Performers

Tar performers (Tarzen)

55Mohlet Muslumov

M. Muslumov was born in 1954. M.Muslumov graduated from National Music Instruments Faculty of the Hajibeyov Azerbaijan State Conservatory with specialty of tar-player. 

In 1975 he was soloist in the S.Rustamov Orchestra of National Music Instruments, in 1988 – soloist in J.Garyagdy Mugam Trio of the M.Maghomayev Azerbaijan State Philharmonic society, in 1988 – Senior Teacher of the Azerbaijan State Conservatory. Presently, he is Docent of Mugam Chair at the Azerbaijan National Conservatory. He is Art Director of the A.Bakikhanov National Music Instruments Orchestra of the State Television and Radio JSC. 

M.Muslumov represents Azerbaijan national music during a long period of time with great skills and mastership. His performances on various international festivals were extremely successful. M.Muslumov was highly appreciated as performer of Azerbaijan music in Turkey, Russia, France, USA, Canada, Great Britain, Italy, Scotland, Belgium, Hungary, Thailand, Israel, India, Tunis, Morocco, Poland, Romania and in numerous cities of the former Soviet Union. 

Over 20 compact disks recorded in foreign countries. His records were included to the funds of national and foreign radio stations. M.Muslumov was awarded the title of Honored Artist in 2000, People’s Artist in 2005. He is a President Scholar since 2006.