Zeynalova
Zeynalova
Statement
"Many of my chamber music compositions are inspired by nature and the - often hostile - forces of nature of my Azerbaijani homeland, without embodying "tone painting" in the true sense of the word. Myths often form the background to my works, myths which at the same time build a striking bridge between the Caucasus region and Central Europe.
Biography
| 1975 | Born on 20 September in Sumgayit (Azerbaijan) |
1994 - 1998 | Bachelor in Composition & Music Theory/Musicology |
1998 - 2000 | Master's degree in Composition & Music Theory/Musicology |
2005 - 2006 | Contact studies in composition |
2006 - 2012 | Doctoral studies in musicology at the University of Paderborn, Detmold University of Music (Prof. Dr W. Keil). Topic of the doctoral thesis: "The Azerbaijani music culture in the 20th century and its reception of Western music." |
1995 - until today | Freelance work as a choirmaster and organist (AZ/DE) |
2000 | Winner of the composition competition in Baku (Azerbaijan) |
1995 - 2005 | Teaching music theory at Sumgayit Music College (Sumgayit, Azerbaijan) |
2000 - 2004 | Composition commissions for the State Dramatic Music Theatre |
2001 - 2005 | Teaching at the Azerbaijan State University of Arts & Culture (Baku, Azerbaijan) |
2000 - 2008 | Participation in the masterclasses & festivals Donaueschinger Musiktage 2006, 2007, 2008 (Donaueschingen, Germany), Wittener Neue Kammermusiktage (2007), Darmstädter 44th Internationaler Ferienkurse (2008). Attended masterclasses by: Wolfgang Rihm (Darmstadt/Germany), Krzysztof Meyer (Poland/Germany), Herman Rechberger (Finland), Manfred Stahnke (Germany), Isabel Mundry (Switzerland), Brian Ferneyhough (UK/USA), Dieter Mack (Germany), Vykintas Baltakas (Lithuania/Belgium), Klaus Lang (Austria), Jörg Widmann (Germany) |
2007 | Winner of the 2nd International Composition Competition "Hamburger Klangwerktage 2007" |
2006 - 2009 | Scholarship of the DAAD |
2009 - 2012 | Doctoral scholarship from the Friedrich Ebert Foundation |
2012 - until today | Teaching at the music and art school (Bielefeld, Germany) |
2012 | Composition commission from the University of Göttingen |
| 2013 | Commissioned by the Cologne University of Music and Dance |
| 2016 | Commissioned by the Landesmusikrat NRW |
| 2016 | Commissioned by the state of NRW |
2013 - 2017 | Teaching at the University of Paderborn/Hochschule für Musik Detmold |
2017 | Composition commission from the German Zither Music Association |
2017 | Composition commission from the Beethoven City of Bonn "250 pieces for Beethoven" |
| 2018 | Commissioned by the Interreligious Choir Frankfurt am Main |
2018/2019 | Debut CD project "Vom Land des Feuers" funded by the Kunststiftung NRW, co-production partners are: Deutschlandfunk in Cologne, co-producer Mr Frank Kämpfer, CD label: Dreyer/Gaido Musikproduktionen |
| 2019 | Composition commission "Beethoven as a citizen of the world" from Kunststiftung NRW |
| 2019 | Composition commission "Heinrich and Leyla" from the state of NRW |
| 2020 | Composition commission "Psalm" from the Kunststiftung NRW |
| 2020 | Composition commission "Ave Maria - Maryam Ana" from the state of NRW |
Selection of works
25 Preludes for solo piano (1994-1995)
Variations I. for solo piano (Donemus Publishing-Holland, 1995)
Sonata for violin and piano (Donemus Publishing-Holland, 1995)
Variations II. for solo piano (Donemus Publishing-Holland, 1996)
1. String Quartet (Donemus Publishing Holland, 1996)
Fugue No. 1 for solo piano (1997)
Fugue No. 2 for solo piano (1997)
Fugue No. 3 Trio for clarinet, horn and bassoon (1997)
Fugue No. 4 for string quartet (1997)
Fugue No. 5 for string trio (1997)
Fugue No. 6 for string trio (1997)
Fugue No. 7 for string quartet (1997)
Many Songs for soprano and piano (1998-2004)
Symphonic Poem I for symphony orchestra (1998)
Symphonic Poem II for symphony orchestra (1999)
Ustadname for two pianos (1999)
Dreams for choir a cappella (1999)
Music for children for solo piano (2000, Baku)
Gebirge for choir a cappella (2000)
Concerto for solo harp and symphony orchestra (Donemus Publishing-Holland, 2000)
Suite for solo Kamanshah and orchestra (2000)
