Khadija Zeynalova considers herself a 'granddaughter' of the famous Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich, as her composition teacher studied with his student.
Instruments
The album features the Saz, a long-necked lute with a pear-shaped soundbox, which is a traditional Azerbaijani instrument of bards.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Khadija Zeynalova aims to give equal weight to Western and Azerbaijani elements in her music, believing this approach has helped her develop a unique musical language.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The 'Mugam,' a famous orally communicated folk music from Azerbaijan, is a significant musical influence for Khadija Zeynalova, and UNESCO recognized it as a 'Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity' in 2003.
Compositional Technique
Khadija Zeynalova combines micro-intervals from Mugam music with contemporary compositional techniques, which she feels gives her music a personal touch.
Composer Biography
Khadija Zeynalova, the composer, began her first attempts at composition at the age of 11, while Azerbaijan was still part of the Soviet Union.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Khadija Zeynalova's chamber music compositions are inspired by the nature and often hostile forces of nature in her homeland Azerbaijan, and frequently draw on myths that bridge the Caucasus region and Central Europe.
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