Bahram Mansurov
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Bahram Meshadi Suleyman oglu Mansurov ( (February 12, 1911, Baku - May 14, 1985, Baku)) was a Soviet
and Azerbaijan
i Tar (lute)
player. He also served as People's Artist
of the Azerbaijan SSR.
. His father, Meshadi Suleyman bey Mansurov, was famed as philanthropist
and great expert on mugham
. Meshadi Suleyman bey – a virtuosic player of tar often held musical majlis
es (parties) in his mansion in Icheri Sheher. In 1925, Bahram Mansurov graduated from school. In 1929, he was invited as tar player to the orchestra
under the artistic association “Azconcert”, the main participants of which were such well-known performers as, Gurban Pirimov
, Jabbar Garyagdioglu
, Khan Shushinski
and others. Working in the orchestra, the musician travelled all-over Azerbaijan and visited lots of cities of the USSR
. In 1931, Bahram Mansurov was invited to newly originated folk orchestra, but afterwards the tar player was admitted to work on the radio. In 1932, on Muslim Magomayev, the senior’s initiative Bahram Mansurov began to work in the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater as the soloist
-accompanist
. In 1938, Bahram Mansurov participated at the decade of Azerbaijani culture
, in Moscow
. In 1941, Bahram Mansurov went to Iran
with the membership of the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre. Tours of this team were successful in this country. Mansurov was invited to Baku Musical School to teach mugham, after the return from Iran.
In fact, during the Great Patriotic War
, Bahram Mansurov performed in front of the soldiers and injured men. In 1944, he repeatedly went to Iran and performed in many cities of Iran. After the war the musician was awarded many orders and honorary diplomas.
In 1971 and 1975, two recording discs were produced under the auspices of UNESCO
, and Bahram Mansurov repeatedly took part at international symposiums and concerts in Europe
with the support of this organization. In the issue of collaboration of the musician with some museums and archives of the USSR, valuable materials about musical history of Azerbaijan were presented to them from the family archive. Bahram Mansurov presented his tar to the museum of Japan
city Osaka
. In 1978, he was awarded the honorary title of People’s Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR.
” medal
•“Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945
” medal
•“30th Year of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945” jubilee medal
•“40th Year of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945” jubilee medal
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
and Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan , officially the Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to...
i Tar (lute)
Tar (lute)
The tār is a long-necked, waisted Iranian instrument. It has been adopted by other cultures and Azerbaijan. The word tar itself means "string" in Persian, though it might have the same meaning in languages influenced by Persian or any other branches of Iranian languages like Kurdish...
player. He also served as People's Artist
People's Artist
People's Artist is a honorary title in the Soviet Union, Union republics, in some other Eastern bloc states , as well as in a number of post-Soviet states, modeled after the title of the People's Artist of the USSR....
of the Azerbaijan SSR.
Biography
Bahram Mansurov was born in a well-to-do family of BakuBaku
Baku , sometimes spelled as Baki or Bakou, is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, which projects into the Caspian Sea. The city consists of two principal...
. His father, Meshadi Suleyman bey Mansurov, was famed as philanthropist
Philanthropy
Philanthropy etymologically means "the love of humanity"—love in the sense of caring for, nourishing, developing, or enhancing; humanity in the sense of "what it is to be human," or "human potential." In modern practical terms, it is "private initiatives for public good, focusing on quality of...
and great expert on mugham
Mugham
Mugam also known as Azerbaijani Mugham is one of the many folk musical compositions from Azerbaijan, contrast with Tasnif, Ashugs. Mugam draws on Iranian-Arabic-Turkish Maqam....
. Meshadi Suleyman bey – a virtuosic player of tar often held musical majlis
Majlis
' , is an Arabic term meaning "a place of sitting", used in the context of "council", to describe various types of special gatherings among common interest groups be it administrative, social or religious in countries with linguistic or cultural connections to Islamic countries...
es (parties) in his mansion in Icheri Sheher. In 1925, Bahram Mansurov graduated from school. In 1929, he was invited as tar player to the orchestra
Orchestra
An orchestra is a sizable instrumental ensemble that contains sections of string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. The term orchestra derives from the Greek ορχήστρα, the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus...
under the artistic association “Azconcert”, the main participants of which were such well-known performers as, Gurban Pirimov
Gurban Pirimov
Gurban Bakhshali oglu Primov was an Azerbaijani folk musician and tar-player.-Life and career:...
, Jabbar Garyagdioglu
Jabbar Garyagdioglu
Jabbar Garyagdioglu or Garyaghdyoglu was an Azerbaijani folk singer . He is known as the first khananda to perform mughamats in the Azeri language.-Rise to prominence:...
, Khan Shushinski
Khan Shushinski
Khan Shushinski , born Isfandiyar Aslan oglu Javanshir , was an Azerbaijani khananda .-Life:...
and others. Working in the orchestra, the musician travelled all-over Azerbaijan and visited lots of cities of the USSR
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
. In 1931, Bahram Mansurov was invited to newly originated folk orchestra, but afterwards the tar player was admitted to work on the radio. In 1932, on Muslim Magomayev, the senior’s initiative Bahram Mansurov began to work in the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater as the soloist
Solo (music)
In music, a solo is a piece or a section of a piece played or sung by a single performer...
-accompanist
Accompaniment
In music, accompaniment is the art of playing along with an instrumental or vocal soloist or ensemble, often known as the lead, in a supporting manner...
. In 1938, Bahram Mansurov participated at the decade of Azerbaijani culture
Culture of Azerbaijan
Following their ambiguous geographic location, the Azerbaijani culture has developed under influence under both Islamic and European cultures, including its Persian, Caucasus and Turkic heritage as well as Russian influences due to its former status as a Soviet republic...
, in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
. In 1941, Bahram Mansurov went to Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
with the membership of the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre. Tours of this team were successful in this country. Mansurov was invited to Baku Musical School to teach mugham, after the return from Iran.
In fact, during the Great Patriotic War
Eastern Front (World War II)
The Eastern Front of World War II was a theatre of World War II between the European Axis powers and co-belligerent Finland against the Soviet Union, Poland, and some other Allies which encompassed Northern, Southern and Eastern Europe from 22 June 1941 to 9 May 1945...
, Bahram Mansurov performed in front of the soldiers and injured men. In 1944, he repeatedly went to Iran and performed in many cities of Iran. After the war the musician was awarded many orders and honorary diplomas.
In 1971 and 1975, two recording discs were produced under the auspices of UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
, and Bahram Mansurov repeatedly took part at international symposiums and concerts in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
with the support of this organization. In the issue of collaboration of the musician with some museums and archives of the USSR, valuable materials about musical history of Azerbaijan were presented to them from the family archive. Bahram Mansurov presented his tar to the museum of Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
city Osaka
Osaka
is a city in the Kansai region of Japan's main island of Honshu, a designated city under the Local Autonomy Law, the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and also the biggest part of Keihanshin area, which is represented by three major cities of Japan, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe...
. In 1978, he was awarded the honorary title of People’s Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR.
Awards
•“For Defense of the CaucasusCaucasus
The Caucasus, also Caucas or Caucasia , is a geopolitical region at the border of Europe and Asia, and situated between the Black and the Caspian sea...
” medal
•“Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945
Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945 Medal
The Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945 Medal was a civilian award awarded in the USSR. It was established by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on 6 June 1945. Its image was designed by the artists IK Andrianov and EM Romanov. There were approximately...
” medal
•“30th Year of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945” jubilee medal
•“40th Year of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945” jubilee medal