NUR Art House will host a workshop of Azerbaijani artists on July 11-12 as part of the Heydar Aliyev Heritage Festival. Co-organized by Arts Council Azerbaijan and NUR Art House, the workshop will be dedicated to the masterpieces of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in Azerbaijan, Azernews reports. The main purpose …
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First lady of Albania visits Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum
First Lady of the Republic of Albania Armanda Begaj has today visited the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum. The Albanian first lady was informed about the traditions of Azerbaijan’s ancient art of carpet-making, and familiarized herself with the unique collection exhibited in the Museum, demonstrating Azerbaijan’s carpet weaving techniques. She also …
Read More »Documentary about Latvian composer screened in Baku
Ilona Bruvere’s documentary “Tapieris” (2014) has been screened at Baku International Piano Festival. Latvian Charge d’Affaires in Azerbaijan Vija Busa and the film critic, curator of the festival’s cinema program Ulvi Mehdi briefed the attendees about Latvian composer Oscar Strock, Azernews reports. Latvian composer’s music pieces sounded before the start of the …
Read More »Indian Cultural Charm Mesmerizes Azerbaijan
In a spectacular display of cultural exchange and appreciation, the enchanting rhythms of the Indian state Assam’s Bihu dance reverberated across Azerbaijan. The cultural tour was sponsored by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and organized by the Embassy of India in Azerbaijan, with support from the Indian Association …
Read More »Azerbaijani prominent musicians delight listeners at Baku Piano Festival
Azerbaijani prominent musicians tarist Arslan Novrasli and pianist Nijat Aslanov have delighted the audience at the Baku International Piano Festival. Arslan Novrasli is a laureate and winner of many festivals and competitions. He is the first musician who applied the technique of harmonic jazz standards on the tar, Azernews reports. In his …
Read More »Mugham Stories heard at National Conservatory
Azerbaijan National Conservatory has hosted a concert themed “Mugham Stories” as part of the 6th International World of Mugham Music Festival. Accompanied by Aliagha Sadiyev (tar), Ruslan Huseynov (double bass), Tofig Jabbarov and Hasan Bilalov (percussion), People’s Artist Teyyub Aslanov and jazz pianist Nijat Aslanov stunned the listeners with a …
Read More »Mugham Marathon held at Baku’s Shirvanshahs Palace captivates listeners
Mugham Marathon is being held in the Palace of the Shirvanshahs in the ancient part of Baku – Icherisheher as part of the VI International Music Festival World of Mugham, Azernews reports. The festival is organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the Ministry of Culture with the support of …
Read More »Hungarian, Azerbaijani music fascinate music lovers at Baku Piano Festival
Norbert Kael and Vadim Abramoff have fascinated music lovers at Baku International Piano Festival. Famous pianist Norbert Kael graduated from Bartók Higher School of Music and Liszt Academy in Hungary, Azernews reports. Norbert Kael is a world-famous Hungarian pianist and composer, teacher, author of music for numerous films. The pianist performs in …
Read More »Azerbaijan, ICESCO to expand partnership
The delegation headed by the Azerbaijan Culture Minister Adil Karimli is on a visit to Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco, at the invitation of the Director General of the Islamic World Science, Education and Culture Organization (ICESCO). A meeting was held between the delegation led by Adil Karimli and the ICESCCO …
Read More »Next stage of first round held as part of World of Mugham Music Festival
Next stage of the first round of the International Mugham Competition has been held within the 6th International World of Mugham Music Festival. The auditions for the next stage of the first round were first held in the category of instrumental performance. In this category, 6 other participants whose names …
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