: The libretto was written by brothers Magsud and Rustam Ibragimbekov. Legacy and Performance
: It premiered at the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater in Baku in 1979. Fikret Amirov 1001 Nights
Amirov’s score is noted for its "symphonic mugam" style, a genre he invented that blends traditional Azerbaijani folk modes ( mugam ) with orchestral music. : The libretto was written by brothers Magsud
: His battle with the ominous bird Ruh to rescue a captive girl. Fikret Amirov 1001 Nights