14th Gabala International Music Festival Kicks Off with Grand Ceremony

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The 14th Gabala International Music Festival, initiated and organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, has officially kicked off in Baku, Azerbaijan, on July 24. The beloved festival, now in its 14th year, is held in honor of the 140th anniversary of the great composer Uzeyir Hajibeyli. The event will bring together renowned performers, young talents, and music ensembles from Azerbaijan and abroad, with special concerts marking the 100th anniversary of prominent musician Rauf Atakishiyev and the 90th anniversary of composer Vasif Adigozalov.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 14th Gabala International Music Festival is organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, with support from Azerbaijan's Ministry of Culture, the Baku Music Academy named after Uzeyir Hajibeyli, and Gilan Holding.
  • The festival will run from July 24 to July 29 and will feature performances by renowned artists, young talents, and music ensembles from Azerbaijan and abroad.
  • The event will include special concerts marking the 100th anniversary of Rauf Atakishiyev and the 90th anniversary of Vasif Adigozalov.
  • The grand opening ceremony will take place at 19:00 on the open-air stage at Qafqaz Resort, featuring performances by the Azerbaijani State Orchestra of Folk Instruments and the Choir of the Fikrat Amirov State Song and Dance Ensemble.
  • The festival will feature a diverse program, including performances by the Latin American group 'Mercadonegro', the Tbilisi Big Band (Georgia), and the 'Ciurlionis' Quartet (Lithuania).

Statistics:

  • 14th Gabala International Music Festival
  • July 24 - July 29, Duration: 6 days
  • Renowned performers participating in the festival (Latin American group 'Mercadonegro', Tbilisi Big Band (Georgia), 'Ciurlionis' Quartet (Lithuania))
  • Number of concerts featuring special anniversary performances: 3
  • Total number of performances scheduled during the festival: 10

Sources:

  • Trend News Agency
  • Heydar Aliyev Foundation
  • Azerbaijan's Ministry of Culture
  • Baku Music Academy named after Uzeyir Hajibeyli
  • Gilan Holding