Classic Azerbaijani Operetta Dazzles Audience in Ashgabat

The Russian Drama Theatre named after A.S. Pushkin in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan has hosted a performance of “Arshin Mal Alan” operetta by famous Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyli.

The staging received wide coverage, highlighting the plot, artistic features, and philosophical depth of the famous work, The Caspian Post reports via local media.

“Arshin Mal Alan” has been translated into 80 languages and performed in 187 theaters across 76 countries. In 2013, UNESCO celebrated its 100th anniversary, recognizing it as one of the most popular musical works globally and the first operetta from the Muslim East.

The 1945 black-and-white film adaptation was later digitized and colorized with support from the Heydar Aliyev Foundation using modern technology. The operetta remains a cultural landmark, celebrated for its universal appeal and musical legacy.