Kuliyev, Ashir
(*1918)
Kuliyev [Kuléeyiff], Ashir (12–21–1918, Keshi [now Ashkhabad distr.]). Grad. 1949 from the M. Cons., where he studied with Bely and Shaporin. Was the first professional Turkmen comp., the “father” of Turkmen music. Works: Sort by:DefaultTitleDateAscendingDescending op.: Yusup and Akhmet (w. Shekhter, 1941), Abadan (w. Meitus, 1943); Heart Found in the Sand (ballet, 1974), cant., incl. Lenin Is Always with Us (1970); Sunny Land (sym. poem, M); Vn conc. (1962, D1411); 300+ popular songs…