Uzeyir Hajibeyli festival celebrates a lasting musical legacy

The festival honoring Uzeyir Hajibeyli’s legacy brings together diverse musical traditions, fostering cultural exchange through concerts, exhibitions, and performances. This year’s event celebrated the fusion of Azerbaijani and Western classical music, highlighting how art can bridge divides. The gathering also included discussions on preserving and sharing these musical ties.
A century ago, Uzeyir Hajibeyli was exploring ways to connect musical traditions that had often been seen as separate. His approach still runs through the festival created in his honour, now marking its 18th edition. This year’s programme brought together concerts, exhibitions and performances inspi…
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