Wht & Where May 2013

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GUIDE to CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENTS

BAKU - AZERBAIJAN

since 2007

What & Where


BAKU - AZERBAIJAN

since 2007


BAKU - AZERBAIJAN

since 2007

“ELEVEN” CLUB & RESTAURANT Neftchiler Ave., PARK INN 11th floorTel: (99451) 510 00 [email protected]

3 Solo concert by SevdaAlekperzade 21.00

OPERA SKYnd15, Nobel Ave., TC “Azure” (2 floor)

Tel: ( +99412) 480 88 88 (+99450) 270 88 88

4 Dj Angelo 22.00

BAKU EXPO CENTER1, 91 km, Airport highway, Yeni Surakhani settlement, BakuTel: (99412) 404 82 00 [email protected] www.bakuexpocenter.az

Baku Expo Centre is a multipurpose events venue designed and constructed in accordance with highest international standards. It is a common ground for industry exhibitions, conferences, product demonstrations, seminars, meetings, corporate events for business and entertainment.

5 David Guetta in Baku! 21.00

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Uzeyir Hajibeyli Home-Museum

69/69, Shamil Azizbeyov str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 595 25 58

(99412) 595 25 34

Opening hours:

10:00 – 18:00

Monday

Jalil Mammadguluzade Home-Museum

56, S. Taghiade str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 492 24 09

Opening hours:

10:00 – 18:00

Tuesday-Sunday

Nariman Narimanov Memorial Museum

35, Istiglaliyyat str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 492 05 15

Opening hours:

09:00-18:00

Monday-Sunday

Mammad Said Ordubadi Memorial Museum

19/19, Khagani str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 493 50 85

Opening hours:

13:00-18:00

Monday-Friday

Hasan bey Zardabi Natural History Museum

3, Lermontov str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 492 06 67

Opening hours:

10:00-17:00

Tuesday-Saturday

Jafar Jabbarli Home-Museum

44, S. Gutgashinli str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 438 43 50

www.cafarcabbarli.org

Opening hours:

10:00-18:00

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Gobustan State Historical-Artistic Preserve

3, Lermontov str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 492 02 54

(99412) 492 61 45

http://www.gobustan-rockart.az

Opening hours:

10:30-16:30

Monday-Sunday

Museum of Modern Art

5, Yusif Safarov str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 490 84 84

Opening hours:

Tuesday-Sunday

11:00-21:00

www.mim.az

“Gallery 1969”

27, Uz.Hajibeyli str., Baku

Tel: (994 12) 493 28 36

(994 12) 493 28 41

Opening hours:

10:00-18:00

Monday-Friday

Vajiha Samadova Exhibition Centre

19, Khagani str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 493 62 30

(99412) 493 65 01

(99412) 493 17 44

(99412) 498 69 26

Opening hours:

11:00-17:00

Monday-Sunday

Boyuk Gala 19 Art Gallery

19, Boyuk Gala str., Icherisheher, Baku

Tel: (99412) 492 05 78

(99412) 493 05 01

Opening hours:

10:00 – 18:00

Tuesday-Sunday

Center of Azerbaijan Miniature Art

15, Gasr str., Icherisheher, Baku

Tel: (99412) 492 59 06

Opening hours:

10:00 – 19:00

Monday-Sunday

Chamber & Organ Music Hall

9, 28th of May str., Baku

Tel: (994 12) 493 75 37

AZERBAIJAN STATE ACADEMIC OPERA AND BALLET THEATRE

95, Nizami str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 493 16 51

(99412) 493 31 88

(99412) 493 16 51

5 The prominent Kazakh Alpamis – opera (Premiere) 19.00

composer Erkegali Rakhmadiyev

11 P. Mascagni Cavalleria Rusticana – opera (Premiere) 19.00

12 M. Magomayev Shakh Ismayil – opera 19.00

15 Leyli and Mejnun - opera 19.00

18 G. Verdi Aida - opera 19.00

19 S. Prokofiev Cinderella - opera 14.00

21 Solo concert by the Bahar Letifgyzy 19.00

22 U. Hajibeyli Arshin Mal Alan – operetta 19.00

25 G. Bizet Carmen – opera 19.00

26 U. Hajibeyli Asli & Kerem – opera 19.00

31 F. Garayev “Shades of Gobustan” ballet (Premiere)

Will be staged at the Gobustan National Historical & Artistic Reserve

U. Hajibeyli

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National Azerbaijan History Museum

