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What & Where
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“ELEVEN” CLUB & RESTAURANT Neftchiler Ave., PARK INN 11th floor Tel: (99451) 510 00 11 reservation@eleven.az www.eleven.az 3
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OPERA SKY 15, Nobel Ave., TC “Azure” (2nd floor) Tel: (:+99412) 480 88 88 (+99450) 270 88 88 4
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BAKU EXPO CENTER 1, 91 km, Airport highway, Yeni Surakhani settlement, Baku Tel: (99412) 404 82 00 info@bakuexpocenter.az 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.
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David Guetta in Baku!
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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
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
Jalil Mammadguluzade Home-Museum 56, S. Taghiade str., Baku Tel: (99412) 492 24 09 Opening hours: 10:00 – 18:00 Tuesday-Sunday
“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
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
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
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
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
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
Olympia Museum 5, Olympia str., Baku Tel: (99412) 465 84 38 (99412) 465 42 25 Opening hours: 09:00-18:00 Monday, Tuesday, Friday
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
AZERBAIJAN STATE ACADEMIC OPERA AND BALLET THEATRE 95, Nizami str., Baku Tel: (99412) 493 16 51 (99412) 493 31 88 (99412) 493 16 51
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The prominent Kazakh Alpamis – opera (Premiere) composer Erkegali Rakhmadiyev P. Mascagni Cavalleria Rusticana – opera (Premiere) M. Magomayev Shakh Ismayil – opera U. Hajibeyli Leyli and Mejnun - opera G. Verdi Aida - opera S. Prokofiev Cinderella - opera Solo concert by the Bahar Letifgyzy U. Hajibeyli Arshin Mal Alan – operetta G. Bizet Carmen – opera U. Hajibeyli Asli & Kerem – opera F. Garayev “Shades of Gobustan” ballet (Premiere) Will be staged at the Gobustan National Historical & Artistic Reserve
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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 123 A, Neftchiler ave., Baku 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
“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 8, Istiglaliyyat str., Baku Tel: (99412) 492 06 57 (99412) 492 70 49 www.huseyncavid.com Opening hours: 10:00 – 17:00 Monday-Saturday Leopold & Mstislav Rostropovich HomeMuseum 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
01-30 April Museum Center 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 123 A, Neftchiler ave., Baku 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 123 A, Neftchiler ave., Baku 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
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Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre 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.
State Historical & Architectural MuseumPreserve “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 53, Istiglaliyyat str., Baku 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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CINEMA AZERBAIJAN STATE ACADEMIC NATIONAL DRAMA THEATRE 1, Fizuli Square, Baku Tel: (99412) 594 44 03 (99412) 594 49 39 (99412) 594 48 40
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H. Miralamov Ganja Gates K. Abdulla Shakh Ismayil S. Shendil Bloody Nigar M. Frisch Don Juan or the Seductions ofGeometry Play by the Irevan State Azerbaijan Drama Theatre K.Abdulla Shakh Ismayil Elchin Destiny of the Actor F. Bruckner Napoleon A. Shaig The Talking Doll B. Brecht Mother Courage & Her Children Elchin Destiny of the Actor A. Sagarelly Khanuma V. Hugo A Woman`s Love (based on Maria Tudor) H. Hasanov Far Away Letter The commemoration evening dedicated to the 130th Jubilee of the People`s Artist of USSR Mirzagha Aliyev M. F. Akhundzade The Adventures of the Vizier of Lankaran Khanate J. Mammadguluze The Book of My Mother I. Efendiyev Karabakhname Elchin Shakespeare F. Dürrenmatt The Visit of the Old Lady K. Abdulla Shakh Ismayil J. Mammadguluze The Book of My Mother I. Efendiyev Boy Chicheyi Elchin Killer A. Shaig Talking Doll Elchin Killer Afgan Oligarch The commemoration evening dedicated to the 100th Jubilee of the People`s Artist Alagha Aghayev
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28 CINEMA Crossing Azadlig ave. and Fuzuli str, 28 Mall, Baku Tel: (+99412) 499 89 88 28cinema@28cinema.az 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 25.04.2013 — 02.05.2013 25.04.2013 — 09.05.2013 25.04.2013 — 09.05.2013 25.04.2013 — 09.05.2013 28.02.2013 — 14.03.2013
The Place Beyond the Pines (USA, 2012) Hititya: Madalyonun Sirri (Turkey, 2013) Scary Movie 5 (USA, 2013) Pain & Gain (USA, 2013) 2 The Reef: High Tide (South Korea, the United States, 2012) Snitch (USA, 2013)
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PARK CINEMA “Park Bulvar” TEC (the 4th floor), Baku Boulevard Tel: (99412) 598 74 12/14/15 (99450) 424 20 72 kino@parkcinema.az 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 Since April 25 Since April 25 Since May 2 Since May 16 Since May 16 Since May 30
Scary Movie 5 (USA, 2013) Pain & Gain (USA, 2013) 2 The Reef: High Tide (South Korea, the United States, 2012) Iron Man 3 (USA, China, 2013) Star Trek Into Darkness (USA, 2013) The Great Gatsby (Australia, USA, 2013) Bachelor Part: Part III (USA, 2013)
Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theatre 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.
