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Laman Ismayilova

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Azerbaijan National Art Museum has hosted a captivating evening dedicated to the 140th anniversary of Azerbaijan's prominent composer, Uzeyir Hajibayli as part of the "Music in the Museum" project, Azernews reports.

Recognized as the founder of modern professional musical art in Azerbaijan and celebrated for creating the first opera in the East, Hajibayli's contributions to music are nothing short of monumental. His legacy as a composer and musicologist continues to resonate in the hearts of many.

The concert program, curated by the International Mugham Center, featured the Jahangir Jahangirov Choir.

Under the artistic direction of the distinguished educator Tarana Yusifova, the performers mesmerized the audience with stirring renditions of compositions from Hajibayli's iconic works, including the poignant opera "Leyli and Majnun" and the lively musical comedy "The Cloth Peddler." Alongside these celebrated pieces, the program also highlighted other timeless compositions, showcasing the depth and richness of Hajibeyli’s musical genius.

Adding a layer of artistic depth to the evening, a pantomime performance involving talented students from the Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts brought to life the emotive themes and characters from "Leyli and Majnun." Their expressive interpretations and seamless choreography offered a poignant visual narrative that complemented the music beautifully, allowing the audience to immerse themselves in the emotional world of the opera.

As the final notes lingered in the air, the audience responded with enthusiastic applause.

Founded in 1967, the National Carpet Museum holds more than 14,000 exhibits of the finest Azerbaijani carpets.

Initiated by eminent carpet artist Latif Karimov, the museum is beautiful inside and out.

The museum's new building is designed in the form of a rolled carpet. Now, the museum hosts multiple events, including international symposiums, conferences, and various exhibitions.

In 2019, the museum received national status for its significant contribution to promoting Azerbaijani carpet weaving art.

In 2020, the Carpet Museum enriched its collection with a beautiful pile of carpets purchased by the Culture Ministry at the Sartirana Textile Show in Italy.

The 19th-century Guba carpet "Ugakh" was donated to the Carpet Museum, while the Garabagh carpet "Chelebi" enriched the collection of the museum's Shusha branch.

For four years, the Carpet Museum won the Travellers' Choice Awards. The award proves once again that the professional activity of the National Carpet Museum is highly appreciated by visitors from all over the world.