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Amirov Fikret

Aitken, Robert

Amirov, Fikret

Amlin, Martin

Amram, David

Andriessen, Jurriaan

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Arrieu, Claude

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Six Pieces for flute and piano

Six Pieces for flute and piano

By Amirov Fikret

Fikret Amirov: Six Pieces for flute and piano were composed in 1976 and shortly after published by Sikorski as "Sechs Stücke für Flöte und Klavier".
The collection showcases Amirov's signature style of integrating the rich modal system of Azerbaijani mugham (traditional improvisational music) into a formal Western classical structure. The music is deeply evocative of the composer's homeland, Azerbaijan, and its folk traditions.
Each of the six pieces has a descriptive title and distinct character:
1. Song of the Ashug (Bardenweise): Refers to an ashug, a traveling folk musician who improvises songs.
2. Cradle Song (Wiegenlied): A soothing lullaby with modal elements.
3. Dance (Tanz): A lighthearted and rhythmic movement with a distinct lilt.
4. In the Mountains of Azerbaijan: Invokes a feeling of the natural landscape through folk-like material.
5. At the Spring (An der Quelle): Features flowing musical material reminiscent of water.
6. Nocturne: A lyrical and atmospheric closing piece.
The pieces collectively offer a unique and colourful exploration of the flute and piano repertoire, often referred to as "Caucasian Impressionism" for its blending of Eastern melodies and Western harmonies.

Jeanne Baxtresser

Pedja Muzijevic (piano), 1998, Cala Records / Orchard

1. Song of the Ashug

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Jeanne Baxtresser

Pedja Muzijevic (piano), 1998, Cala Records / Orchard

2. Cradle Song

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Jeanne Baxtresser

Pedja Muzijevic (piano), 1998, Cala Records / Orchard

3. Dance

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Jeanne Baxtresser

Pedja Muzijevic (piano), 1998, Cala Records / Orchard

4. In the Mountains of Azerbaijan

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Jeanne Baxtresser

Pedja Muzijevic (piano), 1998, Cala Records / Orchard

5. At the Spring

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Jeanne Baxtresser

Pedja Muzijevic (piano), 1998, Cala Records / Orchard

6. Nocturne

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Amirov Fikret

Fikret Amirov (1922 - 1984) a prominent Azerbaijani composer and a leading figure in Soviet music who fundamentally merged the traditional modal music of Azerbaijan (mugham) with Western symphonic traditions. He is widely considered the founder of the "symphonic mugham" genre.
Born in Ganja, Azerbaijan, Amirov grew up immersed in the traditional music of his culture; his father, Mashadi Jamil Amirov, was a famous folk singer and a master of the tar (a traditional stringed instrument). Fikret studied at the Azerbaijan State Conservatoire in Baku, initially focusing on folk instruments and composition. His studies were interrupted by service in World War II, but he later graduated after working with renowned composers Boris Zeydman and Uzeyir Hajibeyov.
Amirov's work is celebrated for its deep national character and accessible, lyrical style. He successfully adapted traditional Azerbaijani melodic and rhythmic structures into large-scale classical formats.
His prolific output included opera "Sevil", ballet "One Thousand and One Nights", three symphonic works, and chamber music.