“NIZAMI” CINEMA 20, Bulbul Ave., Baku Tel: (99412) 498 82 09 (99450) 300 40 87 www.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 Since April 25 Since April 25 Since May 2 Since May 16
Scary Movie 5 (USA, 2013) 2 The Reef: High Tide (South Korea, the United States, 2012) Hititya: Madalyonun Sirri (Turkey, 2013) Paulette (France, 2013) The Great Gatsby (Australia, USA, 2013)
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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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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
U. Hajibeyli S. Alesgerov, I. Malikzade
Husband & Wife 19.00 Herenin oz ulduzu 12.00, 19.00 (Each Person has His Star) M. Hagverdiyev Who`s Guilty? (Premiere) 19.00 (Staged at the Azerbaijan State Theatre For Young Spectators) R. Mirishli, M. Hagverdiyev American Son-in-Law 19.00 R. Shafag, V. Zimin Yaghis gebeleyinin macaralari 12.00 (Adventures of the Puffballs) - in Russian S. Alesgerov, I. Malikzade Kelekbazlar (Tricksters) 19.00 M. Camoletti Show a Friendly Family or a French Garnish 19.00 - in Russian V. Orlov, V. Ulyanovsky Golden chicken (in Russian) 12.00 U. Hajibeyli Husband & Wife 19.00 R. Mirishli, M. Hagverdiyev Gisganj Urekler (Jealous Hearts) 19.00 R. Hajiyev, F. Zohrabov, Taleler Govushanda (When Destinies Merge) 19.00 R. Mirishli, M. Hagverdiyev American Son-in-Law 19.00 M. Hagverdiyev Who`s Guilty? 19.00 (Staged at the Azerbaijan State Russian Drama Theatre )
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AZERBAIJAN STATE THEATRE OF SONG 12, Rashid Behbudov str., Baku Tel: (99412) 493 94 15 (99412) 493 9710
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Concerts by the Azerbaijan State Theatre of Song
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Heydar Aliyev Palace
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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.
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Azerbaijan State Theatre of Musical Comedy 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.
HEYDAR ALIYEV PALACE 35, Bulbul str., Baku Tel: (99412) 498 84 84 (99412) 498 84 79
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Concert programme by the group “Evening Delight” (Turkey)
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2nd “Univision” Student Song Contest
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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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W. Shakespeare A Midsummer Night Dream – for Adults R. Cooney Run For Your Wife Elchin Telescope Tour of the State Academy Maly Theatre (Russia) R. Shart Moyu jenu zovut Moris (My Wife's Name is Moris) V. Sigarev Lie Detector (Premiere) Tour of the Dance Ensemble “Salsa”(Columbia) J. Ostin Pride and Prejudice (Premiere) Tour of the Moscow Theatre “Rose with Double Fragrance” (comedy) A. Ivanov Has anyone called for a fiance, girls? (Premiere) E. Schmitt Libertine V. Stanilov Opera Mafiozo M. F. Akhundzade Monsieur Jordan and Dervish Mastali Shah Days of Culture of Moldova in Azerbaijan Tour of the “Luceafarul” Theatre (Kishinev) Nizami Seven Beauties
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V. Neverov A. Nikushina By the Pike's Wish V. Neverov E. Chernyak V. Neverov V. Neverov V. Reznikova
Ugaday Skazku-2 (Guess That Fairy Tale-2) A Gold Embroiderer and a Sweeper By the Pike's Wish Ugaday Skazku-3 (Guess That Fairy Tale-3) Vasilisa the Beautiful Ugaday Skazku-1 (Guess That Fairy Tale-1) Ugaday Skazku-2 (Guess That Fairy Tale-2) Masha & the Bear
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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.