4, Z. Taghiyev str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 493 36 48

(99412) 498 52 11

Opening hours:

10:00-18:00

Monday-Friday

Azerbaijan State Museum of History of Religion

123 A, Neftchiler ave., Baku

Tel: (99412) 493 92 43

Opening hours:

09:00-18:00

Monday-Sunday

Miniature Book Museum

67, Gala Dongesi, Icherisheher, Baku

Tel: (99412) 492 94 64

(99412) 499 17 12

http://mini-books.aznet.org

Opening hours:

11:00-17:00

Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

National Education Museum of the Republic of

Azerbaijan

11, Niyazi str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 492 04 53

Opening hours:

11:00-17:00

Monday-Friday

Museum of Independence of Azerbaijan


Tel: (99412) 498 83 82

(99412) 493 92 93

Opening hours:

10:00-17:00

Tuesday-Sunday

Azerbaijan Museum of Geology

95, Gutgashinli str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 510 42 88

Opening hours:

10:00-17:00

Monday-Friday

Museum of Azerbaijan Medicine

18, N.Rafibeyli str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 490 05 61

(99412) 490 07 58

Opening hours:

09:00-17:00

Monday-Friday

Center of Archaeology & Ethnography

42, Boyuk Gala str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 492 52 36

(99412) 492 88 66

Opening hours:

10:00-17:00

Monday-Friday

Olympia Museum

5, Olympia str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 465 84 38

(99412) 465 42 25

Opening hours:

09:00-18:00

Monday, Tuesday, Friday

“Rinay” Malacofauna Museum

2A, Ibrahim Mammadov str., apt. 85, Baku

Opening hours:

10:00-14:00

Monday, Tuesday, Friday

Azerbaijan State Agriculture Museum

30/97, Darnagul highway, Baku

Tel: (99412) 461 49 17

(99412) 461 22 15

Opening hours:

09:00-17:00

Monday-Saturday

Huseyn Javid Home-Museum


Tel: (99412) 492 06 57

(99412) 492 70 49

www.huseyncavid.com

Opening hours:

10:00 – 17:00

Monday-Saturday

Leopold & Mstislav Rostropovich Home-

Museum

19, L.&M.Rostropovich str.,Baku

Tel: (99412) 492 02 65

www.rostropovich.aznet.org

Opening hours:

10:00 – 17:00

Tuesday-Sunday

Samed Vurgun Home-Museum

4, Tarlan Aliyarbeyov str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 493 56 52

www.samedvurgun.com

Opening hours:

10:00 – 17:00

Monday-Saturday

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The Opera Theater was built in 1914 and restored in

1988. Along with the performances of its own

company, the main stage of the country has seen

such luminaries of world opera and ballet as Jose

Carreras, Montserrat Caballe, Elena Obraztsova,

Galina Vishnevskaya, and others.

Azerbaijan State Academic

Opera and Ballet Theatre

01-30 April

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123A, Neftchiler ave., Baku

Tel: (99412) 493 72 87

(99412) 493 58 83

(99412) 498 37 31

http://www.museumcenter.az

Opening hours:

10:00-18:00

Monday-Sunday

Azerbaijan National Museum of Arts

9-11, Niyazi str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 492 57 11

(99412) 492 57 89

Opening hours:

10:00-18:00

Tuesday-Sunday

State Museum of Azerbaijan Carpet &

Applied Art named after Latif Karimov


Tel: (99412) 493 66 85

(99412) 493 44 17

www.azcarpetmuseum.azeurotel.com

Opening hours:

10:00-18:00

Monday-Friday

State Museum of Azerbaijan Musical Culture

5, R. Behbudov str., Baku

Tel: (994 12) 498 44 79

(99412) 498 81 84

www.musicmuseum.az

Opening hours:

10:00-18:00

Monday – Sunday

Azerbaijan State Theatre Museum named

after Jafar Jabbarli


Tel: (99412) 493 40 98

Opening hours:

09:00-18:00

Tuesday-Sunday

Abdulla Shaig Home-Museum

21, Abdulla Shaig str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 492 29 61

www.ashaig.aznet.org

Opening hours:

