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Artist
Azer Rezayev (Azerbaijani: Azər Rzayev; born in Baku in 1930) is an Azerbaijani composer. He is an honored artist of the Azerbaijan Republic, a Prizewinner of International Composers competition and a Professor. In 1953 he graduated from Azerbaijan State Conservatoire in (violin and composition classes). He began his professional activity as a teacher of a violin class at the 10-year-school and a concertmaster-accompanist at Conservatoire. 1954 - member of Composers Union of the former USSR and Musical Fund. 1957 - Chamber ensemble educator, Chief educator and Professor of Azerbaijan State Conservatoire. 1958-1960 - Sound producer at the Radio and Television committee. 1965 - Art leader of the Magomaev Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society. 1959 - the medal for "Labor distinction". 1957-1962 and from 1968 - member of the Board of Azerbaijan Composers Union. 1956-1972 - an expert of the Administration of composers' rights protection. 1967-1978 - a Deputy of the City and district convocations of working people. 1972-1987 - Director of the Azerbaijan State Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet. 1980 - Charter of Honour in connection with own 50-year anniversary. 1990 - title of Honored Artist of the Azerbaijan Republic. In different years he was a juror of many competitions including wind instruments competitions. He made tours to different countries as a leader of ensembles and took part in many festivals and congresses. He became a prizewinner of International Composer compe