Azerbaijani and Austrian musicians' tribute to Uzeir Hajibeyli

The Ambassador Fuad Ismailov, Head of Department for bi- and multilateral cultural affairs, Federal Ministry for Education, the Arts and Culture Norbert Riedl, People’s artist of Azerbaijan, Prof. Farkhad Badalbayli spoke about the invaluable role of Uzeir Hajibeyli in the development of Azerbaijan classical music.

Speaking at the opening of the concert, both Azerbaijani and Austrian musicians have agreed to organize such concerts each year on September 18 to mark the national music day.

The program of the concert included pieces from “Koroglu” opera, “Arshin mal alan” operetta and other masterpieces of Uzeir Hajibeyli. After the concert the Azerbaijan Embassy to Austria hosted a reception.


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