Zeinally, Asaf Zeinaly ogly

Zeinally [Zaynallí], Asaf Zeinaly ogly (3–23/4–2–1909, Derbent, Azerbaijan; 10–27–1932, Baku). Grad. 1931 from the Baku Cons., where he studied with U. Gadzhibekov and Karagichev. Comp. the first Azerbaijani large symphonic work, Fragments, as well as some of the earliest Azerbaijani romances. Participated in folklore expeditions to Karabakh and often incorporated folk themes in his works. Comp. mus. for over ten plays staged at the Azerbaijan Dramatic Theater, of which he was musical director…