Asaf Zeynally Music College

Asaf Zeynally Music School in Baku
General information
Location	Baku, Azerbaijan
Construction started	1916

Baku Musical College – is a state college of professional secondary education in Baku and one of the leading secondary musical schools of Azerbaijan.^[1]

General information

Baku Musical College is a four-year special secondary school. About 1400 students study and 400 pedagogues teach there. More than 8000 musical personnel studied in this college during its existence period. Nazim Kazimov, Honored Art Worker of Azerbaijan is a chairman of the college.

History

In 1885, Antonina Yermolayeva, alumni of Moscow Conservatory opened a private music school with a support of her sisters Yelizaveta and Yevgeniya. Antonina Yermolayeva became director of the school. Musical classes under Baku department of Musical Union of Russia were opened on the basis of this school, in 1901. A.Yermolayeva was in charge of them, too. Education in these classes were professional. In 1916, musical courses were transformed into a musical school. Pedagogical staff of the school was mainly consisted of alumnus of Russian conservatoires. Education was implemented by that material which was accepted in Saint Petersburg and Moscow, in the beginning of the 19th century. In, 1922, Uzeyir Hajibeyov, eminent Azerbaijani composer led the school. New faculties, where foundation of theory and play on eastern instruments was also taught alongside with the European instruments, were opened in time of Uzeyir Hajibeyov’s direction (1922-1926 and 1939-1941). In 1953, the school was named after Asaf Zeynally, Azerbaijani composer and pedagogue.^[2]

Famous alumni

Khan Shushinski

Asaf Zeynally

Said Rustamov

Sabina Babayeva

Ahmad Bakikhanov

Muslim Magomayev

Zeynab Khanlarova

Alim Qasimov

Lutfiyar Imanov

Valentin Jenevskiy^[3]

References

Baku landmarks

Famous and historic structures	Ichari Shahar Palace of the Shirvanshahs Bath Houses of the Shirvanshahs Bath Houses of Haji Gayib Maiden Tower Baku Khans' Palace Alley of Honor Martyrs' Lane Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center International Mugam Center of Azerbaijan Palace of Happiness Gulustan Palace Ismailiyya Palace Baku TV Tower Flame Towers

Places of worship	Bibi-Heybat Mosque Binagady Mosque Gardashlyg Mosque Juma Mosque Lezgi Mosque Muhammad Mosque Palace Mosque Saray Mosque Shahids’ Mosque Sheikh İbrahim Mosque Taza Pir Mosque Tuba Shahi Mosque Ateshgah Holy Myrrhbearers Cathedral Church of the Saviour Church of Michael Archangel Church of the Immaculate Conception

Nature and parks	Baku Bay Baku Archipelago Lake Boyukshor Baku Botanical Gardens National Park Mirza Alakbar Sabir Garden Philharmonic Garden Molokan Garden Baku Boulevard Samad Vurgun Park

Entertainment and recreation	Baku Crystal Hall Baku Ferris Wheel Buta Palace Heydar Aliyev Palace Baku Zoo Park Bulvar Children's World Baku State Circus Baku Water Park Baku Aqua Park

Cultural and art	National Library of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall National Art Museum of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan State Museum of History Independence Museum of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan State Museum of Musical Culture Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature Baku Museum of Modern Art Baku Museum of Miniature Books Rinay Azerbaijan Carpet Museum House-Museum of Vagif Mustafazadeh Villa Petrolea Azerbaijan State Academic Drama Theatre Azerbaijan State Pantomime Theatre Azerbaijan State Russian Drama Theatre Azerbaijan State Theatre of Musical Comedy Azerbaijan State Theatre of Young Spectators Baku Puppet Theatre Green Theatre Rashid Behbudov State Song Theatre

Science and education	Baku State University Azerbaijan Technical University Azerbaijan Medical University Azerbaijan State Economic University Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts Azerbaijan University of Languages Azerbaijan Architecture and Construction University Khazar University Qafqaz University Baku Slavic University Odlar Yurdu University Western University Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences Azerbaijan State Marine Academy Azerbaijan State Oil Academy Baku Academy of Music Asaf Zeynally Music College Baku Polytechnicum Jamshid Nakhchivanski Military Lyceum

Sport venues	AZAL Stadium Baku Aquatics Center Baku National Stadium Baku Shooting Center Baku Sports Hall Baku Tennis Academy Bayil Stadium Dalga Arena Bakcell Arena Heydar Aliyev Sports and Exhibition Complex Ismat Gayibov Stadium Karabakh Stadium National Gymnastics Arena Inter Arena Shagan Olympic Sport Complex Stadium Tofiq Bahramov Stadium Tofiq Ismayilov Stadium

Transportation	Heydar Aliyev International Airport Baku Railway Station Baku International Sea Trade Port Baku Metro Baku Funicular

Squares and streets	Azadliq Square Fountains Square National Flag Square 28 May Street Boyuk Shor Highway Istiglaliyyat Street Neftchilar Avenue Nizami Street Rashid Behbudov Street Tbilisi Avenue

Government and financial institutions	National Assembly Government House Presidential Apparatus Baku City Hall Central Bank of Azerbaijan Baku Stock Exchange Baku Expo Center

Category:Baku

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