Composer

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Kara Karayev

Genre

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Ballet

Style

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Ballet

Average_duration

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17:00

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

"Seven Beauties" is a ballet composed by Kara Karayev in 1952. The plot of the ballet is based on the poem "Seven Beauties" by Azerbaijani poet Nizami Ganjavi. The ballet tells the story of a young prince who falls in love with a beautiful princess and embarks on a journey to win her heart. Along the way, he encounters seven different beauties, each representing a different aspect of beauty. The ballet is divided into seven movements, each corresponding to one of the seven beauties. The first movement, "The Beauty of the Face," features a solo dance by the princess, showcasing her beauty and grace. The second movement, "The Beauty of the Mind," features a dance by the prince and his advisors, highlighting their intelligence and wisdom. The third movement, "The Beauty of the Heart," features a pas de deux between the prince and the princess, as they express their love for each other. The fourth movement, "The Beauty of Nature," features a dance by the prince and his companions, as they explore the beauty of the natural world. The fifth movement, "The Beauty of Art," features a dance by the prince and a group of artists, as they celebrate the beauty of music, dance, and other forms of art. The sixth movement, "The Beauty of Youth," features a dance by a group of young people, as they revel in their youth and vitality. The final movement, "The Beauty of Love," brings the ballet to a dramatic conclusion, as the prince must choose between his love for the princess and his duty to his kingdom. "Seven Beauties" premiered in Baku, Azerbaijan in 1952, and has since become one of the most popular ballets in the Azerbaijani repertoire. The ballet is known for its lush, romantic score, which blends traditional Azerbaijani melodies with Western classical music. It is also noted for its colorful, exotic costumes and elaborate choreography, which draws on both classical ballet and Azerbaijani folk dance. Overall, "Seven Beauties" is a stunning example of the rich cultural heritage of Azerbaijan, and a testament to the enduring power of music and dance to tell stories and capture the human spirit.

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