Bilder vom Abscheron in 2 movements for chamber orchestra (2000)
Romanze Durnalar/Swanen for soprano and piano (2001)
Romanze Anamdir/Meine Mutter for soprano and piano (2001)
Music for SONOR for flute, guitar, soprano, vibraphone and piano (2001), guitar, soprano, vibraphone and marimba (2001)
Musik für Streichquartett (2001)
Sextett für Blasinstrumente (Donemus Publishing, Holland, 2001)
Biseys Glauben für Streichquartett (2001)
Es war einmal ein Hund nach G. Chugajew (2001)
Guter Mann nach M. Ibrahimow (2002)
Die Familie nach G. Chugajew (2002)
Der zauberhafte Sessel nach Fr. Korinti (2002)
Der Mensch und Existentialismus nach W. Azeryar (2002), Monotheaterstücks Festival "Üfug XXI" 2002 Fantasie für solo Klavier (Donemus Publishing, Holland, 2002)
Mimica für solo Klavier (2002)
8. March Dance for solo piano (2002)
Concerto for solo kemancha and symphony orchestra (2002)
The Master and Margarita Symphonic Pictures after M. Bulgakov (2002)
Symphony No. 1 for large orchestra (2003)
6 Pieces for string orchestra (2003)
Pastorale for string orchestra in 5 movements (2003) Sonatina for solo piano (2003)
Sonata for solo flute (2003)
Music for flute and guitar (2003)
Romanze im Mondschein for flute and guitar (2003) Lotterie (2003)
Die Mutter nach H. Dschawid (2003)
Die Hoffnung (2003)
Der Höllenexpress (2004)
Sonata for solo violin (2004)
Sonata for solo violoncello (2004)
Music for chamber orchestra (2004)
Ohne for solo piano left hand (2004)
Abschieds Walzer for solo piano (2004)
Ballet suite for solo piano (2004)
Miniatures for string quartet (Donemus Publishing, 2004)
Journey to Love Music for string quartet (2004)
Dreams for flute, oboe, accordion and piano (2004)
Music for orchestra (2004)
Symphonic Dances for orchestra (2004)
Bisey s Faith for string orchestra (2004)
Septet for clarinet, horn, trumpet, vibraphone, piano, violin and cello (2004)
Sinfonische Variationen for orchestra (2004)
Journey to Love for string orchestra (2004)
Nachtmusik for flute, viola and harp (Laurentius-Verlag, 2005)
Azerbaijanische Volkstänze for piano (12 dances, Donemus Publishing, 2005)
Frühlings Blumen for solo flute (2005)
Streichtrio (Laurentius-Verlag in Frankfurt am Main, 2005/2006)
Musikstück for solo clarinet (2006)
Suite Abscheron Märchen for solo organ (2006)
Tenhalig/Einsamkeit for solo guitar (2006)
Suite for solo piano (2006)
Sonsuzlug/Unendlichkeit for 2 percussion (2006)
Impression for large orchestra (2006)
Senin ucun/For you Quintett Momente for Fl., ob., cl., perc. & piano (2006)
To Aziza Concertino Oktett Fl., Kl., Tr., Perc. (1), Vlne, Vla, Vc & Kb for MUTARE, (Laurentius-Verlag, 2006/07) Märchenwald II for symphony orchestra (2007)
EDES Quintett for flute, clarinet, piano, violin & violoncello (2007)
Gebrochene Zeit for 10 musicians (2007)
Märchenwald I Quintett vocals, violin, saxophones, piano & percussion (2007) Percussion (2007)
Sestinen über Vergänglichkeit Cycle for soprano and piano (2007)
Magnus es Domine for choir a cappella (2007)
Der höhere Frieden for choir a cappella (2007)
Ay Dilber I for choir a cappella (2008)
Fantasia for wind orchestra (2008)
Nowruzs Rituale for percussion quartet (2008)
Ay Dilber II cycle for soprano and piano (2008)
Für Jutta for solo piano (2008)
In Tränen for solo alto recorder (Ebert-Verlag, Leipzig, 2008)
Hochzeitsmusik für Steffi und Lars for solo organ (2008)
Niye?/Warum? for tenor saxophone and piano (2008)
In Memoriam for Kara Karayev for orchestra (2008/2009)
Abscheron geceleri/Abscheron nights Septet Fl., Kl., Trb., Perc., Vlne., Vla & Cello (2009)
In Gedanken und Gefühlen for solo violoncello (2009)
Re Mi Re Mi La zum 60. Geburtstag Prof. Martin Redel for solo piano (2009)
Für Ricarda for solo piano (2009)
Lieben im Himmel after Nourida Ateshi for mezzo-soprano and piano (2009)
Feuertochter N. Ateshi Spr, Ob., Kl., vla & harp Harp (commissioned by the state of NRW, 2009)
Ateshgah for solo accordion (Edition-Avantus-Verlag, Friedberg, 2010)
Frühlingsgefühle for solo organ (2010)
Bilder vom Gobustan 4 Miniaturen for piano and percussion instruments (2010)
Bilder vom Land des Feuers for string quartet and tape (Laurentius-Verlag 2010/2011)
