Her response was negative, followed by a concern that in a city of so many wealthy people, no one would fund the construction of a decent opera theatre where singers could fully demonstrate their musical talent.

Daniel Mailov who had grown to admire both Nezhdanova's voice and persona during her tour, decided to use this opportunity and offered her to revisit Baku in one year to attend the opening of a new opera theatre, which he would order building in her honour.

[4] According to an urban legend, Mailov and his brother were not invited to a housewarming ball of a famous opera singer from Baku whose new house (now the head office of SOCAR) was one of the most outstanding pieces of architecture in the city.

[citation needed] The architect and civil engineer of Armenian[5][6] descent Nikolai Bayev designed the architectural sketch of the theatre.

[1] The city mayor Peter Martynov accompanied by architects and engineers examined the newly built theatre and confirmed its safety.

Daniel Mailov notified Nezhdanova of the ceremony by telegramme beforehand, and the renowned soprano became the first singer to perform at the new opera house.