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Concert programme by group “Triad”
19, R. Behbudov str., Baku Tel: (99412) 493 99 41 (99455) 200 71 72 jazzcenter@jazz.az www.jazz.az
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Azerbaijan State Pantomime Theater 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.
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Azerbaijan State Russian Drama Theatre 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 PANTOMIME THEATRE 49, Azadlig Ave., Baku Tel: (99412) 441 47 56
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Kitabi-Dede Korkut
Deli Domrul
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N. Garibova
Nameless
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N. Garibova, J. Dadashov
Catharsis
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A. de Saint ExupĂŠry
The Little Prince (Premiere)
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The Frame
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B. Khanizade
The Mime Bouquet
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A. de Saint ExupĂŠry
The Little Prince
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U. Hajibeyli
Duluschu (The Potter)
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Z. Zeynalov
The Mask
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B. Khanizade
No Comment
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Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall 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.
YUG Azerbaijan State Theatre 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.
“YUGH” AZERBAIJAN STATE THEATRE 83, M. Mukhtarov str., Baku Tel: (99412) 494 39 82 (99412) 494 28 90 www.yugteatr.org
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J. Borges
Taboo
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A. B. Casares
How to Dig a Grave
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A. Chekhov
The Bet
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M. F. Akhundzade
Unknown Akhundzade
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F. Kafka
Hello from Kafka
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Concert dedicated to the memory of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev The Azerbaijan State Folk Instruments Orchestra Art Director & Conductor – Aghaverdi Pashayev Concert dedicated to the memory of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev The G. Garayev Azerbaijan State Chamber Orchestra Art Director & Chief Conductor – Teymur Geychayev State Child & Youth Symphonic Orchestra Concert dedicated to the memory of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev The U. Hajibeyli Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra Director & Chief Conductor – Rauf Abdullayev Azerbaijan State Capella Choir Art Director & Chief Conductor - Gulbaji Imanova The Final concert by the R. Behbudov Music School № 2 The U. Hajibeyli Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra Conductor – Farkraddin kerimov Event arranged by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism Concert dedicated to the 90th Anniversary of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev The U. Hajibeyli Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra Conductor – Azad Aliyev Jazz Evening - Tania Maria Concert dedicated to the 200th Anniversary of the composer Guiseppe Verdi The U. Hajibeyli Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra Director & Chief Conductor – Rauf Abdullayev The Azerbaijan State Song & Dance Ensemble The Azerbaijan State Folk Instruments Orchestra Art Director & Conductor – Aghaverdi Pashayev The G. Garayev Azerbaijan State Chamber Orchestra Art Director & Chief Conductor – Teymur Geychayev Yay zalı The Azerbaijan State Folk Instruments Orchestra Art Director & Conductor – Aghaverdi Pashayev The Final concert by L. & M. Rostropovich Children`s Music School № 21 The U. Hajibeyli Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra Director & Chief Conductor – Rauf Abdullayev
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INTERNATIONAL MUGHAM CENTER
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.
9, Neftciler Ave., Baku Boulevard Tel: (99412) 497 89 70 (99412) 497 89 72 (99412) 497 89 73 www.mugam.az
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The 80th Jubilee of the Honoured Artist Huseyn Aliyev
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Solo concert by the singer Khumar Gadimova
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Concert by the People`s Artist Nazaket Teymurova and her students
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Concert programme by the pianist François Chaplin
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Concert “Zerbi Mugam”
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Concert “Mugam +”
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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.
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Azerbaijan State Theatre for Young Spectators
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K. Agayeva Ch. Perrault Ch. Perrault H. C. Andersen A. Oruj T. Agayev E. Bakhish T. Agayev A. Shaig K. Shahmardan U. Hajibeyli Ch. Perrault N. Kazimov H. C. Andersen H. Ziya H. C. Andersen A. Abbasov R. Alizade A. Lindgren A. Lindgren M. F. Akhundzade T. Agayev A. Samadli Ch. Perrault C. Collodi C. Collodi M. Seyidzade T. Agayev K. Agayeva H. C. Andersen
36, Neftchiler ave., Baku Tel: (994 12) 492 64 25 (994 12) 492 44 58
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.
