Music and Time Annotation << Back Properties of interpretation of U. Hajibeyli's romances performed by Muslim Magomaev I.I. Nazarov This article discusses the properties of the interpretation of the romances of U. Hajibayli performed by Muslim Magomaev. The M.Magomaev’s oeuvre occupies a special place in the history of Azerbaijani musical culture. U. Hajibeyli (1885–1948) is the founder of professional musical art of Azerbaijan. His romances “Without You” and “Beloved” became a new page in the history of Azerbaijani chamber vocal music. With these romances in the history of musical culture of Azerbaijan was laid the foundation of the national genre of romance-gazelle, which has specific features. The interpretation properties of M. Magomaev of the abovementioned romances are of great importance and are an interesting topic of research. The article provides a detailed performing analysis of the two romances, defines the singer’s singing style, the structure of his singing, gives the structure of the dramatic plan of the romances. M. Magomaev's interpretation of U. Hajibeyli's romances from the point of view of vocal performance consists in his special approach to the work and interpretation is distinguished by originality. Keywords: Azerbaijani music, U. Hajibeyli, M. Magomaev, romance, vocal, singing, interpretation features. Pp. 23-29.