Shafiga Akhundova

In 1943–1944, Shafiga received her primary education at Baku Musical School named after Asaf Zeynally, where she was taught by Uzeyir Hajibeyov. Then, in 1956, she continued her education at Azerbaijan State Conservatoire named after Uzeyir Hajibeyov, where she graduated from the class of B. In 1998, Shafiga Akhundova was conferred a title of People's Artist of Azerbaijan and in 2004 she was awarded the Shohrat Order.

Shafiga Akhundova studied at Baku Academy of Music. Training under Uzeyir Hajibeyov is recorded. The recorded working language is Azerbaijani. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera and classical. Distinctions recorded are Order of the Badge of Honour, Shohrat Order, Honored Art Worker of the Azerbaijan SSR and Medal "Veteran of Labour".

• Name — Shafiga Akhundova • Born — 21 January 1924 • Died — 26 July 2013 • Place of death — Baku, Azerbaijan • Birthplace — Shaki, Azerbaijan • Occupation — Composer

In 1972, Shafiga Akhundova composed her first opera “Galin gayasi” (Bride’s rock) So that she became the first woman in East history who composed an opera. She also composed such works as “Ev bizim, sirr bizim” operetta (1965), 600 songs such as "Leyla", "Bəxtiyar ellər", "Victory Anthem", "Victory is ours", "Motherland" and romantic pieces "What's Beautiful", "Jahanda by Nizami Ganjavi", music for spectacles for children ("Təlxəyin nağılı", "Dovşanın ad günü") etc. She composed music for more than 30 spectacles, staged in state theatres, dramatic theatres ("Aydın","Əlvida Hindistan!","Nə üçün yaşayırsan?").

• Azərbaycan elləri (1976) • Mənim atam Əliövsət Sadıqov (2007) • Bəstəkar Şəfiqə Axundova (2012)

Shafiga Akhundova is recorded with the occupation composer. Classed in the genre classical music. Classed in the genre opera. Recorded as having received Order of the Badge of Honour, Shohrat Order and Honored Art Worker of the Azerbaijan SSR.