10:00 – 17:00

Monday-Sunday

Bulbul Memorial Museum

15, Bulbu ave., Baku

Tel: (99412) 493 56 97

Opening hours:

10:00 – 18:00

Monday-Friday

State Historical & Architectural Museum-

Preserve “Complex of Shirvanshahs` Palace”

76, Gasr str., Icherisheher, Baku

Tel: (99412) 492 83 04

(99412) 492 10 73

Opening hours:

10:00-18:00

Monday-Sunday

National Museum of Azerbaijan Literature

named after Nizami Ganjavi


Tel: (99412) 492 18 64

(99412) 492 04 49

www.azhistorymuseum.org

Opening hours:

11:00-17:00

Monday-Friday

Institute of Manuscripts named after

Mohammad Fuzuli

8, Isiglaliyyat str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 492 14 01

(99412) 492 31 97

Opening hours:

10:00-16:00

Monday-Friday

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1 H. Miralamov Ganja Gates 19.00

2 K. Abdulla Shakh Ismayil 19.00

3 S. Shendil Bloody Nigar 19.00

4 M. Frisch Don Juan or the Seductions ofGeometry 19.00

7 Play by the Irevan State Azerbaijan Drama Theatre 19.00

8 K.Abdulla Shakh Ismayil 19.00

9 Elchin Destiny of the Actor 19.00

11 F. Bruckner Napoleon 19.00

12 A. Shaig The Talking Doll 12.00

B. Brecht Mother Courage & Her Children 19.00

13 Elchin Destiny of the Actor 19.00

14 A. Sagarelly Khanuma 19.00

15 V. Hugo A Woman`s Love (based on Maria Tudor) 19.00

16 H. Hasanov Far Away Letter 19.00

17 The commemoration evening dedicated to the 130th Jubilee 17.00

of the People`s Artist of USSR Mirzagha Aliyev

M. F. Akhundzade The Adventures of the Vizier of Lankaran Khanate 19.00

18 J. Mammadguluze The Book of My Mother 19.00

19 I. Efendiyev Karabakhname 12.00

Elchin Shakespeare 19.00

21 F. Dürrenmatt The Visit of the Old Lady 19.00

22 K. Abdulla Shakh Ismayil 19.00

23 J. Mammadguluze The Book of My Mother 19.00

24 I. Efendiyev Boy Chicheyi 19.00

25 Elchin Killer 19.00

26 A. Shaig Talking Doll 12.00

28 Elchin Killer 19.00

30 Afgan Oligarch 19.00

31 The commemoration evening dedicated to the 100th Jubilee 19.00

of the People`s Artist Alagha Aghayev

AZERBAIJAN STATE ACADEMIC NATIONAL DRAMA THEATRE1, Fizuli Square, Baku

Tel: (99412) 594 44 03

(99412) 594 49 39

(99412) 594 48 40

28 CINEMACrossing Azadlig ave. and Fuzuli str, 28 Mall, Baku Tel: (+99412) 499 89 [email protected] www.28cinema.az

28 Cinema is the biggest cinema theater in the republic in terms of seats. The theater features six cinema halls which enable to diversify its programme to the maximum extent. The cinema theater programme is quite diverse and interesting, made up of world premieres and latest movies; furthermore, foreign-language movie screening (in English, Turkish etc) is going to be arranged on a regular basis.

18.04.2013 — 02.05.2013 The Place Beyond the Pines (USA, 2012)25.04.2013 — 02.05.2013 Hititya: Madalyonun Sirri (Turkey, 2013)25.04.2013 — 09.05.2013 Scary Movie 5 (USA, 2013)25.04.2013 — 09.05.2013 Pain & Gain (USA, 2013) 25.04.2013 — 09.05.2013 2 The Reef: High Tide (South Korea, the United States, 2012)28.02.2013 — 14.03.2013 Snitch (USA, 2013)

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CINEMA

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On 10 March 1873, a comedy by national classic M. F.

Akhundzade, “A Vizier of the Lankaran Khanate”, was staged

in Azerbaijan for the first time. This was when the

foundations of the Academic Drama Theatre were laid. The

theater initially acted in the form of individual troupes,

but in 1919 they were joined together and

received the status of a State Theater

which has been preserved

to this day.

Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theatre

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PARK CINEMAth “Park Bulvar” TEC (the 4 floor), Baku Boulevard

Tel: (99412) 598 74 12/14/15 (99450) 424 20 72 [email protected] www.parkcinema.az

“Park Cinema” the latest and unparalleled one in the region where 3D films are demonstrated. In the six comfortable halls the audience can watch the world premieres of all genres, as well as films in English. There is also held meetings with actors and directors.

Since April 25 Scary Movie 5 (USA, 2013)Since April 25 Pain & Gain (USA, 2013) Since April 25 2 The Reef: High Tide (South Korea, the United States, 2012)Since May 2 Iron Man 3 (USA, China, 2013)Since May 16 Star Trek Into Darkness (USA, 2013)Since May 16 The Great Gatsby (Australia, USA, 2013) Since May 30 Bachelor Part: Part III (USA, 2013)

“NIZAMI” CINEMA20, Bulbul Ave., BakuTel: (99412) 498 82 09(99450) 300 40 87www.nizamicinema.az

Originally commissioned in 1934, the building of the “Nizami” cinema has been reconstructed in accordance with the Order of the President “On the development of cinema in Azerbaijan”. There are two halls with 50 and 80 seats on the first floor of the cinema, a big cinema hall with 500 seats on the second and a VIP hall with 24 seats on the fifth.

Since April 25 Scary Movie 5 (USA, 2013)Since April 25 2 The Reef: High Tide (South Korea, the United States, 2012)Since April 25 Hititya: Madalyonun Sirri (Turkey, 2013)Since May 2 Paulette (France, 2013) Since May 16 The Great Gatsby (Australia, USA, 2013)

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CINEMA

AZERBAIJAN STATE THEATRE OF SONG

12, Rashid Behbudov str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 493 94 15

(99412) 493 9710

1, 7, 19, 22, 24, 25, Concerts by the Azerbaijan State Theatre of Song 14.00

3 Event dedicated tot he 90th Jubilee of the National Leader 19.00

Heydar Aliyev & arranged by the Ministry of Labor and

Social Protection of Population

15, 16 Event arranged by the Baku City Culture & Tourism Department 15.00

28 Concert programme by the Honoured Artists Gulyaz 15.00

and Gulyanag Mammadova

31 Concert programme by the pianist Salman Gambarov 14.00

Azerbaijan State Theatre of Song was established in

1968 by the prominent representative of vocal art,

People's Artist of the USSR Rashid Behbudov and

currently bears the name of its founder. The theatre's

repertoire consists of folk songs, mugam and tasnifs,

as well as of works of national composers.

AZERBAIJAN STATE THEATRE OF MUSICAL COMEDY

8, Zarifa Aliyeva Ave., Baku

Tel: (99412) 498 49 17

(99412) 493 88 37

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4 U. Hajibeyli Husband & Wife 19.00

5 S. Alesgerov, I. Malikzade Herenin oz ulduzu 12.00, 19.00

(Each Person has His Star)

6 M. Hagverdiyev Who`s Guilty? (Premiere) 19.00

(Staged at the Azerbaijan State Theatre For Young Spectators)

11 R. Mirishli, M. Hagverdiyev American Son-in-Law 19.00

12 R. Shafag, V. Zimin Yaghis gebeleyinin macaralari 12.00

(Adventures of the Puffballs) - in Russian

S. Alesgerov, I. Malikzade Kelekbazlar (Tricksters) 19.00

17 M. Camoletti Show a Friendly Family or a French Garnish 19.00

- in Russian

18 V. Orlov, V. Ulyanovsky Golden chicken (in Russian) 12.00

U. Hajibeyli Husband & Wife 19.00

19 R. Mirishli, M. Hagverdiyev Gisganj Urekler (Jealous Hearts) 19.00

25 R. Hajiyev, F. Zohrabov, Taleler Govushanda (When Destinies Merge) 19.00

26 R. Mirishli, M. Hagverdiyev American Son-in-Law 19.00

27 M. Hagverdiyev Who`s Guilty? 19.00

(Staged at the Azerbaijan State Russian Drama Theatre )

At present, Azerbaijan State Theatre of Musical Comedy is housed in the

Caspian Sailors' House of Culture

5, M. Rasulzade str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 493 20 58

(99412) 493 02 64

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HEYDAR ALIYEV PALACE

35, Bulbul str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 498 84 84

(99412) 498 84 79

1 Concert programme by the group “Evening Delight” (Turkey) 20.30

3, 5, 31 2nd “Univision” Student Song Contest 19.00

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The Azerbaijan State Theater of Musical Comedy is one of the biggest musical

theaters of the republic. The theater has been playing a major part in Azerbaijan's

cultural life since the 1940s. It has contributed a lot to the history of the opera and

comedy genre, which appeared in Azerbaijan in the early 20th century. Today the

theater features well-known Azerbaijani actors and stages both classical and

modern musicals.

