Shusha State Musical Drama Theater: yesterday and today

Abstract

Shusha, the paradise of Karabakh, is known as a cultural center. The people who have revealed many talents and are known in the world are the children of Shusha. Shusha culture, which has developed in many areas of art, is engraved in chronicles with memorable works. The development of the theater played an important role for such an important factor as the development of the cultural life of the people of Shusha, the enlightenment of the people.

After the annexation of Azerbaijan by the Red Army, the opportunities for theatrical activity in Fizuli, Aghdam, Shamakhi and Shusha expanded considerably. In Shusha, drama groups often performed. Unlike other regions, the creativity of Shusha theater lovers was different. In this field, they had a beautiful voice and this allowed the performances to be successful. The works of Uzeyir Hajibeylı, a composer of Azerbaijan, have a special place in the Shusha theatrical repertoire.