| Arabian Nights (ballet) | |
|---|---|
| Choreographer | Naila Nazirova |
| Music | Fikret Amirov |
| Libretto | Magsud Ibrahimbeyov Rustam Ibragimbekov |
| Based on | The tales of One Thousand and One Nights |
| Premiere | 1979 Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater |
| Design | Togrul Narimanbeyov |
| Genre | Tale |
| Type | classic |
One Thousand and One Nights (sometimes referred to as Arabian Nights) Arabian Nights is a two-part ballet written in 1979. The music of the ballet was written by Fikret Amirov, and the libretto was written by Magsud and Rustam Ibrahimbeyov based on the fairy tale " Arabian Nights”.[1] The premiere of the ballet took place in 1979 at the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater.[1]
Music, choreography, libretto and artistic design are in organic unity in the ballet written on the basis of Arabic tales.[2] Captivating melodies, colorful harmonic language and orchestration, the alternation of sincere lyrical scenes with folk scenes and household scenes are the main features of the Arabian Nights ballet.[2] One of the main highlights of the ballet is the use of the female voice in the timbre dramaturgy. At the beginning of the ballet, the women's chorus, which sounds against the background of the orchestra's gentle, charming flowing intonations, is sad, but reflects the belief in bright dreams and devotion.[2]
"Arabian Nights" is a deep philosophical play. It is a hymn to woman, her love and wisdom.[3] Expressing very complex and deep ideas through dance is the greatest achievement of the composer in this genre.[3]