The Pianist
In general, music for me is a huge element of my life. It's like water for fish and I'm in music like a fish in water.
The Producer
The main thing is to create music from the soul and for the soul, otherwise it is simply impossible
Ruslan Agababayev - The Short Bio
Ruslan Agababayev was born in 1976 in Baku, Azerbaijan where from an earlyage he showed a comprehensive musical talent. After graduating from Baku MusicAcademy, he continued his education in the US and received his Master's Degree inComposition from New School University. Among his teachers were great musicianssuch as distinguished Professors Elmira Safarova, David Deltredici, Olga Homenchuk,Robson Yefraimov, David Loeb and Ron Carter. While in Azerbaijan, Mr. Agababayevhas toured extensively throughout the former Soviet Union, Europe and U.S. where hiscompositions were well received. Ruslan performed and shared the stage with suchlegendary musicians as Toots Thielemans, Teddy Charles, Ron Carter, etc.
Among Ruslan's compositions are pieces for symphony orchestra and smaller chamber groups, vocal music and compositions for jazz ensembles. Ruslans monumental composition, Cantata “Greetings to Heydarbaba” that he wrote for Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra and choir capella was performed at the closing ceremony of Fourth International Mugham Festival on March 18 th , 2015 in Baku, and brought him international recognition. The piece is based on the poem of legendary Azerbaijani poet Shahriyar, and consists of 6 movements. In this piece Ruslan combined classical music with Azerbaijani mugham. By unifying incredibly rich colors of ethnic music from all around the world with classical Music, Mugam and Jazz, Ruslan is creating unique atmosfere.
The Composer
the source of inspiration for me is the world, its beauty, people, children, love and poetry.
The Nostalgic
Nostalgia for hometown, music, everything dear and beloved. I always had nostalgic mental pain.
