Due to Internet, you have opportunity to familiarize with one of the first Conservatoires of the Moslem East. This Conservatoire synthesizes eastern musical traditions with modern traditions of European music. And we are proud that Internet submits us an opportunity to contact with hundreds people worldwide.

Initiated by great Azerbaijan composer Uzeir Hajibeyov, the author of the first eastern opera, it was created in 1921. Baku Musical Academy is the highest leading musical educational institution in Azerbaijan.

There are many laureates of international competitions, famous composers, and scientists-researches among our educating staff. Along with teaching to play on European instruments, there are scientific laboratory. It is involved to study classical musical instruments of the East. Its activity has already obtained wide international recognition

Famous musicians from France, USA, and Germany provide their master-classes here. They are Mstislav Rostripovich, Bella Davidovich and others.

Conservatoire's graduates successfully played at International competitions in Russia, Turkey, France, Georgia, and Netherlands.

In a word, today Baku Musical Academy is a praiseworthy successor of national and international music traditions. One could meet BMA graduates at musical schools and orchestras of many countries.

We are sure that you would be satisfied visiting BMA site. And this acquaintance would assist to develop mutual relations and collaboration.

Farhad Badalbeyli
Professor,
Rector of Baku Musical Academy
People's Artist of the Azerbaijan Republic
Laureate of International Competitions