The theater was built in 1911 by the foundation of Zeynalabdin Taghiyev (1838-1924), an Azerbaijani oil baron and philanthropist. In 1987 the theater was renovated and re-opened to the public.
Azerbaijani Radio Hour: The Voice of the Karabakh Foundation, October 2, 2011, focused on the State Opera House. Access any of the shows of the Azerbaijani Radio Hour: The Voice of the Karabakh Foundation at www.KarabakhFoundation.org.
Modern
Azerbaijan is both a dynamic, progressive nation and an ancient civilization
with vibrant traditions and culture. Nowhere is this combination of old
and new more evident than in Azerbaijan’s built environment. For example,
the architecture of Azerbaijan’s capital city, Baku, beautifully showcases
this legacy. While Baku’s office buildings, apartment complexes, and glass
skyscrapers mirror modern European design, ”Old City” Baku, known as Icheri
sheher, features medieval Islamic domes, minarets, and ancient stone
walls.
The Voice of the Karabakh Foundation, October 2,
2011. Access any of the shows of the Azerbaijani Radio Hour: The Voice
of the Karabakh Foundation at www.KarabakhFoundation.org.
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