Khankendi: The operetta “Arshin mal alan” was performed at Karabakh University as part of the Khankendi City Day organized by the Ministry of Culture, APA’s correspondent dispatched to Khankendi reports.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the production was directed by Elvin Mirzayev, with Ahad Hajiyev as the restoration director. The production conductor was Honored Art Worker Nazim Hajialibeyov, the production artist was Honored Artist Nabat Samedova, and the production ballet masters were Honored Artists Zakir and Yelena Aghayev. The choirmaster for the performance was Honored Artist Vagif Mastanov.
The operetta “Arshin mal alan,” written by Uzeyir Hajibeyli in 1913, is recognized as one of the masterpieces of Azerbaijani musical theater. It tells the love story of Asker and Gulchohra, reflecting themes of new thinking against outdated traditions and the struggle for freedom and love in Azerbaijani society at the beginning of the 20th century.
It is noteworthy that, by order of President Ilham Aliyev, September 20 is celebrated as the Day of the Cities of Khankendi, Khojaly, Khojavend, and Aghdara.