Kara Karayev's works are eclectic, reflecting his belief that 'East and West co-existed in me,' and he was drawn to various folklores and world literature.
Performer Biography
Dmitry Yablonsky, the conductor and cellist, made his orchestral debut at age nine as both cellist and conductor with Haydn's Cello Concerto in C major.
Composer Biography
Kara Karayev, the composer, was born in Baku, which he called 'an enormous, multi-voiced symphony,' and his compositions are infused with Azerbaijani music.
Performer Biography
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 1946 by Sir Thomas Beecham, has enjoyed over 65 years of success, performing globally with high-calibre artists.
Composer Biography
Kara Karayev studied composition with Dmitry Shostakovich, a sensitive and demanding teacher who greatly influenced the young composer.
Performer Biography
Dmitry Yablonsky has made over seventy recordings as conductor and cellist for various labels, many of which are prize-winning.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Kara Karayev's music is deeply rooted in Azerbaijani folk melodies, which he considered his 'native language' and an inseparable influence on his work.
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