(b. 1961, Baku).

Azerbaijani composer, now resident in both Azerbaijan and Turkey, of orchestral, chamber, vocal, and piano works that have been performed throughout Asia and Europe.

Mr. Alizadeh studied composition with Faraj Karayev at the Bakı Musiqi Akademiyası – Academy of Music in Baku from 1979–85.

Among his honours are two prizes in the competition All-Union (diploma, 1983, for two works for piano [both withdrawn]; First Prize, 1985, for String Quartet No. 1). His music has been performed in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Kazakhstan, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine.

He taught at the Art University of Azerbaijan in Baku from 1987–99 and has taught at Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi in Van, Turkey since 1999.

COMPLETE LIST OF WORKS

ORCHESTRAL:

Symphony, large orchestra (90 players), 1985

Serenata Dolore 2, large orchestra (90 players), 1999

CHAMBER MUSIC:

String Quartet No. 1, 1984

String Quartet No. 2, 1987

The Cry of the Lonely Chenar-try, flute (+ piccolo, alto flute), fixed media, 1989

Two Recitatives and Air, viola, piano, 2004

The Nostalgic Sight at Lake Van, flute, bass clarinet, trombone, violin, cello, piano, 2004

VOCAL:

Dve babi yagi, soprano, mezzo-soprano, baritone, bass, small orchestra (20 players), 1995

Ancient Sounds, soprano, clarinet, harp/guitar, piano, percussion, 1997

The answer to all questions, soprano, clarinet, French horn, piano, percussion, 1997

Serenata Dolore 1, soprano, small orchestra, 1998

Cantabile ve Mekan icinde Dialog, soprano, alto flute, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, piano, percussion, 2000

PIANO:

Nine Games, 1980

Contemplation, 1981

Awaiting, 1981

Sonatina, 1982

Melody, 1990