@classicalmusicart: Fikret Amirov's One Thousand and One Nights is a ballet composed in 1979 and first performed at the Azerbaijan State Opera and Ballet Theatre in Baku. The work is based on the famous collection of Oriental folk tales known as One Thousand and One Nights. At the heart of the ballet is the story of Scheherazade and Shahriyar. Through her captivating stories, Scheherazade attempts to soften Shahriyar's anger and awaken love in his heart. The ballet also features the adventures of famous characters such as Sinbad, Aladdin and Ali Baba. Amirov combines the rich melodies, rhythms and musical traditions of the East with the expressive possibilities of the symphony orchestra, creating a magnificent musical world. #classicalmusic #azerbaijanmusic #fikretemirov #1001nights #ballet