Azerbaijan State Theatre of Musical Comedy

Heydar Aliyev Palace

This is the main concert hall of the country. The

palace was built in 1972. In addition to concerts,

the large hall of the palace is also used for official

events, conferences and forums of public, political,

creative and youth organizations.

AZERBAIJAN STATE RUSSIAN DRAMA THEATRE 7, Khagani str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 493 00 63 (ticket office)

(99412) 493 40 48

(99412) 493 42 42

(99412) 498 65 06

www.rusdrama-az.com

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12 Concert programme by group “Triad” 21.00

BAKU JAZZ CENTER19, R. Behbudov str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 493 99 41

(99455) 200 71 72

[email protected]

www.jazz.az

This is a place where connoisseurs of jazz music, prominent Azerbaijani and foreign jazz

musicians gather every night. Every year the center becomes the headquarters for the

traditional Baku Jazz Festival. In the last five years alone the festival has been joined by

such prominent figures of the world of jazz as Joe Zawinul, Toots Thielemans, Al Jarreau,

Herbie Hancock, Billy Cobham – just to name a few. The audience has also seen recognized

leaders of modern Azerbaijani jazz.

3 W. Shakespeare A Midsummer Night Dream – for Adults 19.004 R. Cooney Run For Your Wife 19.005 Elchin Telescope 19.009-10 Tour of the State Academy Maly Theatre (Russia) 19.0011 R. Shart Moyu jenu zovut Moris (My Wife's Name is Moris) 19.0012 V. Sigarev Lie Detector (Premiere) 19.0014-15 Tour of the Dance Ensemble “Salsa”(Columbia) 19.0017 J. Ostin Pride and Prejudice (Premiere) 19.0018-19 Tour of the Moscow Theatre “Rose with Double Fragrance” (comedy) 19.0024 A. Ivanov Has anyone called for a fiance, girls? (Premiere) 19.0025 E. Schmitt Libertine 19.0026 V. Stanilov Opera Mafiozo 19.0028 M. F. Akhundzade Monsieur Jordan and Dervish Mastali Shah 19.0029-30 Days of Culture of Moldova in Azerbaijan 19.00

Tour of the “Luceafarul” Theatre (Kishinev) 31 Nizami Seven Beauties 19.00

FOR CHILDREN

4 V. Neverov Ugaday Skazku-2 (Guess That Fairy Tale-2) 12.005 A. Nikushina A Gold Embroiderer and a Sweeper 12.00 11 By the Pike's Wish By the Pike's Wish 12.0012 V. Neverov Ugaday Skazku-3 (Guess That Fairy Tale-3) 12.0018 E. Chernyak Vasilisa the Beautiful 12.0019 V. Neverov Ugaday Skazku-1 (Guess That Fairy Tale-1) 12.0025 V. Neverov Ugaday Skazku-2 (Guess That Fairy Tale-2) 12.0026 V. Reznikova Masha & the Bear 12.00

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The Azerbaijan State Russian Drama Theatre named after

Samad Vurgun was established in 1923. The theater's

repertoire includes plays by foreign, Russian and national

playwrights.

Azerbaijan State Russian Drama Theatre

AZERBAIJAN STATE PANTOMIME THEATRE

49, Azadlig Ave., Baku

Tel: (99412) 441 47 56

4 Kitabi-Dede Korkut Deli Domrul 18.00

5 N. Garibova Nameless 18.00

11 N. Garibova, J. Dadashov Catharsis 18.00

12 A. de Saint Exupéry The Little Prince (Premiere) 14.00

A.Abdullayev The Frame 18.00

18 B. Khanizade The Mime Bouquet 18.00

19 A. de Saint Exupéry The Little Prince 14.00

U. Hajibeyli Duluschu (The Potter) 18.00

25 Z. Zeynalov The Mask 18.00

26 B. Khanizade No Comment 18.00

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The State Pantomime Theatre

was established on 16 May 1994.

