closed for a long time, more than eight years, starting in 1995 for more repairs. The renovation work finally began in November 2002. This happened because Heydar Aliyev, who was the President of Azerbaijan, gave a special order. The newly renovated building officially opened on January 27, 2004.
About the Building
The main building of the Philharmonic Hall has two concert areas. The Summer Hall can hold 1100 people, and the Winter Hall can hold 610 people. Both halls share the same stage.
The Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall is home to seven different music and performing groups:
- The Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra
- The Azerbaijan State Choir Capella
- The Azerbaijan State Chamber Orchestra
- The Azerbaijan State Piano Trio
- The Azerbaijan State String Quartet
- The Azerbaijan State Folk Song and Dance Ensemble
- The Azerbaijan State Orchestra of Folk Instruments
Related pages
Images for kids
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Building in the 20th century
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The Philharmonic Garden
See also
In Spanish: Filarmónica Estatal de Azerbaiyán para niños
