"A dedication to Paris Notre- Dame"
Part I - 65 minutes Part II - 60 minutes
The play "Paris. Dedication to Notre Dame" is based on the motifs of the novel by the great French writer Victor Hugo, "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame."
The director of the production and the author of the libretto is Samir Qulamov.
Idea author of the play and artistic leaders of the performance Aligismat Lalayev (Honored Culture Figure, Ph. D. in Arts studies)
The theater dedicates this stage work to one of the rarest historical architectural treasures of humanity, the great symbol of Europe - the Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was destroyed in a fire on April 15, 2019.
The play explores themes of great, platonic love and highlights the highest ideals of humanity.
The performance includes musical compositions from the musical adaptation of "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" by Richard Cocciante, as well as works by renowned composers such as Richard Strauss, Tomaso Albinoni, Georges Bizet, and Samuel Barber.
The original music and orchestration are by the honored artist of Azerbaijan, Fakhraddin Atayev.
The set designer is Vusal Rahim.
The ballet directors are honored artists Zakir and Elena Agayev.
The choir conductor is honored artist Vagif Mestanov.
Assistant directors include Sevinj Mammadova and Emrah Dadashev.
The cast includes People's Artist Parviz Mammadrzayev, honored artists Nadir Khasiyev, Rita Amirbekova, Teymur Ragimov, Oleg Amirbekov, Yuri Omelchenko, Bella Safina, and many others.
