A stage he created
Theatre of Song
In 1966 Behbudov fulfilled a long-held dream — he created his own Theatre of Song, where music, voice and stage merged into a new genre.
A stage he created
In 1966 Behbudov fulfilled a long-held dream — he created his own Theatre of Song, where music, voice and stage merged into a new genre.
The Theatre of Song became the work of the whole second half of his life and one of the brightest pages of Azerbaijani culture.
Theatre of Song
The Azerbaijan State Theatre of Song, founded by Behbudov in 1966, united concert and theatrical action. It was a stage where song became a performance.
The artist led the theatre until the end of his days, turning it into a calling card of the Azerbaijani stage.
About the theatre
The year the Theatre of Song was founded.
Concert and theatre combined.
Behbudov led the theatre until his death.
A stage for young performers.
Theatre of Song
The Theatre of Song was not just a project but a continuation of Behbudov himself — his taste, energy and love of the stage. New programmes were born here and songs rang out in many languages.
Today the theatre bears the name of its creator and keeps his traditions.
Details of the theatre's history are given from open sources.