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By Laman Ismayilova

A concert of Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra named after U. Hajibeyov will take place at the State Philharmonic Hall on July 15.

The concert will be conducted by People's artist Rauf Abdullayev. Many operas, ballets and symphonies by Azerbaijani composers were performed for the first time both at home and abroad under Abdullayev’s supervision.

He is also the founder and the organizer of classical music festivals such as “Music of the 20th Century” named after Gara Garayev.

The soloists of the evening will be Kamala Neymanova and Aslan Aslanov (piano).

The concert will feature works by W. A. Mozart "the Concerto for two pianos and orchestra in E-flat major" and Mendelssohn's concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra in A-flat major.

Azerbaijan State Symphonic Orchestra named after Uzeyir Hajibeyli was formed in 1920 being one of the first orchestras in the Soviet Union, at the request of composer Uzeyir after whom it was later named. The orchestra was organized in July, 1920. The first master of the orchestra was an experienced conductor M. I. Chernyakhovski.

Authors of many great works of world's music such as G.Mahler, I.Stravinski, C.Debussy, A.Bruckner, J. Brahms and others occupy honorable place in the repertoire of the orchestra. The orchestra is an active participant of "Music of the XXcentury" organized by R.Abdullayev and "Festival of M.L.Rostropovich" which is held annually. Since 2007 the orchestra has participated in summer festivals In Italy.

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Laman Ismayilova is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @Lam_Ismayilova

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