Khadija Zeynalova
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Khadija Zeynalova
Khadija Zeynalova (born 20 September 1975 Azerbaijan
is an Azerbaijani composer
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with Professor Khayyam Mirzezadeh. She has graduated from the Academy with an honours degree in 1998, in order to commence on her Masters degree in composition, which she completed in 2000. Following her graduation, Khadija continued her study at the Detmold Academy of Music with Prof. Martin Christoph Redel, and University of Paderborn
, where she is currently working on her PhD degree in musicology.
Along with her academic life, Khadija had also gained a diverse and rich professional experience in composition and teaching (both on college and university level). She had held various positions at Sumgait Music College, Azerbaijan University of Arts and Culture, along with working as a composer in theatres. As recognition of her professional credentials, Khadija become a member of the Azerbaijan Composer’s Union since 1999 and has also a membership at Azerbaijan Association of Women in Music. In 2004 she joined the International Alliance for Women in Music and since 2007 has been a Member of the GEMA (Society for musical performing and mechanical reproduction rights) in Germany.
Her pieces have been performed in Azerbaijan (in Baku, by “SoNoR” ensemble), Germany (in Detmold, Bremen, Leipzig, Berlin, Hamburg, Aachen by “Mutare”, “Horizonte”, and “Neue Musik Ensemble Aachen” ensembles), Italy (Venezia) and etc. She also takes an active part in the “Donaueschinger Musiktage” festival in 4 consecutive years (2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009) and in the “Wittener Tage für neue Kammermusik
” (2007), as well as in 44th International Summer Courses for New Music in Darmstadt (2008). On April 28 her composition «Oktetts - Concertino To Aziza» was performed by the “Mutare” ensemble, conducted by Prof. Gerhard Müller-Hornbach, at the Bremen Academy of Arts. She became a Winner of the International Composition Competition “Hamburger Klangwerktage 2007” in Hamburg, 2007. As a result, the winning piece - “Sestinen über Vergänglichkeit” for soprano and piano (2007) - has been performed in Hamburg, Leipzig and Berlin. In 2009, "Horizonte" ensemble performed ""Feuertochter" (Daughter of Fire), in Detmold.
Khadija’s “music portfolio” is diverse and unique, ranging from the numerous compositions for theatre performances, to chamber and orchestra music, along with the instrumental and vocal works. Her ability to combine and integrate unique Azerbaijani national music (Mugham) with a contemporary music, creates a brand new stream in today’s new music. It’s not surprising why Khadija’s works had caught so much attention from various international ensembles and musicians.
Khadija Zeynalova (born 20 September 1975 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...
is an Azerbaijani composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
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Life
Her talent for music and composition was noticed by her parents in early childhood when she got passionate about music and started to compose at the age of 11. Having graduated from local music school in 1994, she went on to study composition and musicology at the Baku Academy of MusicBaku Academy of Music
The Hajibeyov Baku Academy of Music is a music school in Baku, Azerbaijan. It was established in 1920 in Baku and was previously known as the Hajibeyov Azerbaijan State Conservatoire.-History:...
with Professor Khayyam Mirzezadeh. She has graduated from the Academy with an honours degree in 1998, in order to commence on her Masters degree in composition, which she completed in 2000. Following her graduation, Khadija continued her study at the Detmold Academy of Music with Prof. Martin Christoph Redel, and University of Paderborn
University of Paderborn
The University of Paderborn in Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany was founded in 1972. 15,228 students were enrolled at the university as of December 2010....
, where she is currently working on her PhD degree in musicology.
Along with her academic life, Khadija had also gained a diverse and rich professional experience in composition and teaching (both on college and university level). She had held various positions at Sumgait Music College, Azerbaijan University of Arts and Culture, along with working as a composer in theatres. As recognition of her professional credentials, Khadija become a member of the Azerbaijan Composer’s Union since 1999 and has also a membership at Azerbaijan Association of Women in Music. In 2004 she joined the International Alliance for Women in Music and since 2007 has been a Member of the GEMA (Society for musical performing and mechanical reproduction rights) in Germany.
Her pieces have been performed in Azerbaijan (in Baku, by “SoNoR” ensemble), Germany (in Detmold, Bremen, Leipzig, Berlin, Hamburg, Aachen by “Mutare”, “Horizonte”, and “Neue Musik Ensemble Aachen” ensembles), Italy (Venezia) and etc. She also takes an active part in the “Donaueschinger Musiktage” festival in 4 consecutive years (2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009) and in the “Wittener Tage für neue Kammermusik
Wittener Tage für neue Kammermusik
The Wittener Tage für neue Kammermusik is a music festival for contemporary chamber music, jointly organised by the town Witten in the Ruhr Area and the broadcasting station Westdeutscher Rundfunk...
” (2007), as well as in 44th International Summer Courses for New Music in Darmstadt (2008). On April 28 her composition «Oktetts - Concertino To Aziza» was performed by the “Mutare” ensemble, conducted by Prof. Gerhard Müller-Hornbach, at the Bremen Academy of Arts. She became a Winner of the International Composition Competition “Hamburger Klangwerktage 2007” in Hamburg, 2007. As a result, the winning piece - “Sestinen über Vergänglichkeit” for soprano and piano (2007) - has been performed in Hamburg, Leipzig and Berlin. In 2009, "Horizonte" ensemble performed ""Feuertochter" (Daughter of Fire), in Detmold.
Khadija’s “music portfolio” is diverse and unique, ranging from the numerous compositions for theatre performances, to chamber and orchestra music, along with the instrumental and vocal works. Her ability to combine and integrate unique Azerbaijani national music (Mugham) with a contemporary music, creates a brand new stream in today’s new music. It’s not surprising why Khadija’s works had caught so much attention from various international ensembles and musicians.