Popular Azerbaijani composer, people’s artist Ramiz Mirishli died.

 

People’s artist passed away today, his relatives told APA. He was taken to the hospital 10 days ago and died at the hospital.

 

Yesterday was Ramiz Mirishli’s 81st birthday.

 

A Farewell ceremony for the late composer will be held tomorrow, at 02:00 p.m. in Baku Music Academy

 

Ramiz Mirishli  was born in Nakhcivan AR in 1934. The composer graduated from Azerbaijan State Conservatory. In 1974 he was awarded the title of Honored Artist of the Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic, in 1982 - Honored Artist of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and in 1990 he received the title of People's Artist of Azerbaijan.