Asya Sultanova
Asya Bakhish Sultanova (16 October 1923 – 22 November 2021) was an Azerbaijani composer[1] who is best known for her works for children and her collaboration with singer Muslim Magomayev.[2]
Biography
Sultanova was born in
Sultanova married, then divorced, musician and actor Vladimir Shainsky.[5] She presented recitals throughout the Soviet Union, and worked at a film studio. She first heard Muslim Magomayev sing in 1963.[6] They collaborated on three songs, and she introduced him to Armenian composer Arno Babajanyan.[4]
In 1967, Sultanova was awarded the title “Honored Worker of Azerbaijan.” During an interview in 2014, she estimated that she had composed 80 songs, and discussed her current project, “Ode to Friendship of Peoples.” She said, “Peace is needed on Earth - that’s what matters.”[4]
Sultanova composed music for texts by
She died on 22 November 2021, at the age of 98.[7]
Compositions
Chamber
- Variations (violin and piano)[3]
Orchestra
Piano
Vocal
- “If You are With Me” (with Muslim Magomayev)[4]
- “Russia”
- “Stars of Baku” (with Muslim Magomayev)[4]
- “The Man I am Waiting For” (with Muslim Magomayev)[4]
References
- OCLC 28889156.
- ^ a b Asya Sultanova: 3 pieces from 'Childrens' [sic] pictures', retrieved 2021-10-12
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- ^ "Shainsky, Vladimir Yakovlevich". clever-geek.imtqy.com. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
- ^ "October 2019 – Thrift Deals". Retrieved 2021-10-12.
- ^ Ушла из жизни композитор Ася Султанова (in Russian)
- ^ a b c d "Russian Piano Music Vol. 4 R - U - PDF Free Download". qdoc.tips. Retrieved 2021-10-12.