Biography
Fidan Hajiaga qizi Hajiyeva, born on September 7, 1976, in Baku, Azerbaijan, is a distinguished mezzo-soprano opera singer and a People’s Artist of the Republic of Azerbaijan. She serves as a soloist at the Azerbaijan National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Early Life and Education
In 1984, Fidan began her musical journey by enrolling in the piano class at the Bulbul Secondary Music School. After completing her studies there in 1994, she pursued vocal training at the Baku Music Academy, studying under Professor Huseyn Aliyev. In 1998, she further honed her craft by attending master classes with the renowned Russian mezzo-soprano, Irina Arkhipova.
Professional Career
Fidan’s professional debut occurred in 1996 when she portrayed the “Singer Girl” in Uzeyir Hajibeyov’s opera “Koroghlu” at the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre. Since then, she has taken on numerous leading roles in both national and classical operas, including:
- Asya in “Arshin Mal Alan” by Uzeyir Hajibeyov
- Carmen in “Carmen” by Georges Bizet
- Rosina in “The Barber of Seville” by Gioachino Rossini
- Amneris in “Aida” by Giuseppe Verdi
- Azucena in “Il trovatore” by Giuseppe Verdi
- Maddalena in “Rigoletto” by Giuseppe Verdi
- Santuzza in “Cavalleria rusticana” by Pietro Mascagni
- The Old Countess in “The Queen of Spades” by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Her portrayal of “Carmen” has been particularly acclaimed, earning her recognition as the second Azerbaijani performer, after Fatma Mukhtarova, to embody this iconic role.
Educational Contributions
Demonstrating a commitment to nurturing future talent, Fidan established a Music Center bearing her name in 2016. This institution offers instruction in various musical disciplines, including vocal performance, piano, saxophone, violin, and guitar. The center has since evolved into the “Vocal Music School named after Fidan Hajiyeva,” with Fidan actively mentoring students and organizing concerts to showcase their development.
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