Cultural and art figures celebrate Women’s Day [PHOTO/VIDEO]

By Laman Ismayilova

International Women’s Day has been celebrated in Azerbaijan.

Officially recognized by the United Nations in 1977, it is a
global day honoring women’s social, economic, cultural and
political achievements.

Since 1917, the day has been marked in Azerbaijan with many
large-scale events, gala concerts, festivals and much more.

State Philharmonic Hall

Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall has presented a virtual
concert timed to International Women’s Day as part of “Gənclərə
dəstək” project (Youth Support).

The project is headed by the director of the State Philharmonic
Hall, People’s Artist of Azerbaijan Murad Adigozalzade, project
coordinator – Ayla Karimova-Zekeriyye.

The gala concert brought together talented violinists Shukufa
Rasulova, Humay Hajizadeh, Fidan Musayeva, Khadija Hajili,
Elizabeth Kizel, pianists Fatima Aliyeva and Zuleikha Abdullayeva,
Sham Rahimova and Zakhra Mammadova (viola), Solmaz Rahimova and
Zakhra Mammadova (qanun), Jalala Ismayilova (cello), Asim Rzayev
(clarinet), Yusra Murtuzaliyeva (vocal),Ruzgar Ahmadzade (composer)
as well as concertmasters Narmin Rzayeva and Svetlana
Akhmedova.

The musicians thrilled listeners with the music piece composed
by Ruzgar Ahmadzade.

Notably, Ruzgar Ahmadzade has recently stunned listeners with
the composition ” The Return” timed to Azerbaijan’s victory in
the Second-Karabakh War.

The concert also featured works by Azerbaijani and European
composers. The musicians were accompanied by the State Chamber
Orchestra.

The photographs and videos were taken by Kamran Baghirov.

International Mugham Center

On Women’s Day, International Mugham Center has delighted music
lovers with spectacular concert.

Soloists of the International Mugham Center, Honored artists
Teyyar Bayramov, Sabuhi Ibayev, mugham singers Ilkin Akhmedov and
Elgiz Aliyev performed at the concert.

The soloists were accompanied by musicians Rovshan Gurbanov,
Rashad Ibragimov, Jeyhun Muradov, Tabriz Yusubov, Rafael Askarov
and Amil Mustafayev.

The concert is available on Facebook
page of Mugham Center.

State Art Gallery

Azerbaijan State Art Gallery has hosted a virtual
exhibition “Seven Beauties” within the “Year of Nizami Ganjavi”
announced in Azerbaijan.

The exposition was timed to International Women’s Day – March 8.
The exhibition aroused great interest among art lovers and drew
attention to the role of women in society.

Founded in 1975, Azerbaijan State Art Gallery displays more than
14,000 paintings, graphics, sculptures, decorative and applied arts
and contemporary art examples.

The majority of exhibitions in Azerbaijan and abroad are mainly
composed of the works stored in the gallery.

The State Art Gallery regularly successfully holds various art
projects, lectures and other events.

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