The State Pantomime Theatre is

the first theater of pantomime in

the history of Azerbaijani

theater.

Azerbaijan State Pantomime Theater

“YUGH” AZERBAIJAN STATE THEATRE83, M. Mukhtarov str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 494 39 82

(99412) 494 28 90

www.yugteatr.org

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The building was constructed in 1912. It should be noted that the

large philharmonic hall has the best acoustic characteristics among

all concert halls in Azerbaijan. Today, the Azerbaijan State

Philharmonic Hall is the leading concert organization of the republic

playing an important part in promoting classical and folk music and

jazz.

Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall

4 J. Borges Taboo 18.00

11 A. B. Casares How to Dig a Grave 18.00

18 A. Chekhov The Bet 18.00

25 M. F. Akhundzade Unknown Akhundzade 18.00

29 F. Kafka Hello from Kafka 18.00

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The YUG Theatre was founded on 18 October 1989. Since

that time, the theater has produced over 70 productions.

Today the theater has its own poetics, the “psychosophy”,

developed by the theater's stage manager Vagif Ibrahim

oglu.

YUG Azerbaijan State Theatre

AZERBAIJAN STATE PHILARMONY


Tel: (99412) 497 29 05

(99412) 497 29 01

(99412) 497 62 31

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1 Concert dedicated to the memory of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev 19.00The Azerbaijan State Folk Instruments OrchestraArt Director & Conductor – Aghaverdi Pashayev

2 Concert dedicated to the memory of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev 19.00 The G. Garayev Azerbaijan State Chamber Orchestra Art Director & Chief Conductor – Teymur Geychayev State Child & Youth Symphonic Orchestra

6 Concert dedicated to the memory of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev 19.00The U. Hajibeyli Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra Director & Chief Conductor – Rauf Abdullayev Azerbaijan State Capella ChoirArt Director & Chief Conductor - Gulbaji Imanova

11 The Final concert by the R. Behbudov Music School № 2 19.00The U. Hajibeyli Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra Conductor – Farkraddin kerimov

14 Event arranged by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism 17.00Concert dedicated to the 90th Anniversary of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev

17 The U. Hajibeyli Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra 19.00 Conductor – Azad Aliyev

22 Jazz Evening - Tania Maria 19.00 24 Concert dedicated to the 200th Anniversary of the composer Guiseppe Verdi 19.00

The U. Hajibeyli Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra Director & Chief Conductor – Rauf Abdullayev

25 The Azerbaijan State Song & Dance Ensemble 19.00The Azerbaijan State Folk Instruments OrchestraArt Director & Conductor – Aghaverdi Pashayev

29 The G. Garayev Azerbaijan State Chamber Orchestra 19.00Art Director & Chief Conductor – Teymur Geychayev Yay zalı

30 The Azerbaijan State Folk Instruments Orchestra 19.00Art Director & Conductor – Aghaverdi Pashayev

31 The Final concert by L. & M. Rostropovich Children`s Music School № 21 19.00 The U. Hajibeyli Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra Director & Chief Conductor – Rauf Abdullayev

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INTERNATIONAL MUGHAM CENTER9, Neftciler Ave., Baku Boulevard

Tel: (99412) 497 89 70

(99412) 497 89 72

(99412) 497 89 73

www.mugam.az

1 The 80th Jubilee of the Honoured Artist Huseyn Aliyev 19.00

3 Solo concert by the singer Khumar Gadimova 19.00

6 Concert by the People`s Artist Nazaket Teymurova and

16 Concert programme by the pianist François Chaplin 19.00

25 Concert “Zerbi Mugam” 19.00

29 Concert “Mugam +” 19.00

her students 19.00

The construction of the building

started in April, 2005 & the

official opening of the

International Mugam Center took

place on December 27, 2008.

It is one of the Heydar Aliyev

Foundation`s important projects

to protect national moral values

and popularize them in the world.

The design of the building was

based on elements and shapes of

Tar, Azerbaijani musical

instrument used in performing

Mugam. The concert hall fits 350

people. The center also has a club,

restaurant, study halls and record

studios.

