Shah Ismayil (opera)

“Shah Ismayil” – is an Azerbaijani mugham opera in 6 acts and 7 scenes composed by Muslim Magomayev,[1] in 1915-1919.

[2] Libretto and text were written by Mirza Gadir Ismayilzade basing on a legend about young Shah Ismayil.

[3][4] Premiere of the opera was held in March 1919 in Baku, with a benefit performance of Huseyngulu Sarabski (Rzayev).

Premiere was held on December 3, 1924 in Baku, at Azerbaijan State Academic Drama Theatre.

H.A.Hajibababeyov (Shah Ismayil) and Khurshid Qajar (Gulzar) acted the main parts.