Gabala prepares for 8th International Music Festival PHOTO
By Laman Ismayilova
Gabala, one of the most beautiful parts of Azerbaijan, is in preparations to host for 8th International Music Festival.
With organizational support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the 8th Gabala International Music Festival will be held from July 30 to August 5, Trend Life reported.
Gabala Music Festival traditionally takes place every year in summer in the city of Gabala since 2009. Musicians usually perform in the open air.
Expansion of international cultural relations, introduction of our musical culture to the world community, mutual understanding between the peoples and strengthening of friendship and other features makes this festival of great importance.
The program of such a meaningful and long-awaited event was unveiled.
During the festival, the city will offer a great number of cultural events for foreign visitors and tourists.
Guests will gladden the audience with bright and dynamic show program.
The Azerbaijan State Symphonic Orchestra named after Uzeyir Hajibeyli led by conductor, People's Artist Rauf Abdullayev will perform during the opening ceremony.
The Vienna Academic Orchestra will perform on July 31. The artistic director of the orchestra - Martin Haselblok.
The same day, the audience will enjoy a flamenco performed by the "Suite Española" company from Spain. The concert with participation of such talented musicians as Farhad Badalbeyli (piano), Murad Adigozalzadeh (piano), Janna Gandelman (violin) and Dmitry Yablonsky (violoncello) will take place on August 1.
Moreover, the Greek folk quartet will share the stage with Azerbaijani singers - Gullu Muradova, Ilkin Ahmadov and Sahib Asadullayev (kemancha), Emin Jabrailov (nagara), Ali Alimammadov (balaban), and Chinara Heydarova (kanun).
The unforgettable musical program dedicated to the memory of Fuad Ismayilov will be held on August 2.
The Cuban "Young Classics" ensemble will also perform on this day, while the performance of "Kyiv virtuosos" will be held on August 3-4.
On August 3 orchestra will be led by the chief conductor Dmitry Yablonsky, as well as Emil Tabakov, and on August 4th by Israeli composer, conductor and pianist Gil Shohat.
The bright music program with participation of Javid Samadov (baritone), Murad Adigozalzadeh, Nargiz Orujlu (both play the piano), Umila Abbasova (violin), Arkady Shilkloper (alphorn) will take place on August 4.
On 5th August - the final day of the festival - the evening of piano music will take place.
The festival will be finalized with the concert of "Kyiv virtuosos" orchestra. In the framework of the VII Gabala International Music Festival piano competition will be held from August 2nd to 5th .
Chairperson of the jury is Oksana Yablonskaya, while the jury includes Farhad Badalbeyli, Murad Adigozalzadeh Irina Starodub, Valida Suk, Maryam Maleki.
Pianists who took 1st, 2nd and 3rd places will receive cash prizes amounting to 5,000, 3,000 and 2,000 USD respectively.
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Laman Ismayilova is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @Lam_Ismayilova
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