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3 K. Agayeva Goychek Fatma (Beautiful Fatma) 12.00,14.00,16.00Ch. Perrault Blue Beard – in Russian 18.00

4 Ch. Perrault Enchantress 12.00,14.00,16.00H. C. Andersen Fairytale about the Fairytale - in Russian 18.00

5 A. Oruj Cat with the Bell 12.00,14.00,16.00T. Agayev Gochag Ahmed (Brave Ahmed) – in Russian 18.00

9 E. Bakhish Malikmammad 12.00,14.00,16.00T. Agayev Gochag Ahmed (Brave Ahmed) – in Russian 18.00

10 A. Shaig The World Beauty 12.00,14.00,16.00 K. Shahmardan Agh ve Gara (White & Black) 18.00

11 U. Hajibeyli O Olmasin, Bu Olsun (If Not That One, Then This One) 12.00,14.00,16.00Ch. Perrault Blue Beard – in Russian 18.00

12 N. Kazimov Aladdin 12.00,14.00,16.00H. C. Andersen Fairytale about the Fairytale - in Russian 18.00

17 H. Ziya Twin Brothers 12.00,14.00,16.00H. C. Andersen Fairytale about the Fairytale - in Russian 18.00

18 A. Abbasov Shangulum, Shungulum 12.00,14.00,16.00R. Alizade Deli Domrul - for Adults 18.00

19 A. Lindgren Karlsson 12.00,14.00, 16.00A. Lindgren Karlsson – in Russian 18.00

24 M. F. Akhundzade Monsieur Jordan and Dervish Mastali Shah 12.00,14.00,16.00T. Agayev Gochag Ahmed (Brave Ahmed) – in Russian 18.00

25 A. Samadli Jik-Jik Khanim 12.00,14.00,16.00Ch. Perrault Blue Beard – in Russian 18.00

26 C. Collodi The Adventures of Pinocchio 12.00,14.00,16.00C. Collodi The Adventures of Pinocchio – in Russian 18.00

28 M. Seyidzade Jirtdan 12.00,14.00,16.00T. Agayev Gochag Ahmed (Brave Ahmed) – in Russian 18.00

31 K. Agayeva Goychek Fatma (Beautiful Fatma) 12.00,14.00,16.00H. C. Andersen Fairytale about the Fairytale - in Russian 18.00

The Azerbaijan State Theatre for Young Spectators is a professional

theater intended for young audiences. It was established in 1928.

The theater also operates a number of creative studios. It is this

stage that often becomes the first step into the world of theater for

thousands of young residents of Baku.

Azerbaijan State Theatre for Young Spectators

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The Azerbaijan State Puppet

Theatre first built in 1910.

Used in later years as a cinema

theatre and an agricultural

exhibition hall, the building

was granted to the city puppet

theatre in 1965. Already a few

generations of young Baku

residents enter the world of

fairy tales and start enjoying

the magic of the theatre.

AZERBAIJAN STATE PUPPET THEATRE

36, Neftchiler ave., Baku

Tel: (994 12) 492 64 25

(994 12) 492 44 58

AZERBAIJAN STATE THEATRE FOR YOUNG SPECTATORS

72, Nizami str., Baku

Tel: (99412) 493 79 28

(99412) 493 88 25

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4 Arabian Fairytale Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp 12.00

T. Veliyeva My White Dove 19.00

5 Arabian Fairytale Alibaba and Forty Thieves 12.00

M. F. Akhundzade The Bear that Caught the Robber 19.00

11 S. Marshak The Cat`s House 12.00

A. Amirli I Love You MSS 19.00

12 S. S. Axundov, A. Shaiq Gypsy Girl 12.00

H. Cavid Sheikh Sanan 19.00

18 P. Panchev Fairytale of Four Twins (Premiere) 12.00

L. Nyren The War (Premiere) 19.00

19 S. Akhundzade, A. Shaig Tig-Tig Khanim 12.00

M. F. Akhundzade Haji Gara 19.00

21 A. Tolstoy The Golden Key or the Adventures of 15.00

Buratino

25 D. Mustafayev Alinja Castle 12.00

M. F. Akhundzade Monsieur Jordan and Dervish Mastali Shah 19.00

26 K. Aghabalayev Legend of the Caspian Prince 12.00

Elchin Stories of Buzovna Village 19.00

30 B. Marvin Sleeping Beauty 15.00

L. Nyren The War 19.00

31 R. Tohidoghlu Slender-Waisted Old Woman 15.00

A. B. Hagverdiyev Peri Jadu 19.00

1 - 3 1 M a y 2 0 1 3 MUSEUM OF MODERN ART5, Yusuph Safarov, BakuТеl: (+99412) 490 84 04www.mim.az The museum basis - is the collection of the best works of painting and sculpture of Azerbaijan avant-guardists from 2nd half of the 20th century up to now. The collection shows aspirations, strivings and freedom of human soul.

