Teymur Mirzoyev
Teymur Mirzoyev was an Azerbaijani singer who founded the Gaya Quartet in 1961 and served as its artistic director.
1936 to 2021Founding the Gaya QuartetSinging as Gaya's soloistInternational tours with Gaya
- Died
- 27 September 2021, Israel
- Occupation
- singer
- Education
- Baku Academy of Music
Teymur Mirzoyev was born in 1936 in Aghdam
Teymur Mirzoyev was born in 1936 in Aghdam. He studied in the choir conducting faculty of the Azerbaijan State Conservatoire and graduated from it.
In 1961 he founded the Gaya Quartet and became its artistic director and soloist. The ensemble won prizes at All-Union and international competitions. With the group he toured Germany, Austria, America, Turkey, India, Africa, Czechoslovakia, Israel, Canada, Georgia and Ukraine.
He received the title Honored Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR in 1978 and People's Artist of Azerbaijan in 1993. He lived in Israel for a long time and died on 27 September 2021.
Milestones in Teymur Mirzoyev's life
- 1936
Born in Aghdam.
- 1961
Founded the Gaya Quartet and became its artistic director.
- 1978
Named Honored Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR.
- 1993
Named People's Artist of Azerbaijan.
- 2021
Died on 27 September.
Teymur Mirzoyev received 2 awards and honours
- Honored Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR
- People's Artist of Azerbaijan
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