Gara Garayev

Azerbaijani composer (1918–1982)
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Gara Garayev
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Gara Garayev

Summary

Gara Garayev is a human[1]. Born in Baku[2], he… he was born on February 5, 1918[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on May 13, 1982[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pianist[7], film score composer[8], music educator[9], and university teacher[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Baku[2], Gara Garayev…
  • Gara Garayev died in Moscow[4].
  • Gara Garayev was born on February 5, 1918[3].
  • Gara Garayev died on May 13, 1982[5].
  • Burial took place at Alley of Honor[12].
  • Gara Garayev's father was Abulfaz Garayev[13].
  • Gara Garayev's mother was Sona Akhundova-Garayeva[14].
  • A child of Gara Garayev was Faraj Garayev[15].
  • A child of Gara Garayev was Zuleykha Garayeva[16].
  • Gara Garayev held citizenship in Soviet Union[17].
  • Gara Garayev worked as a composer[6].
  • Gara Garayev worked as a pianist[7].
  • Gara Garayev worked as a film score composer[8].
  • Gara Garayev worked as a music educator[9].
  • Gara Garayev worked as a university teacher[10].
  • Gara Garayev's professions included politician[18].
  • Gara Garayev held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[19].
  • Gara Garayev was educated at Moscow Conservatory[20].
  • Gara Garayev's education included a stint at Baku Academy of Music[21].
  • A notable student of Gara Garayev was Vladimir Shainsky[22].
  • A notable student of Gara Garayev was Rauf Hajiyev[23].
  • A notable student of Gara Garayev was Arif Malikov[24].
  • A notable student of Gara Garayev was Vasif Adigozalov[25].
  • A notable student of Gara Garayev was Khayyam Mirzazade[26].
  • A notable student of Gara Garayev was Sevda Ibrahimova[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Baku[2], Gara Garayev… he was born on February 5, 1918[3]. His father was Abulfaz Garayev[13]. His mother was Sona Akhundova-Garayeva[14].

Education

Educated at Moscow Conservatory[20], a conservatory[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1866[30], headquartered in Moscow[31] and Baku Academy of Music[21], a university[32], in Azerbaijan[33], founded in 1920[34], headquartered in Baku[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], film score composer[8], music educator[9], university teacher[10], and politician[18]. Gara Garayev held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[19]. Notable students include Vladimir Shainsky[22], Rauf Hajiyev[23], Arif Malikov[24], Vasif Adigozalov[25], Khayyam Mirzazade[26], and Sevda Ibrahimova[27].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Seven Beauties[36], The Path of Thunder[37], and Symphony No. 3[38]. Things named for Gara Garayev include Gara Garayev Museum[39], a historic house museum[40], in Azerbaijan[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Lenin[42], an order[43], in Soviet Union[44], founded in 1930[45]; Hero of Socialist Labour[46], a title of honor[47], in Soviet Union[48], founded in 1938[49]; Order of the October Revolution[50], an order[51], in Soviet Union[52], founded in 1967[53]; People's Artist of the USSR[54], an award[55], in Soviet Union[56], founded in 1936[57]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[58], a socialist order of merit[59], in Soviet Union[60], founded in 1928[61]; and Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[62], a medallion[63], in Soviet Union[64], founded in 1945[65].

Personal Life

Children include Faraj Garayev[15], a composer[66], b. 1943[67], of Azerbaijan[68], awarded the Humay Award[69] and Zuleykha Garayeva[16]. Gara Garayev was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[70].

Death and Burial

Gara Garayev died on May 13, 1982[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Alley of Honor[12].

Why It Matters

Gara Garayev has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

Entities named for him include Gara Garayev Museum[39], a historic house museum[40], in Azerbaijan[41].

FAQs

Where was Gara Garayev born?

Gara Garayev was born in Baku[2].

Where did Gara Garayev die?

Gara Garayev passed away in Moscow[4].

Who were Gara Garayev's parents?

Gara Garayev's father was Abulfaz Garayev[13]. Gara Garayev's mother was Sona Akhundova-Garayeva[14].

What did Gara Garayev do for work?

Gara Garayev worked as composer[6], pianist[7], film score composer[8], music educator[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Gara Garayev go to school?

Gara Garayev was educated at Moscow Conservatory[20] and Baku Academy of Music[21].

What awards did Gara Garayev receive?

Honors received include Order of Lenin[42], Hero of Socialist Labour[46], Order of the October Revolution[50], and People's Artist of the USSR[54].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Catalog of the German National Library. wikidata.org.
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  10. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [6] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
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  20. [46] . Great Russian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  21. [50] . warheroes.ru. wikidata.org.
  22. [54] . warheroes.ru. wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [71] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Yousiphh · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Vladimir Shainsky, Rauf Hajiyev, Arif Malikov +8
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  2. 21d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-06-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Vladimir Shainsky, Rauf Hajiyev, Arif Malikov +8
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  3. 23d ago · Yousiphh · 2026-06-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Vladimir Shainsky, Rauf Hajiyev, Arif Malikov +8
    Wikidata description Azerbaijani composer (1918–1982)
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  4. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Name in native language Qara Qarayev
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  5. 9w ago · Toghrul R · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 5
    Sex or gender male
    Country of citizenship Soviet Union
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