Since April 12 – May 5 Exhibition of the German photographer Helga Paris

BAKU EXPO CENTER1, 91 km, Airport highway, Yeni Surakhani settlement, BakuTel: (99412) 404 82 00www.bakuexpocenter.az Baku Expo Centre is a multipurpose events venue designed and constructed in accordance with highest international standards. It is a common ground for industry exhibitions, conferences, product demonstrations, seminars, meetings, corporate events for business and entertainment.

22 - 24 Worldfood Azerbaijan 2013 - 19th Azerbaijan International Food Industry Exhibition22 - 24 Agrihort Azerbaijan 2013 - 7th Azerbaijan International Agriculture Exhibition22 - 24 Ipack caspian 2013 - Caspian international exhibition "Packaging, Tare, Label And Printing"

GAZELLI ART HOUSE93, Nizami str., BakuTel: (99412) 498 12 31www.gazelliarthouse.comGazelli Art House is a commercial art organisation dedicated to providing a new setting for the creation of contemporary art and delivering the message of the finest international artists to a wide audience of both new and established collectors. The gallery invites individuals to engage with contemporary art on a deeper level through bespoke events, building on dialogues and relationships between artist, writers, specialists, students and novices through exhibitions, talks, workshops and tours.

Since April 1 – May 26 Exhibition of the Italian photographer Giovanni Ozzola - "Consequence-almost dark" - 2010

“YAY!” GALLERY6, Kichik Qala str., BakuLike YARAT! Art Space, the YAY! Gallery was schemed by Mrs. Aida Makhmudova and persecutes the purpose of presenting contemporary Azerbaijani art entirely and in interesting manner as well as putting exhibition attendants next to trendy names in world art.

Since April 27 – May 2 Personal exhibition of Niyaz Najafov 19.00

BAKU CREATIVE CENTER 6, Hasan Abdullayev str., BakuTel: (99412) 492 66 10www.bcc.azThe main purpose of Baku Creative Center is to promote the Azerbaijan culture and art abroad, PR concepts, realization of creative ideas and support for creative people.

Since March 4 – June 1 Baku Galleries Festival – “2013” Demonstration of Private Collections

KICHIK QALART GALLERYGasr str. (Kichik Qala) Icherisheher, Baku

Since May 3 – June 7 Orkhan Huseynov`s personal exhibition “Office” 15.00-19.00

EXHIBITIONS

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1. Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama

Theatre

2. Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet

Theatre

3. Azerbaijan State Theatre of Musical Comedy

4. Azerbaijan State Russian Drama Theatre

5. Azerbaijan State Puppet Theatre

6. Azerbaijan State Theatre for Young Spectators

7. Azerbaijan State Pantomime Theater

8. YUG Azerbaijan State Theatre

9. Museum Center

10. Museum of Modern Art

11. Azerbaijan National Museum of Arts

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12. State Museum of Azerbaijan

Carpet & Applied Art

13. The State Museum of

Azerbaijan Musical Culture

14. Azerbaijan State Theatre Museum

named after Jafar Jabbarli

15. Abdulla Shaig Home-Museum

16. Boyuk Gala 19 Art Gallery

17. Bulbul Memorial Museum

18. Center of Azerbaijan Miniature Art

19. Huseyn Javid Home-Museum

20. Leopold & Mstislav Rostropovich Home-

Museum

21. Samed Vurgun Home-Museum

22. Uzeyir Hajibeyli Home-Museum

23. Azerbaijan State Picture Gallery

24. Institute of Manuscripts

25. National Azerbaijan History Museum

26. Museum of Independence of Azerbaijan

27. Gobustan State Historical-Artistic Preserve

28. State Historical & Architectural Museum-

Preserve “Complex of Shirvanshahs` Palace”

29. Vajiha Samedova Exhibition Centre

30. Jafar Jabbarli Home-Museum

31. The Heydar Aliyev Palace

32. Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall

33. Baku Jazz Center

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