Renowned Georgian pianist, UNESCO Artist for Peace Elisso Bolkvadze has given a spectacular concert at Heydar Aliyev Center. Co-organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and Azerbaijani Culture Ministry, the event was held within the 15th Uzeyir Hajibayli International Music Festival and marked the 100th anniversary of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, Azernews reports. …
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Cultural figures celebrate National Music Day
Azerbaijan National Conservatory has hosted a concert timed to the National Music Day. Many public and cultural figures attended the event, including the Deputy Culture Minister, People’s Artist of Azerbaijan Murad Huseynov, Azernews reports. In his speech, the minister emphasized that National Music Day is celebrated annually in the country at a …
Read More »Carpet Museum celebrates National Music Day
National Music Day has been celebrated at the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum. Themed “Music Motifs in the Carpets”, the exhibition includes 11 portraits, carpets, and tapestries from the museum’s collection inspired by the art of music, Azernews reports. The magnificent carpets dedicated to such famous composers as Uzeyir Hajibayli, Gara Garayev and Dmitri …
Read More »Azerbaijan represented at children’s book forum in Russia
Azerbaijan has been represented at the International Forum of Children’s and Youth Books “In the Language of Children’s Literature: Cooperation between the CIS countries and Georgia in the field of children’s literature and reading”. The delegation included Secretary of the Azerbaijan Writers’ Union Selim Babullaoghlu, head of the Culture Ministry`s …
Read More »Cultural & public figures pay tribute to Muslim Magomayev
Cultural and public figures have paid tribute to Azerbaijani prominent singer Muslim Magomayev. Speaking at the event, Deputy Culture Minister, People’s Artist Murad Huseynov emphasized Muslim Magomayev’s contribution to the music, Azernews reports. He underlined that the legendary singer and composer glorified the motherland in his songs and promoted Azerbaijani music worldwide. …
Read More »TURKSOY hosts essay competition among young talents
International Organization of Turkish Culture (TURKSOY) has hosted an essay competition on the theme “TURKSOY is the golden bridge of the Turkish world”. The competition was organized to mark the 30th anniversary of the organization with the aim to preserve and develop the unity of the culture and traditions of …
Read More »Gabala Int’l Music Festival stands out for its variety
This year’s program of the Gabala International Music Festival has earned its rightful place in the world music treasury, stands out for its variety. Within the framework of the festival, chamber music and a concert program of the Clarte Clarinet Quartet was presented to music lovers at the Heydar Aliyev …
Read More »Participants of “Support to Youth” project perform at 13th Gabala International Music Festival
Within the 13th Gabala International Music Festival, “Support to Youth” project participants have performed at the Heydar Aliyev Congress Center in Gabala. In her remarks, Honored Artist Professor Zahra Guliyeva stressed the importance of the festival, in particular the “Support to Youth” project, saying that “the main goal of the …
Read More »Six Italian films in competition at Venice Festival
Six Italian films are in the running for the Golden Lion at this year’s 80th annual Venice Film Festival from August 30 to September 9, artistic director Alberto Barbera and Biennale president Roberto Cicutto announced on Tuesday, Azernews reports, citing ANSA. The films defending Italy’s colours are ‘Comandante’ by Edoardo …
Read More »“Safety of Journalists” session held at Shusha Global Media Forum
The Shusha Global Media Forum on “New Media in the Era of the 4th Industrial Revolution concluded with its final panel session focusing on the critical theme of “Safety of Journalists”, Azernews reports. During this session, participants engaged in discussions surrounding the enhancement of communication mechanisms during crisis situations and the various …
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