Lamento I, Allegro assasi, Lamento II for flute trio (2011)
Duo-Sonata for two violoncellos (2011)
Wintergesänge after Heiner Eckels for soprano & piano (Donemus, 2011) piano (Donemus, 2011)
Kodam gobar/Durch welchen Staub for spn, fl., Kl., Hrn, Pos., Klav., Perc., Vla, Cello, Kbs (2011) Deli-divane Ashig for chamber orchestra (2011)
Azerbaijani Dance-Suite in 5 movements for chamber orchestra Vinorosso (2011)
Violin Concerto for Emil in 4 movements for large orchestra (2011)
GRID Trio for Kl., Vlne & Perc. (Commissioned by the University of Göttingen, 2012)
Garabag hesreti for recorder quartet (2012)
FES-Song for orchestra, choir, soloists & jazz combo (2012)
Für Herrn Prof. Werner Keil zum 60. Geburtstag for solo piano (2012)
Seda Duo for harp & organ (commissioned by the HfMT Cologne 2012/2013)
Endre-Suite for solo viola (Donemus Publishing Holland, 2013)
Orplid-Suite for chamber choir, 4 soloists, speaker, acc. & clav. (2013/14)
Evas Konzertstück for Eva Zöllner Duo for accordion and organ (2014)
De`ja Ve`cu for organ and piano, for Jean-Marie Leroy (2014)
Für meinen Neffe 12 Miniaturen for solo piano (2014)
To Emil zum 30. Geburtstag for Emil, for solo piano (2014)
Ostern-Zyklus for solo organ (2014)
A la Bärbel for solo organ (2014)
SEMA for viola and accordion, for Duo MARES (Edition-Avantus-Verlag, 2014/2015)
Mirror II Trio for viola, harpsichord (or accordion) & percussion (2014/2015) Percussion (2014/2015)
Endre-Suite I for solo violin (2015)
Trawöger-Sonata for solo flute in 3 movements (2015)
Mirror for solo harpsichord (2015)
1. Juni Children-Suite for solo piano (2015)
Khosrov und Schirin Ballett-Suite für Orchester (2015)
The Rise of Phoenix Septett für Fl., cl., harp, vlne, vla, cello & perc. (commissioned by NRW, 2016) Flutromb Duo for flute and trombone (2016)
Alternis/Dialog Duo for 2 guitars for Amadeus-Duo (2016)
Julias Miniaturen Duo - 4 miniatures for violin and viola (2016)
Karabach-Suite in 5 movements for solo piano (2016)
Impressions for solo violin (Laurentius-Verlag, 2016)
Feuerberg/Yanardag Konzert Oud & Ensemble (commissioned by NRW, 2016) Ensemble (commissioned by the Landesmusikrat NRW, 2016/17)
Unterwegs im Lippeland for brass quintet in 3 movements (2017)
Deja-vecu/Erlebnis für Orgel 4 händig (2017)
Jally Zitherquartett (commissioned by the Zitherverband NRW, 2017)
In Memoriam Ludwig van Beethoven solo piano, (Commissioned by the City of Bonn, 2017)
In Memoriam for Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Songs from "West-östlichen Diwan von Goethe" (2017) Feuerberg/Yanardag Concerto for Tar/Oud & Chamber Orchestra (2017) Chamber Orchestra (2017)
Harlequin for chamber orchestra (2017)
Unterwegs im Teutoburgerwald for Mr Prof. Keil for solo piano (2018)
In Memoriam Ashik Veysel for piano 4 hands (2018)
Light of Baku Sonata in 3 movements for solo double bass (2018)
Heilige Nacht/Holy Night for solo organ (2018)
Weylas Gesang nach H. Eckels in 4 movements for soprano, baritone & piano (2018)
Psalm 126 in Bible & Koran Choir, 4 soloists, saz & string quintet, (comp. string quintet, (commissioned by the Evangelische Akademie Frankfurt am Main 2018)
Khazar Sonata in 3 movements for double bass and piano (2018)
Dance with Fire Duo Sonata in 3 movements for violin and violoncello (2018)
Am Ufer/Sahilde Piano trio for violin, cello and piano (2018)
In Memoriam Ashik Veysel I for chamber orchestra (2018)
Istiklal marsch/Unabhängigkeitsmarsch for chamber orchestra (2018)
Baku-Suite in 3 movements for violin & accordion (2018) Accordion (2018)
3. Miniature for string quartet (2019)
Uzundere 4th Miniature for string quartet (2019)
Licht ist Liebe after C. Morgenstern for mezzo-soprano, violoncello and piano (2019)
Heinrich und Leyla Sinfonische Bilder in 12 Sätzen für das Sinfonieorchester (2019)
Gesänge der Natur 2. Symphony - dedicated to Beethoven for symphony orchestra (commissioned by Kunststiftung NRW 2019/2020)
Azerbaijani Fairy Tale for chamber orchestra (commissioned by Bridges Chamber Orchestra 2019/2020) Psalm for 3 soloists, organ, accordion, violin, violoncello (commissioned by Kunststiftung NRW 2020)