Goychek Fatma (Beautiful Fatma) 12.00,14.00,16.00 Blue Beard – in Russian 18.00 Enchantress 12.00,14.00,16.00 Fairytale about the Fairytale - in Russian 18.00 Cat with the Bell 12.00,14.00,16.00 Gochag Ahmed (Brave Ahmed) – in Russian 18.00 Malikmammad 12.00,14.00,16.00 Gochag Ahmed (Brave Ahmed) – in Russian 18.00 The World Beauty 12.00,14.00,16.00 Agh ve Gara (White & Black) 18.00 O Olmasin, Bu Olsun (If Not That One, Then This One) 12.00,14.00,16.00 Blue Beard – in Russian 18.00 Aladdin 12.00,14.00,16.00 Fairytale about the Fairytale - in Russian 18.00 Twin Brothers 12.00,14.00,16.00 Fairytale about the Fairytale - in Russian 18.00 Shangulum, Shungulum 12.00,14.00,16.00 Deli Domrul - for Adults 18.00 Karlsson 12.00,14.00, 16.00 Karlsson – in Russian 18.00 Monsieur Jordan and Dervish Mastali Shah 12.00,14.00,16.00 Gochag Ahmed (Brave Ahmed) – in Russian 18.00 Jik-Jik Khanim 12.00,14.00,16.00 Blue Beard – in Russian 18.00 The Adventures of Pinocchio 12.00,14.00,16.00 The Adventures of Pinocchio – in Russian 18.00 Jirtdan 12.00,14.00,16.00 Gochag Ahmed (Brave Ahmed) – in Russian 18.00 Goychek Fatma (Beautiful Fatma) 12.00,14.00,16.00 Fairytale about the Fairytale - in Russian 18.00
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1-31 May 2013 MUSEUM OF MODERN ART 5, Yusuph Safarov, Baku Теl: (+99412) 490 84 04 www.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
BAKU EXPO CENTER 1, 91 km, Airport highway, Yeni Surakhani settlement, Baku Tel: (99412) 404 82 00 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.
AZERBAIJAN STATE THEATRE FOR YOUNG SPECTATORS
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72, Nizami str., Baku Tel: (99412) 493 79 28 (99412) 493 88 25
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Arabian Fairytale T. Veliyeva Arabian Fairytale M. F. Akhundzade S. Marshak A. Amirli S. S. Axundov, A. Shaiq H. Cavid P. Panchev L. Nyren S. Akhundzade, A. Shaig M. F. Akhundzade A. Tolstoy D. Mustafayev M. F. Akhundzade K. Aghabalayev Elchin B. Marvin L. Nyren R. Tohidoghlu A. B. Hagverdiyev
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp My White Dove Alibaba and Forty Thieves The Bear that Caught the Robber The Cat`s House I Love You MSS Gypsy Girl Sheikh Sanan Fairytale of Four Twins (Premiere) The War (Premiere) Tig-Tig Khanim Haji Gara The Golden Key or the Adventures of Buratino Alinja Castle Monsieur Jordan and Dervish Mastali Shah Legend of the Caspian Prince Stories of Buzovna Village Sleeping Beauty The War Slender-Waisted Old Woman Peri Jadu
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Worldfood Azerbaijan 2013 - 19th Azerbaijan International Food Industry Exhibition Agrihort Azerbaijan 2013 - 7th Azerbaijan International Agriculture Exhibition Ipack caspian 2013 - Caspian international exhibition "Packaging, Tare, Label And Printing"
GAZELLI ART HOUSE 93, Nizami str., Baku Tel: (99412) 498 12 31 www.gazelliarthouse.com Gazelli 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 - "Consequencealmost dark" - 2010
“YAY!” GALLERY 6, Kichik Qala str., Baku Like 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
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BAKU CREATIVE CENTER 6, Hasan Abdullayev str., Baku Tel: (99412) 492 66 10 www.bcc.az The 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 GALLERY Gasr str. (Kichik Qala) Icherisheher, Baku Since May 3 – June 7
Orkhan Huseynov`s personal exhibition “Office”
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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
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 HomeMuseum
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Samed Vurgun Home-Museum Uzeyir Hajibeyli Home-Museum Azerbaijan State Picture Gallery Institute of Manuscripts National Azerbaijan History Museum Museum of Independence of Azerbaijan Gobustan State Historical-Artistic Preserve State Historical & Architectural MuseumPreserve “Complex of Shirvanshahs` Palace� Vajiha Samedova Exhibition Centre Jafar Jabbarli Home-Museum The Heydar Aliyev Palace Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall Baku Jazz Center