Gadzhiyev, Rauf Soltan ogly
(*1922)
Gadzhiyev [Gadzhéeyiff], Rauf Soltan ogly (5–15–1922, Baku). Studied with Rakov at the M. Cons. (1948–49), then became a pupil of K. Karayev at the Azerbaijan Cons. (grad. 1953). In 1956 founded the Azerbaijan Jazz Orch. Also was minister of culture of the Azerbaijan Republic from 1965–71 and since 1979 has headed the Azerbaijan Union of Composers. As a comp. is best known for his operettas and other light music. Works: Sort by:DefaultTitleDateAscendingDescending 6 operettas, incl. Cuba, My…